Host Tools vs Outkeepr

Save countless hours automating your short-term rental across platforms. Automate messaging, reviews, availability syncing, cleaner management, smart locks, and more. Host Tools helps give your guests a 5-star experience which helps you receive more 5-star reviews. With Host Tool's intuitive and easy-to-use interface, you won't spend weeks trying to learn a new tool. Simply connect your account, set up a few automation rules using built-in templates, and sit back while Host Tools takes over much of the day-to-day management of your short-term rentals. Host Tools will: - Manage all of your listings and reservations across all channels from one single calendar. - Sync your calendars between Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, etc. in real-time so you never get a double booking. - Send automated customized messages via the channel's messaging system. Your guests will never know your messages are automated. - Automate cleaner communication by sending an e-mail or text to remind your cleaner of cleaning or anytime you get a new booking, if a reservation is canceled, or changed. - Create a unique URL your cleaners or maintenance people can view at any time to see all cleanings on one calendar. - Manage all conversations from a single inbox, receive notifications via the app or in your browser so you can stay on top of communication. - Accept Booking inquiries and requests automatically. - Automate guest reviews and remind guests to leave a review if they haven't right before the review period ends. - Automatically adjust your price, minimum night requirements, and availability based on rules you set up. - Allow you to set pricing rules to automatically raise or lower your prices set on the criteria that you decide. - Save you time by automating most of what you do as a short-term rental host, while also being the easiest to use PMS available. - Integrate seamlessly with all of the leading vacation rental tools such as August Locks, Pricelabs, TurnoverBnb, etc. *Not all of Host Tools' features are accessible through the app* For any feedback or questions feel free to contact me, Tom, the developer of Host Tools at support@hosttools.com

OutKeepr is the AI-powered operating system for vacation rental hosts who want to save time, eliminate chaos, and deliver consistently five-star stays—without burning out. Built for modern hosts and property managers, OutKeepr combines automation, intelligence, and real-time insights to run your business for you—like a professional co-host that never sleeps. Key Features • AI-Powered Guest Messaging Your always-on co-host handles common guest questions, check-in details, house rules, and issue triage—instantly and naturally—across all platforms. • Automated Cleaner Scheduling & Payments Schedule cleanings automatically, track completion in real time, and pay your team instantly when the job is done. • Smart Lock & Climate Automation Automatically generate and revoke door codes, and manage heating and cooling based on check-in and checkout—no manual work required. • Real-Time Arrival & Activity Alerts Get notified when guests arrive, cleaners start, or doors are accessed—so you’re always in the loop without hovering. • Unified Inbox & Conversation Intelligence One centralized inbox for every guest conversation, enhanced with AI suggested replies, and sentiment tracking. • Property-Level Performance Dashboard Instantly see which properties are clean, occupied, underperforming, or generating the most revenue—all in one view.