Beds24
7.8#1 in booking engineFrom €2 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Hostcation
6.2#23 in vacation rental website buildersFrom £6 a monthWeb
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| Fact | Beds24 | Hostcation |
|---|---|---|
| Payments | Payment-gateway connections support card and PayPal collection, including automated payment requests and in-house charging. | Guest card payments are processed through Stripe and go to the host's own Stripe account; Hostcation says it does not hold the funds. |
| Privacy | Beds24 describes itself as a SaaS data processor and states that it complies with GDPR. | Hostcation says it does not see or store card details, does not sell user data, and does not currently use third-party tracking or advertising cookies. |
| Product | Beds24 is cloud software for accommodation providers that combines booking, property, and channel management. | Hostcation builds short-term-rental hosts a direct-booking website from an existing listing, with a host dashboard. |
Beds24 plans
- SMS notifications€0.10, paid once
- Channel Manager add-on€0.55 a month
- Additional user login€2 a month
- Pay-as-you-go base€15.50 a month
- Basic monthly fee for a hostel with one dorm and one bed€15.90 a month
- Private label€19 a month
Hostcation plans
- Guest Guide£6 a month
- Hostcation direct-booking site£10 a month
Pick Beds24 if…
Beds24 suits commercial accommodation providers who need booking, property operations and channel management in one system. It may also fit providers seeking direct booking tools, mobile management or API and marketplace integrations.
Pick Hostcation if…
Hostcation suits short-term-rental hosts who want a direct-booking site built from an existing listing, with calendar feeds and Stripe payments. The Guest Guide may suit hosts who want to share property instructions and arrival information with guests.