--- title: "Vacation Rental Software Pricing Guide for 2026 | Capterra" description: "Compare vacation rental software pricing for 2026. See plan costs for seven top-rated platforms, plus free options, hidden fees, and what drives the price." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/resources/vacation-rental-software-pricing-models/" page_type: "article" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-09" --- # Vacation Rental Software Pricing in 2026: What Do Buyers Pay? Written by: David Jani David JaniAuthor Senior Content Analyst Experience Since joining Capterra in 2022, I have focused on writing expertly researched and accessible thought leadership content to ... [See bio & all articles](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/david-jani/) Published October 9, 2026 9 min read Table of Contents - [Compare vacation rental software pricing at a glance](#compare-vacation-rental-software-pricing-at-a-glance) - [Vacation rental software pricing by product](#vacation-rental-software-pricing-by-product) - [How much does vacation rental software cost in 2026?](#how-much-does-vacation-rental-software-cost-in-2026) - [How vacation rental software pricing works](#how-vacation-rental-software-pricing-works) - [What affects vacation rental software pricing?](#what-affects-vacation-rental-software-pricing) - [Is there free vacation rental management software?](#is-there-free-vacation-rental-management-software) - [Hidden costs to budget for](#hidden-costs-to-budget-for) - [My take on vacation rental software pricing](#my-take-on-vacation-rental-software-pricing) - [Frequently asked questions](#frequently-asked-questions) **TL;DR:** _After evaluating pricing tiers and verified user reviews of six top_ [_vacation rental software platforms_](https://www.capterra.com/vacation-rental-software/)_, I was able to learn what buyers actually pay in 2026 for these systems. Vacation rental software pricing starts at $9 to $40 per month for an entry-level plan, with an average of $22.50. Plans are billed per property, listing, or room, and some add booking fees._ When managing a vacation property, vacation rental software can prove essential to support customer interactions, provide visibility of your property to interested guests, and ease the payment process. However, the price of vacation rental software is decisive in the choice. Choosing a system without optimal pricing can prove costly in this sector. With prices varying based on the number of properties managed or rooms, potential commission fees, and other hidden costs, which can hit the bottom line of an operation. To give a clearer picture, this guide studies six products featured on [Capterra’s Shortlist for vacation rental software](https://www.capterra.com/vacation-rental-software/shortlist/), with available pricing in this sector. It looks at how some of the most popular systems set their prices and user feedback on the realities of these prices so buyers know what costs to expect when budgeting. ## Compare vacation rental software pricing at a glance The table below compares pricing across six top-rated vacation rental platforms based on publicly available vendor data as of October 2026. Be sure to verify final plan details with vendors before making a purchase decision. Products are listed in order of the highest number of reviews received in the last two years. | Product | Reviews (last two years) | Entry-level | Mid-tier | High-end | Free version | Free trial | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Lodgify](https://www.capterra.com/p/131924/Lodgify/pricing/) | 330 | $18 | $33 | $58 | No | Yes (7 days) | | [Guesty](https://www.capterra.com/p/159377/Guesty/pricing/) | 198 | $9 | Custom quote | Custom quote | No | Yes (14 days) | | [OwnerRez](https://www.capterra.com/p/100831/OwnerRez/pricing/) | 82 | $40 | NA | NA | No | Yes (14 days) | | [Little Hotelier](https://www.capterra.com/p/144307/Little-Hotelier/pricing/)\* | 76 | $33\* | NA | $134\* | No | Yes (30 days) | | [iGMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/157033/iGMS/pricing/) | 39 | $20 | $48 | $69 | No | Yes (14 days) | | [Sirvoy](https://www.capterra.com/p/103570/Sirvoy-Booking-System/pricing/) | 39 | $15 | $54 | NA | Yes | Yes (14 days) | _\*Prices are converted from EUR to USD from xe.com as of October 6, 2026 (1 EUR = 1.12 USD)._ _"NA" indicates that the vendor does not offer the respective pricing tier._ _"Custom quote" indicates that the tier is available but comes with customized pricing._ * * * ## Vacation rental software pricing by product [**Lodgify**](https://www.capterra.com/p/131924/Lodgify/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Device Compatibilty **Capterra rating (last two years):** 4.7/5 (330 reviews) **User review summary:** In the reviews I analyzed, Lodgify earns a 4.3 out of 5 for value for money, with reviewers favouring the bundled website builder and channel sync, but several flag that reports sit behind higher plans. **Bottom line:** Lodgify is well suited for hosts who want a direct-booking website bundled with their channel manager. [**Guesty**](https://www.capterra.com/p/159377/Guesty/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Device Compatibilty **Capterra rating(last two years):** 4.5/5 (198 reviews) **User review summary:** Guesty scores 4.3 out of 5 for value in reviews collected over the last two years. Reviewers generally express the view the price is worth it for time savings and functionality offered. However, some users mention the price can be steep for small or seasonal portfolios, while others highlight variable costs from booking volume due to its 1% per reservation fee as well as add on charges. **Bottom line:** Guesty works well for operators planning to grow into quote-based Pro pricing who want add-ons such as dynamic pricing and websites from one vendor. [**OwnerRez**](https://www.capterra.com/p/100831/OwnerRez/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Device Compatibilty **Capterra rating(last two years):** 5.0/5 (82 reviews) **User review summary:** OwnerRez earns a 4.9 out of 5 for value, the highest of the six products, and 95% of reviewers give value a five. Reviewers praise the unlimited bookings and onboarding help. **Bottom line:** Best suited for hosts who want a predictable per-property fee with no booking commissions. [**Little Hotelier**](https://www.capterra.com/p/100831/OwnerRez/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Device Compatibilty **Capterra rating(last two years):** 4.4/5 (76 reviews) **User review summary:** Little Hotelier scores 4.1 out of 5 for value. Some reviews comment on its affordability for a small business, while others find the monthly fee steep for very small guesthouses. **Bottom line:** Little Hotelier is a good fit for small bed-and-breakfasts and guesthouses but remember to budget for the 1% booking fee and any paid add-ons required. [**iGMS**](https://www.capterra.com/p/157033/iGMS/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Device Compatibilty **Capterra rating(last two years):** 4.7/5 (39 reviews) **User review summary:** iGMS scores 4.6 out of 5 for value, and 77% of reviewers give value for money a top score of five. User reviews mention reasonable pricing compared to the competition, and comment on its affordability for smaller operators. **Bottom line:** iGMS can prove a good fit for small and growing hosts that want automation at a reasonable price. Be aware that multiple pricing models are offered with one charging per booked night and another charged per property. [**Sirvoy**](https://www.capterra.com/p/157033/iGMS/) #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Device Compatibilty **Capterra rating(last two years):** 4.9/5 (39 reviews) **User review summary:** Sirvoy scores 4.7 out of 5 for value, and 82% of reviewers give it the highest scores for value for money. Most reviewers cite positive ease of use, support, as well as its value and affordability. This is helped by a free version for hosts with a single vacation rental unit. However, there are a few comments that surface mentioning higher than expected costs at times. **Bottom line:** Sirvoy is well suited for small properties with a few rooms that want a free starting point and a clear upgrade path to channel management. ## How much does vacation rental software cost in 2026? Entry-level vacation rental software costs $9 to $40 per month across the six platforms I verified, with an average of $22.50. Costs climb to $134 per month for the most expensive published high-end plan. This can also fluctuate based on the number of properties, listings, or rooms offered for guests. Key finding 67% of vacation rental software reviewers rate value for money five out of five, and the category averages 4.46 out of 5. _Source: Capterra vacation rental software review export, October 2024 to October 2026 (3,353 reviews with a value-for-money rating)_ Despite generally high user satisfaction, these variable costs and extra expenses based on additional fees and add-ons are often flagged. This is something to check carefully when budgeting in addition to the base monthly subscription cost, when weighing up options. ## How vacation rental software pricing works Vacation rental software vendors price in three ways: per property or listing, per room, or through usage-based fees on bookings. Several vendors combine two of them. | Pricing model | How it scales | Best fit | Watch out for | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Per property or listing | Prices rise with each property or listing, sometimes on a sliding scale | Hosts and managers with a defined portfolio | Premium features and add-ons priced separately | | Per room | Prices rise with each bookable room | Bed-and-breakfasts and small guesthouses | Extra channel-connected properties cost more | | Usage-based fees | A fee on each reservation or booked night | Low-volume or seasonal hosts | Costs rise with occupancy, and currency conversion changes the effective rate | ## What affects vacation rental software pricing? When assessing pricing for vacation rental platforms, focus first on your property count. This is the primary factor affecting vacation rental software prices, although you should also take the plan tier, add-ons, booking-based fees, billing terms, and support level into account. - **Plan tier and bundled features.** Higher tiers bundle features that lower tiers leave out, such as a website builder, dynamic pricing, automated messaging, and owner reporting. Compare which features sit in each tier before you compare prices. - **Add-ons.** Vendors often sell dynamic pricing, damage protection, payment processing, smart lock management, and AI messaging as separate add-ons. Some also charge extra for property management tools, accounting sync, hosted websites, and SMS, so the base price rarely covers everything a buyer needs. - **Booking-based fees.** Some entry-level plans add a per-reservation fee, a percentage of bookings, or a per-night charge on top of the base fee. These costs rise with occupancy. - **Billing term.** Annual billing lowers the monthly price in some cases. - **Support and onboarding.** Higher tiers add phone support, expert onboarding, or a dedicated customer success contact, while entry-level plans often limit support to chat or email. **Tip:** Annual billing cuts the monthly price by 8% to 21% among the vendors in this guide that advertise a discount. However, it can also make sense to start on monthly billing during your first season, then switch to an annual once your property count is stable. ## Is there free vacation rental management software? Yes, but only one platform in this guide offers a free plan. Sirvoy’s free plan covers one room and basic bookings, while its paid plans unlock channel management, team access, and automation. Sirvoy’s free plan includes up to five extras, a free website, a booking engine, and automated guest emails, and its Pro plan adds channel management and team access. Every other platform in this guide charges from the first property and offers a free trial instead. Buyers who outgrow a free plan should compare paid tiers early. Capterra’s [free vacation rental software page](https://www.capterra.com/vacation-rental-software/s/free/) lists more free options. ## Hidden costs to budget for There are a few key extra costs to watch for when evaluating vacation rental prices. Most common are addons and extra fees. Around 9% of all reviews mention price, costs or fees as specific cons, with 2.5% citing high prices directly. While this is a small proportion of reviews, avoiding disappointment with the cost of a vacation rental platform can be mitigated by planning around some of the likely costs you’ll come across. It’s a good idea to look carefully at factors like fees for booking or per property/room and where additional functionality requires a paid upgrade to map out costs more completely ahead of a purchase. | Additional cost type | Per-property or per-listing plans | Per-room plans | | --- | --- | --- | | Paid add-ons | Yes | Yes | | Booking or per-night fees | Sometimes | Sometimes | | Payment processing fees | Sometimes | Sometimes | | Price increases or plan changes | Rare | Rare | **Tip:** Ask each vendor for a written quote that lists add-ons, booking fees, and payment processing rates before you sign. ## My take on vacation rental software pricing It’s important not to just focus on the sticker price of a vacation rental system. It is quite common for products in this category to have variable pricing, depending on the volume of properties or bookings managed. The cost isn’t a problem for many users, with most reviews expressing positive sentiment (on average 4.5 out of 5) for value for money. However, it’s important to budget for variable costs. This is especially true for if the product charges commission costs on top of your subscription or you are planning to grow your portfolio. Also, it’s sensible to investigate the add-ons needed on day one, so they can be factored into the overall budget. ## Frequently asked questions How much does vacation rental software cost? Entry-level plans start at $9 to $40 per month across the seven platforms I verified, and the average is $22.50 per month. Published mid-tier plans range from $33 to $54 per month, and published high-end plans range from $58 to $134 per month. Is there free vacation rental software? Yes, but free options are limited. Sirvoy offers a free plan for one room, while every other platform in this guide charges from the first property. Which vacation rental software offers a free trial? Vacation rental software free trial lengths range from seven to 30 days: Lodgify offers seven days, Guesty, OwnerRez, iGMS, and Sirvoy offer 14 days, and Little Hotelier offers 30 days, so all six platforms in this guide offer a trial. Do vacation rental software vendors charge booking commissions? Some do. Guesty Lite adds 1% per reservation, Little Hotelier Basics adds a 1% booking fee, and iGMS Flex charges $1 per booked night, while Lodgify, OwnerRez, and Sirvoy state they charge no booking fee or commission. Does vacation rental software include dynamic pricing? Some plans do. Lodgify includes dynamic pricing on Professional and Ultimate, Guesty Lite includes PriceOptimizer, and iGMS includes dynamic pricing on Pro+. How much does vacation rental software cost per property? Lodgify starts at $18 per month and OwnerRez at $40 per month for one property. OwnerRez’s price rises to $88 per month at five properties, which works out to $17.60 per property. ## Capterra's 2026 Software Buying Trends Report ### Download our 2026 Software Buying Trends Report to see how successful software adopters avoid disappointment and how your business can, too. * * * Looking for Vacation Rental software? Check out Capterra's list of the [best Vacation Rental software](https://www.capterra.com/vacation-rental-software/) solutions. ### Was this article helpful? * * * ## About the Author [### David Jani](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/david-jani/) David Jani is a senior content analyst at Capterra. 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All ratings and review counts reflect data as of the time of publication. To determine the category’s price ranges and averages, we consider the pricing of products that meet the following criteria: - Considered products must qualify as vacation rental software by meeting our category definition: "Vacation rental software is used by property managers and owners of houses, apartments and condos, to manage the reservations, guest communications and marketing of properties as an alternative to hotels" - Offer core vacation rental software features, including online booking, guest communications, and channel management. - Qualified for our most recent Shortlist for vacation rental software. - Have pricing information for software plans publicly available. We summarized publicly available pricing sources, including vendor websites, as of October 2026, starting with the lowest monthly pricing (excluding annual discounts) for packages that include core functionality for a specific software category. We list pricing for more advanced packages (per user, when available) that include the core software feature(s) and additional benefits. Your company’s needs may differ, and final pricing may vary. **Editorial independence:** Products are selected and ranked based on an objective methodology. While some vendors may pay Capterra when they receive web traffic or leads, this does not influence our selection or analysis. **Review sentiment referenced:** Review sentiment referenced in this guide’s supporting research was drawn from a Capterra review export covering the vacation rental software category (approximately 3,415 reviews across 154 products), filtered to the six products in this guide (764 reviews) and analyzed for themes related to pricing and value for money.