The simplest channel manager for your rentals
Sync Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia and Abritel in under 5 minutes. No double bookings. No manual updates. No headaches. Free for 1 property, $9/month after.
Why hosts need a channel manager in 2026
Listing on Airbnb alone leaves money on the table. Booking.com drives 30%+ of short-term rental bookings worldwide. Vrbo dominates the US family market. Expedia owns business travel. Each platform brings a different audience — but managing them manually means double bookings, late check-ins, and burnout.
A channel manager connects all your listings to a single calendar. When one platform books a night, every other platform locks it instantly. You set your rates once, they push everywhere. You handle one inbox, not five.
HostChannel exists because most channel managers are overpriced and overcomplicated. We strip it down to what 90% of hosts actually need, charge a fair price, and let you start free. No 14-day trial, no demo call, no contract. Just sign up, paste your iCal links, and you're synced in 5 minutes.
What HostChannel does
Multi-platform sync
Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, Expedia, Abritel + any iCal. Two-way, every 15 minutes.
Unified calendar
All your properties, all your platforms, one screen. Filter by source, owner, city.
Synced rates
Update once, push everywhere. Set seasonal pricing per property.
Zero double bookings
Automatic night-blocking the moment a reservation lands. Guaranteed.
5-minute setup
No tutorials, no onboarding calls. Paste a URL and you're live.
Real human support
Reply in under 24h, included in every plan — even the free one.
HostChannel vs competitors
| Channel Manager | Starting Price | Free Plan | No Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| HostChannel | $9/mo | ✅ 1 property | ✅ |
| Smoobu | $25/mo | ❌ | ✅ |
| Hospitable | $40/mo | ❌ | ✅ |
| Lodgify | $20/mo | ❌ | ❌ annual |
| Hostaway | $75+/mo | ❌ | ❌ annual |
Public pricing as of 2026, excluding promotions.
Frequently asked questions
What is a channel manager?
A channel manager is software that synchronizes your short-term rental listings across multiple booking platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, etc.). When a booking lands on one platform, the other calendars block those dates automatically — eliminating double bookings and saving hours every week.
Who is HostChannel for?
HostChannel is built for short-term rental hosts and property managers who want a simple, affordable channel manager — without the complexity of enterprise tools like Hostaway or Guesty. Whether you manage 1 property or 500, our pricing scales linearly.
How much does HostChannel cost?
Free forever for 1 property. After that, it's $9/month per property — no setup fees, no per-user fees, no contracts. Compare to Smoobu ($25), Hospitable ($40), or Hostaway ($75+).
Which platforms does HostChannel sync with?
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Abritel, Hometogo, and any platform that exports an iCal calendar. Two-way sync every 15 minutes.
How long does setup take?
About 5 minutes per property. You paste your iCal links, name your property, and you're done. No technical setup, no integrations to configure, no training required.
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