17.8
roommaster is a hotel management platform for reservations, front desk operations, billing, housekeeping, bookings, distribution, payments, and guest engagement.
AndroidiOSWeb
Best Hostel Management in 2026
roommaster leads this chart of 13 (7.8/10). Exceed HMS is next (7.7/10), and SpaceBasic is the highest-placed with a free plan (7.3/10). Hostel management software helps organize beds, reservations, booking channels, billing and online check-in. This chart lets you compare those areas alongside pricing and platform details. If you use a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet, check whether a service has an Android app or works through a mobile browser. Confirm the supported platforms before choosing a web, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted or Windows…
27.7
Exceed HMS is a hotel property management system covering reservations, front desk operations, billing, housekeeping, point of sale, channel…
AndroidiOSWeb
37.3
SpaceBasic is student housing management software for schools, colleges, and universities.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
- 4
WebRezPro Booking Engine
WebRezPro Booking Engine is the direct booking component of WebRezPro, a cloud property management system for lodging providers.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.9 - 5
StayManager
StayManager is cloud-based hostel and property management software for universities, PGs, and student housing.
AndroidiOSWeb6.8 - 6
StarRez
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.3 - 7
BunkFlow
AndroidiOSWeb5.2From ₹1,499 a month - 8
GharDesk
AndroidiOSWeb5.2From ₹15 a month - 94.7
- 10
Hostelify
Web4.6 - 11
HostMagSmart
Free planWebAPI4.6From €19 a month - 12
Roomleo
Web4.6 - 134.6
Choosing well
Compare plans and trials
Pricing ranges from free plans to paid subscriptions and pricing on request. Listed starting prices include ₹15 per month for GharDesk, ₹1,499 per month for BunkFlow, ₹2,200 per month for Exceed HMS and €19 per month for HostMagSmart.
A free trial can help you review a workflow before committing. Exceed HMS and GharDesk list 14-day trials, while StayManager lists a 7-day trial.
Check phone and web access
Supported platform types in this category include web, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted and Windows. Confirm whether the product offers a native Android app, a browser interface or an integration route that fits your setup.
StarRez lists Android, iOS, API and web. Hostelify, Roomleo and Tekvers Hostel Property Management list web support.
Match daily hostel tasks
Compare bed management, booking channels, billing tools and online check-in against the way your hostel handles reservations and arrivals.
Look for the functions you need before comparing prices, since the chart separates these operational areas.
Review languages and deployment
Supported languages can affect staff and resident use, so check the language list for the service you are considering.
If you need an API, self-hosted deployment or Windows access, verify that option directly. A web listing does not by itself confirm a native app or self-hosted package.
Questions people ask
Do these hostel tools have Android apps?
Android support varies. StarRez lists Android alongside iOS, API and web; other products list web or different platforms, so check before choosing.
Can I use a free hostel management plan?
HostMagSmart and SpaceBasic list free plans. Other products use paid plans, trials or pricing on request.
Which products list free trials?
Exceed HMS and GharDesk list 14-day trials. StayManager lists a 7-day trial.
What pricing should I expect?
Listed starting prices include ₹15/mo for GharDesk, ₹1,499/mo for BunkFlow, ₹2,200/mo for Exceed HMS and €19/mo for HostMagSmart. Several services quote on request.
Can I compare booking and billing features?
Yes. The comparison covers bed management, booking channels, billing tools and online check-in, so review those fields against your workflow.