Comparison

GoHostDirect vs Hostaway

Which platform is best for your B&B, apartment, or villa in 2026? An honest comparison of pricing, features, and support.

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GoHostDirect

The all-in-one solution

PMS + Channel manager + Booking website + AI concierge + Analytics in one platform. No commission on bookings with the Pro and Business plans.

Booking website with custom domain

Channel manager (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, Expedia)

AI concierge for guests (24/7)

Dynamic pricing with AI suggestions

Advanced analytics with WebSocket real-time

Embeddable booking widget

Digital guest portal

Upsell system with analytics

Multilingual support

0% booking commission (Pro and Business plans)

GDPR and privacy by design

Setup in 10 minutes, no tech skills needed

From €19/month

Free Starter plan. 0% commission with Pro and Business.

Enterprise PMS for property managers

Strengths

Many integrations

Enterprise features

Good automations

Limitations

Very high price, not suitable for small hosts

Complex setup, steep learning curve

Revenue-based commission (not transparent)

No booking website included

Ticket-based support, long wait times

Dated and unintuitive interface

Quote on request (typically €100–300/month)

+ Commissions on bookings

Feature	GoHostDirect	Hostaway
Multi-OTA channel manager
Booking website included
Real-time booking engine
AI guest concierge
Dynamic pricing AI
Advanced analytics
Upsell engine
Digital guest portal
0% booking commission (Pro and Business)
Multilingual support
Setup < 10 minutes
14-day free trial