Comparison

WelcoMate vs HostPilot

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

Head to head
About

WelcoMate

Features
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WelcoMate è l’app completa per gestire i check-in nelle strutture ricettive in Italia in modo rapido, semplice e sicuro. Con WelcoMate puoi: • Automatizzare la raccolta dei dati inviando agli ospiti un comodo form da compilare prima del viaggio. • Registrare i dati in pochi secondi se il form non viene compilato, grazie alla scansione automatica del documento. • Inviare automaticamente i dati al Portale Alloggiati e all’ISTAT senza dover accedere manualmente: ci pensa WelcoMate. • Scaricare in automatico le ricevute del Portale Alloggiati il giorno successivo al check-in. Termini di utilizzo: https://welcomate.it/termini-e-condizioni Privacy Policy: https://welcomate.it/informativa-privacy

About

HostPilot

Features
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Bookings, check-ins, and short-term rentals — all under control, all in one app. HostPilot is the channel manager for hosts and property managers. Sync your vacation rental calendars via iCal automatically: no double bookings, no stress. Italian tax compliance built in: flat tax (cedolare secca) and tourist tax calculated automatically. Key Features Channel Manager • Unified calendar with real-time iCal sync • Prevent double bookings across all channels • Accept direct bookings via online form Advanced Financial Management • Automatic Italian tax calculation (21% flat tax, tourist tax) • Track OTA commissions, expenses, and extra costs • ROI reports, margins, and monthly/annual growth • Per-channel analysis and deductible expense tracking Smart Automations • Automatic check-in and check-out notifications • Cleaning and maintenance reminders • Background iCal calendar updates Guest Management • Full booking and guest history • Guest data collection via online form • Compliant guest registration Analytics & Business Intelligence • Real-time KPI dashboard • Occupancy rates, seasonal trends, and forecasts • Year-over-year comparison and most profitable channel analysis Multi-Property • Separate calendars and rates per property • Customizable check-in/out times • Complete portfolio management Perfect for: • New hosts who want to manage rentals without spreadsheets • Property managers with multiple units • B&B and vacation rental managers • Agencies and short-term rental investors Manage your short-term rentals simply and professionally — on mobile, web, or desktop. Terms of Use (EULA): https://hostpilot.eliazavatta.it/terms Privacy Policy: https://hostpilot.eliazavatta.it/privacy

Screenshots

WelcoMate4 screens
HostPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HostPilot at 13.0 against WelcoMate's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. WelcoMate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month and HostPilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WelcoMate ships an update every 10 days, HostPilot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
WelcoMate versus HostPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWelcoMateHostPilot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPietro Lodi RizziniELIA ZAVATTA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WelcoMate

Subscriptions1
  • 3 Proprietà - Fatturazione Mensile$12.991 Month
2 purchases

HostPilot

Subscriptions2
  • Hostpilot Premium Mensile14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Hostpilot Premium Annuale$59.991 Year

Questions

Is WelcoMate free?
WelcoMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HostPilot free?
HostPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WelcoMate or HostPilot have ads?
Neither WelcoMate nor HostPilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WelcoMate or HostPilot?
WelcoMate ships an update every 10 days, and HostPilot every 3 weeks. Most recently, WelcoMate was updated on October 30, 2026 and HostPilot on October 25, 2026.

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