Hostaway features go well beyond OTA synchronization. In 2026, Hostaway is positioned mid-market pro with 200+ apps marketplace and Preferred+ Airbnb status as main differentiators. This page lists the product modules, what they actually deliver in daily use, and the limits we observe after field testing.
📊 Hostaway Features in 30 Seconds
| Module | 💡 Utility | ✅ Included? | ⭐ Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Channel manager Preferred+ API | Sub-minute sync Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo | Yes | 9.5/10 |
| 2. Unified inbox (Airbnb + Booking + WhatsApp) | Multi-channel messages | Yes | 9/10 |
| 3. Conditional workflows automations | Multi-level if/else rules | Yes | 9/10 |
| 4. Task management + teams | Cleaning assignment, mobile app | Yes | 8.5/10 |
| 5. Financial reports + owner statements | Per-property/channel/period analytics | Yes | 8/10 |
| 6. Marketplace 200+ certified apps | PriceLabs, Breezeway, Operto, QuickBooks | Yes | 9/10 |
| 7. Direct Booking Engine (paid module) | Brand booking site | Add-on | 7/10 |
| 8. Open public API | Custom ERP/IS integration | Yes | 8.5/10 |
| 9. Multi-calendar Gantt view | Multi-property visualization | Yes | 8/10 |
| 10. Mobile staff app | Field cleaning team app | Yes | 8/10 |
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Learn more →Hostaway Features: The Ecosystem
The Hostaway marketplace counts more than 200 certified integrations in 2026: PriceLabs and Wheelhouse for dynamic pricing, Breezeway and Properly for operations, Operto and RemoteLock for smart locks, QuickBooks and Xero for accounting, Zapier for custom connections, Salesforce and HubSpot for CRM, Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign for marketing automation. This breadth largely exceeds Lodgify (40+ apps) and approaches Guesty Pro (150+).
Hostaway Features: What’s Missing
Hostaway has no native trust accounting (Financial Reports correct but no strict accounting separation between owner funds and property manager funds). The Direct Booking Engine is a paid add-on module less polished than Lodgify’s CMS. Mandatory 3-5 day onboarding can be a barrier for those who want to start fast self-serve. No free trial in self-serve — commercial demo required first.
Hostaway Features: FAQ
Does Hostaway have all features of a modern PMS?
Hostaway covers the core of a PMS/channel manager (OTA sync, basic PMS, automations, payments). Enterprise modules (trust accounting, white-label owner portals) aren’t all available depending on the tool — see the table above for details.
How does Hostaway compare to competitors?
The 10-12 standard criteria: multi-OTA API sync, unified inbox, conditional automations, team management, trust accounting, integrated website, integrations ecosystem, learning curve, price, support. See detailed comparison.
Does Hostaway work in English / French?
Yes at least partially. The depth of FR support varies by tool — see the Hostaway review for details.
How to activate marketplace integrations?
Via the Hostaway dashboard, Apps/Integrations section. OAuth activation in 1 click. Third-party apps have their own pricing on top of the Hostaway subscription.