Robust Vacation Rental Software

[Lauren Pitts]

I have seen this question come up many times for the affordable end. I am currently using Smartbnb. I am looking at the bigger software packages such as Hostawy, Kigo, Streamline, or VRM because I am scaling and need greater automation and functionality with more booking platforms. I want unified messaging for more than just Airbnb and HomeAway (booking.com, tripadvisor, etc). I also like that most of these come with a direct-booking website template that integrates with their management software and that they have BeyondPricing or Wheelhouse plugins built in. There are many other attractive features. Some of these have a way too high an entry point for me right now like a $5000 startup fee for Streamline. But I am still curious what are other people's experience with these platforms. Which one do you like the most?