Futurestay vs Hostaway

Enterprise features. Without the enterprise complexity.

Hostaway is built for property managers with 50+ units. Futurestay is built for hosts who want to grow without hiring a team to manage their software.

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This Month's Profit

Mountain View Cabin

Direct Booking · Mar 8-15

+$1,847

$0 commission

Downtown Loft

Airbnb · Mar 12-17

+$982

Net after fees

Lakeside Retreat

Google VR · Mar 20-27

+$2,134

$0 commission

March Total Profit$4,963

The Real Difference

Managing vs. Growing.

Operating efficiently doesn't mean you're making more money.

Hospitable's Approach

Automate your operations.

Great for hosts who know exactly what they're doing and just want tools to move faster.

Unified inbox
Multi-channel management
Smart home integrations
Self-serve platform

Futurestay's Approach

Grow your business.

Built for hosts who want to build a real business, not just manage listings.

Listing optimization by our team
Direct booking website included
Airbnb, Hopper, and Google VR
Human support that knows your business

Hands-On Optimization

Listings improved by a real person.

Hostaway doesn't optimize your listings—they expect you to handle that yourself or hire someone. Futurestay assigns a real person to review your listings and make changes that drive more bookings.

  • Full listing audit.

    We review titles, photos, amenities, and pricing—not something Hostaway offers at any tier.

  • Algorithm-boosting tweaks.

    Small fixes that improve your search rankings. Hostaway focuses on operations, not optimization.

Photos optimized

Cover photo and order look great.

Cleaning fee too high

$250 is 40% above market avg.

Strict cancellation policy

Reduces visibility by ~15%.

Personal Support

A partner, not a help desk.

Hostaway offers support, but you're one of thousands of properties. Futurestay gives you a dedicated person who learns your business and helps you succeed.

  • Phone and email support.

    Talk to someone who knows your properties. Not a support agent handling hundreds of accounts.

  • We know your business.

    Personalized advice for your listings and goals—not enterprise-level support designed for property managers.

Support team

Hi Marcus! I reviewed your Downtown Loft listing. Quick win: your cancellation policy is set to Strict which is hurting your search rank.

Oh wow, I had no idea. What should I change it to?

Support team

Moderate is the sweet spot. I also noticed your cleaning fee is $275 but similar listings in your area are around $150. Want me to walk you through adjusting both?

Simple Setup

Start taking direct bookings. In minutes.

Hostaway is a PMS that increases your Airbnb fees to 15%. Futurestay syncs with Airbnb and adds direct booking on top—with the option to keep your fees unchanged.

  • Basic Sync.

    We build your direct booking site. No enterprise setup process, no configuration required.

  • Full Sync.

    Real-time calendar sync between Airbnb and your direct site. Simple, not complex.

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$189

16

$189

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$189

18

$189

19

$249

20

$249

21

$189

22

$189

23

$189

Sarah M.

Mar 19-22 · 3 nights

$747

Power without the complexity.

Hostaway has 100+ integrations. Futurestay has everything you need built in—with a team to help you use it.

Direct Booking Website

Professional site built for you—no complex setup process like Hostaway.

Listing Optimization

Expert review and improvements. Hostaway focuses on operations, not optimization.

Human Partnership

Dedicated support from someone who knows your business, not enterprise-scale support.

No Commissions

Flat monthly pricing. No per-booking fees on direct reservations.

Pricing

Simple per-property pricing. No commissions.

Flat fee per property. Tons of features included in every plan.

Number of properties 1 property
1 2 3 4 5

Amplify

The all-in-one plan for professional hosts who want maximum revenue.

$ 55 per month
/ per property
$650 total per year
Save 32% with yearly plan!
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Flex

Essential tools for hosts getting started with direct bookings.

$ 20 per month
/ per property
$239 total per year
Save 32% with yearly plan!
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Side by Side

How Futurestay compares to Hostaway.

Direct Booking Website

Feature
Futurestay
Hostaway
Impact to Airbnb Fee
Option for no change
Increases to 15%
Launch Support
$0 — Real human support
$100–$500 setup fees
Direct Booking Fee
$0
Included in plan
Google Vacation Rentals
Official Launch Partner
Available via integration
Built For
Hosts with 1–5 rentals
Property managers (50+ units)
Hopper Distribution
Official partner
Not available
Smart Pricing (AI)
Built-in
Via integrations (PriceLabs, etc.)
Setup Time
10 minutes (Airbnb import)
Days to weeks (enterprise onboarding)
Host & Guest Protection
$1,500 built-in insurance ($25/booking)
Via third-party integrations

Airbnb Optimization

Feature
Futurestay
Hostaway
Expert Listing Review
1:1 expert optimization
Not available
Dynamic Pricing
Included
Via PriceLabs, Wheelhouse, etc.
Market Competitive Analysis
Expert benchmarking
Not available
Airbnb SEO Optimization
Expert fixes included
Not available
Pricing Strategy Presets
3 presets (Balanced, Occupancy, Price)
Not available
Distribution Beyond Airbnb
Direct booking site + Google Vacation Rentals
100+ channel integrations
"I've tried so many platforms to get direct booking for my short term rental. This was the only one that had actual support! It was nice to be able to talk to a person and not have to book a call a week out."

Lana M.

5 stars

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Built-In Partners

Airbnb
Google
Hopper
Stripe
AirDNA
PriceLabs
Waivo
Turno
Airbnb
Google
Hopper
Stripe
AirDNA
PriceLabs
Waivo
Turno

Futurestay vs Hostaway FAQ

What is the difference between Futurestay and Hostaway?

Hostaway is an enterprise property management system built for managers with 50+ units. Futurestay is built for hosts with 1–5 properties who want to grow without enterprise complexity. Futurestay includes listing optimization, a done-for-you booking website, and dedicated human support — none of which Hostaway offers.

Is Hostaway too complex for small hosts?

Hostaway offers 100+ integrations and is designed for property management companies with teams and budgets. If you have 1–5 properties, you'll likely pay for features you don't need and spend time configuring tools that Futurestay handles for you automatically.

Does Hostaway charge setup fees?

Yes. Hostaway charges $100–$500 in setup fees depending on your plan. Futurestay has zero setup fees — you can start the same day with a 10-minute Airbnb import.

Does Hostaway optimize my listings?

No. Hostaway focuses on property management operations, not listing optimization. Futurestay assigns a real person to review your listings and make specific recommendations that improve your search rankings and booking rates.

Does Hostaway include dynamic pricing?

Hostaway integrates with third-party pricing tools like PriceLabs and Wheelhouse at additional cost. Futurestay includes Smart Rates (powered by AirDNA) in every plan — no extra subscriptions needed.