iFix Haven vs Hostaway
Hostaway is a channel-manager-first platform for vacation rental managers, sold through a demo and a custom quote. Haven publishes its prices, has a free plan and lets you start on your own today.
Competitor details checked against their official websites, November 2026.
Choose iFix Haven if…
- ✓You want to see the price before talking to sales.
- ✓You manage a single property, or want to try the software on your own first.
- ✓Owner statements and commission tracking matter more than channel distribution.
Choose Hostaway if…
- ✓You need direct API connections to Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia and Google.
- ✓You want a website builder, dynamic pricing and an AI-assisted unified inbox.
- ✓You prefer a guided demo and a tailored quote.
Side by side
| iFix Haven | Hostaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat monthly price per plan: Free $0 (1 property), Basic $39 (up to 5), Plus $89 (15), Pro $169 (40), Scale $299 (100). | Not published. Quote after a short form; single-listing hosts are sent to a waitlist. |
| Free plan | Yes — 1 property, free forever. | No. |
| Free trial | 14 days of Plus, no credit card. | No public free trial; free demo. |
| Channel connections | iCal calendar sync with Airbnb, Booking.com and other calendars. No API channel manager. | Direct API connections to Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia and Google. |
| Owner portal & statements | Included on every plan, Free included. | Owner portal and owner statements; plan availability not published. |
| Cleaning & maintenance | Maintenance tracking and automated workflows on Plus and up. | Task management included. |
| Smart locks & devices | Smart device integrations (TTLock, Sensibo, Tuya) on Pro and up. | Smart lock integrations. |
| Direct booking website | Not included. | Website builder. |
| Dynamic pricing | Not included. | Included. |
| Unified guest inbox | Not included. WhatsApp notifications on Plus and up. | Unified inbox with AI replies. |
Switching from Hostaway
Try Haven free for 14 days with every Plus feature, no credit card. If you’d rather not do it yourself, we offer a $99 onboarding session or a done-for-you migration from $299.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hostaway cost compared to Haven?
Hostaway does not publish prices; you get a quote based on your listing count. Haven costs $0 for 1 property and $39 to $299 a month for up to 100 properties.
Does Haven connect to Airbnb by API like Hostaway?
No. Haven syncs availability by iCal. Hostaway is an Airbnb Preferred partner with direct API connections, which matters if you manage rates and listing content from your PMS.
Can I move from Hostaway to Haven?
Yes. Start with the free 14-day Plus trial, or let us do it: a guided onboarding session is $99 and a done-for-you migration of properties, reservations and owners starts at $299.
Sources
- Hostaway pricing — hostaway.com/pricing
- Hostaway owner portal — hostaway.com/features/owner-portal
- Hostaway — hostaway.com
Hostaway is a trademark of its owner. iFix Haven is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hostaway. Prices and features change; check the vendor’s website for current details. Spotted something out of date? Write to support@ifixbs.com.