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Mangobeds vs. Hostaway
A fair, side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right property management platform for your business.
At a glance
Hostaway is a vacation rental management platform that focuses on short-term rentals and offers channel management, automation, and a marketplace of integrations. It's a solid choice for vacation rental managers who need deep OTA connectivity.
Mangobeds is an all-in-one property management platform built by operators who run hotels, hostels, and colivings themselves. It includes PMS, channel manager, booking engine, guest portal, AI agents, and invoicing in a single transparent plan, with no per-booking fees.
Both platforms help you manage properties and sync with booking channels. The key differences come down to property type coverage, built-in features vs. add-ons, and pricing transparency.
Feature Comparison
How the features stack up
Pricing
Transparent pricing, no surprises
Mangobeds includes everything in one plan at up to 3x less cost. No hidden fees, no per-booking commissions.
Switch to Mangobeds and save up to 87%
Based on a 10–20 unit property. That's money back in your pocket every month.
Prices based on plans that include channel manager integration for broader visibility.
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Why operators choose Mangobeds over Hostaway
All-in-one at 3x less cost
Mangobeds includes PMS, channel manager, booking engine, guest portal, AI agents, and invoicing in a single plan at roughly a third of Hostaway's price. No add-ons, no surprise fees.
Built for all property types
While Hostaway focuses primarily on vacation rentals, Mangobeds is designed for hotels, hostels, colivings, B&Bs, and vacation rentals alike — with tools tailored to each property type.
AI-powered from the ground up
Mangobeds offers AI agents that handle guest enquiries 24/7, automated communications, and smart insights. Built-in, not bolted on.
Transparent pricing, 3x more affordable
No custom quotes, no per-booking commissions. Mangobeds costs roughly a third of what Hostaway charges, and scales predictably so you always know what you'll pay.
Free migration, zero setup fees
Switch to Mangobeds with zero friction. We migrate your data for free, connect your channels, and get you live in hours, not weeks. No setup fees, no consultants, no long-term contracts. Ready to migrate?
Real human support
When you need help, you get a person who understands hospitality, not a chatbot or a ticket queue.
Who should choose what?
Choose Mangobeds if...
- You run a hotel, hostel, coliving, or vacation rental
- You want PMS, channel manager, and booking engine in one plan
- You need AI agents and guest portal included
- You prefer transparent pricing with no per-booking fees
- You want free migration with zero setup fees
Choose Hostaway if...
- You exclusively manage vacation rentals
- You need a large marketplace of third-party integrations
- You prefer custom enterprise-level pricing
- You already use Hostaway and are happy with it
Testimonials
Hear from operators who switched from Hostaway to Mangobeds
Read what property managers and hospitality operators have to say after making the move to Mangobeds.
After sales customer service is superb. Mangobeds gets our operations. The app is always upgrading to be better and more optimized whenever we give feedback. The system is easier to use than the previous one AND it’s as affordable. My operational team were so happy when we made the switch. Whenever we encounter an issue, 99% of the problems are resolved within 24hours. I cannot be happier to make the switch.
Mangobeds is an amazing tool and with the service of the team it keeps improving fast!! We’ve been using Mangobeds to manage multiple properties, and the experience has been nothing short of excellent! The platform is intuitive, reliable, and packed with features that streamline bookings and guest communications. The automation tools and calendar integration have significantly improved our efficiency, allowing us to focus on creating exceptional experiences for our guests. Highly recommended!
When we decided to implement a booking system for our property, we explored all the available options. Mangobeds stood out by far, offering the best features tailored to our needs. After a few months of using it, I couldn’t be happier. The team has been incredibly responsive,always available to answer questions and provide solutions for every unique situation we’ve faced. So far, it’s been a 10/10 experience.
They have created an excellent tool. From onboarding to day-to-day management, my experience with Mangobeds has been exceptional. They handled the migration from my previous booking system seamlessly, without me having to do anything at all. Their features are very well thought out and genuinely useful. Since moving to Mangobeds, I've been saving a significant amount of time in my daily operations. What really stands out is their responsiveness. Whenever I come up with a new need, I reach out to them and they often implement it within the same day. You can clearly tell that there is a team of dedicated, highly professional people behind Mangobeds.
After sales customer service is superb. Mangobeds gets our operations. The app is always upgrading to be better and more optimized whenever we give feedback. The system is easier to use than the previous one AND it’s as affordable. My operational team were so happy when we made the switch. Whenever we encounter an issue, 99% of the problems are resolved within 24hours. I cannot be happier to make the switch.
Mangobeds is an amazing tool and with the service of the team it keeps improving fast!! We’ve been using Mangobeds to manage multiple properties, and the experience has been nothing short of excellent! The platform is intuitive, reliable, and packed with features that streamline bookings and guest communications. The automation tools and calendar integration have significantly improved our efficiency, allowing us to focus on creating exceptional experiences for our guests. Highly recommended!
When we decided to implement a booking system for our property, we explored all the available options. Mangobeds stood out by far, offering the best features tailored to our needs. After a few months of using it, I couldn’t be happier. The team has been incredibly responsive,always available to answer questions and provide solutions for every unique situation we’ve faced. So far, it’s been a 10/10 experience.
They have created an excellent tool. From onboarding to day-to-day management, my experience with Mangobeds has been exceptional. They handled the migration from my previous booking system seamlessly, without me having to do anything at all. Their features are very well thought out and genuinely useful. Since moving to Mangobeds, I've been saving a significant amount of time in my daily operations. What really stands out is their responsiveness. Whenever I come up with a new need, I reach out to them and they often implement it within the same day. You can clearly tell that there is a team of dedicated, highly professional people behind Mangobeds.
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- Up to 3x cheaper than Hostaway
- No per-booking commissions, ever
- AI agents and guest portal included
- Free onboarding & data migration
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