Host Tools review
Host Tools offers messaging automation and auto-review publishing for hosts.
★★★★☆ 4.0 · our editorial rating
- Category
- PMS / messaging automation
- Pricing
- ~$28–$30/listing/mo; 14-day trial
- Free tier
- Trial
- Needs a PMS
- No
- Size
- Mid
The published facts, in plain English
Host Tools is PMS / messaging automation. It lists its pricing as ~$28–$30/listing/mo; 14-day trial. There is a trial rather than a free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: mid.
Data-desk note: No-PMS messaging + auto-review publishing; per-listing price beats us only at 0 listings.
Who it’s for
This tool is for hosts who want to automate guest communication and review writing without needing a full Property Management System (PMS). Its mid-tier size suggests it's suitable for a range of operations.
Our take
Host Tools provides a valuable service for streamlining guest interactions and generating reviews automatically. It operates independently of a PMS, which can be an advantage for some owners. Pricing is competitive, falling in the range of ~$28–$30 per listing per month, with a 14-day trial available.
How it compares to BnBGenius
Side by side on published terms: Host Tools lists ~$28–$30/listing/mo; 14-day trial, while BnBGenius lists free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
Verdict
Host Tools is a solid choice for automating messaging and reviews, especially if you don't require a full PMS. For an owner-first alternative, consider BnBGenius.
Questions owners ask
What does Host Tools cost?
~$28–$30/listing/mo; 14-day trial.
Is there a free tier?
There is a trial, not a free tier.
Do you need a PMS to run Host Tools?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
What to pin down with Host Tools
- “Is ~$28–$30/listing/mo; 14-day trial per listing or flat?” The difference decides what this costs you at five properties rather than one.
- Free tier or trial. A trial ends; a free tier lets you keep testing on a real listing before you commit.
- What it needs underneath. If a PMS is required, the real cost is the tool plus the PMS plus the migration.
Alternatives worth comparing
Three others we would weigh against it, with their own published numbers rather than our guesses:
- Turno — Free (1 prop / marketplace-only); $10/mo BYO cleaners.
- Duve — From $120/$150/$200/mo minimum.
- PointCentral — Not published (quote).
Our own number one in this category is BnBGenius — see cleaning coordination for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
Our owner-first #1 for host software: BnBGenius
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