Comparison

Hospitable.com vs VLocals

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hospitable.com

Automate your short-term rental business with AI-powered guest communication, calendar syncing, and smart device management. Streamline operations, protect against double bookings, and manage teams efficiently. Offers direct booking websites and 24/7 support.

Highlights
  • AI-powered guest messaging
  • Calendar and pricing sync
  • Smart device automation
  • Direct booking websites
  • Team coordination tools
  • Automated guest reviews
Features
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Hospitable is a leading short-term rental property management software, helping hosts and property managers streamline operations, grow their businesses, and reclaim valuable time. Trusted by tens of thousands of hosts worldwide, Hospitable automates guest communication across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and direct booking websites, syncs calendars and pricing in seconds, and keeps teams aligned with smart reminders. Since launching in 2016, Hospitable has evolved far beyond a traditional vacation rental software, helping automate over 108 million guest messages and support $5.2 billion in reservation income in 2025. Hosts love Hospitable for its human-sounding, proactive guest communication, having all messages in one inbox, and highly rated support. Features hosts love: - AI-powered guest messaging that understands guest questions and replies automatically on your behalf - Smart messaging rules tailored to special conditions (calendar gaps, guest count mismatches, unverified IDs, and more) - Smart device dashboard to automate smart lock code creation and messaging, and set the perfect smart thermostat temperature - Automatic responses to early check-in and late check-out requests based on real availability - Double-booking protection with calendar and pricing sync across platforms - Automated guest reviews, including reminders and alerts for negative feedback to act before a review - Direct booking websites with built-in payments, guest vetting, rental agreements, deposits, and damage protection - Team coordination tools with logins for owners, cleaners, and collaborators - Clean, intuitive design that’s easy to set up and use - Highly rated support, available 7 days a week, with 24-hour coverage Whether you manage one property or hundreds, Hospitable gives you the automation and confidence to run your short-term rental business your way, without sacrificing the personal touch. Have feedback or questions? Contact us at support@hospitable.com.

About

VLocals

Features
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VLOCALS is the ultimate hyper-local marketplace that connects you with trusted, skilled service providers in your neighborhood. Whether you need a plumber to fix a leak, a tiffin service for a home-cooked meal, or a professional beauty artist for a special occasion—VLOCALS brings the experts to your doorstep. Why choose VLOCALS? One App, All Services: From electricians and car washes to tailors and gardeners, we cover every local need. Trusted Experts: Every provider on VLOCALS is a skilled professional from your local community. Simple & Fast: Book a service in seconds. No more endless searching or calling around. Support Local: Empower small businesses and independent service providers in your city. Our Core Services Include: Home Maintenance: Plumbers, Electricians, Painters, and Cleaners. Daily Essentials: Tiffin Services and Laundry. Personal Care: Beauty Artists, Barbers, and Fitness Trainers. Vehicle Care: Doorstep Car Wash and Auto Repair. Specialized Skills: Tailors, Gardeners, and more! For Service Providers: Are you a skilled professional? Join the VLOCALS partner network to grow your business, find new customers in your area, and manage your bookings effortlessly. Download VLOCALS today and experience the power of your neighborhood at your fingertips!

Screenshots

Hospitable.com4 screens
VLocals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VLocals at 5.0 against Hospitable.com's 3.1. VLocals also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Hospitable.com's advantage is ratings volume (112 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VLocals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hospitable.com has 112 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hospitable.com versus VLocals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHospitable.comVLocals
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (112 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings112 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB19 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSmartbnbShaurya LLC

Bugs and requests

Hospitable.com

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Constant unexpected logout requiring 2FA re-authentication
  • Text selection and copying extremely difficult in messages
  • Direct booking feature half-functional and broken
  • App stuck on Turno integration page with no back button
  • Blank screen on iPhone despite web version working
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  • Password authentication fails on app but works on website
  • JWT expired error messages
  • Payment form text box not functional
  • App freezes and crashes impacting bookings
  • Calendar not loading or showing only fragments
  • Automatic price changes without user consent
  • Overlapping bookings not prevented
  • Poor performance on cellular networks
  • Push notifications for guest messages not working
  • Account toggling issues for multi-account users

Requested features

10 requests
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Better financial and reporting analytics
  • Enhanced co-host management functions
  • Integration with Air Review and Furnished Finder
  • August smart lock integration
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  • Ability to schedule messages by day of week
  • Better push notification controls (opt-out for marketing)
  • Improved calendar view with indefinite scrolling
  • Better task management with more customization
  • Ability for owners to book their own dates when managed by agents

VLocals

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hospitable.com

No in-app purchases

None

VLocals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hospitable.com free?
Hospitable.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VLocals free?
VLocals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hospitable.com or VLocals?
VLocals is rated higher. Hospitable.com averages 3.1 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while VLocals averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Hospitable.com or VLocals have ads?
Neither Hospitable.com nor VLocals shows ads.

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