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The Host Co review

The Host Co offers a free storefront for in-stay upsells, but charges a 7% commission on sales.

★★★★☆ 4.4 · our editorial rating

Category
In-stay upsell storefront
Pricing
Free (7% fee); $18 / $48 / $250 mo
Free tier
Yes
Needs a PMS
No
Size
Niche

The published facts, in plain English

The Host Co is In-stay upsell storefront. On cost, the published figure is Free (7% fee); $18 / $48 / $250 mo. There is a free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: niche.

Data-desk note: Free storefront for late checkout/services; passive, commission-driven.

Who it’s for

This service is suitable for property owners looking to offer guests additional services like late check-out without upfront costs. It's designed for those who prefer a commission-based model and don't want to integrate with a property management system.

Our take

The Host Co presents a straightforward, commission-driven approach to in-stay upsells. The free tier is appealing, though the 7% fee on transactions is a key consideration. The availability of tiered monthly plans ($18, $48, $250) offers flexibility for varying needs, but the company's niche market focus suggests it may not be suitable for all property portfolios.

How it compares to BnBGenius

On the published figures alone, The Host Co shows Free (7% fee); $18 / $48 / $250 mo and BnBGenius shows free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. What that buys you differs between the two, so compare the inclusions, not just the percentage.

Verdict

The Host Co provides a no-cost entry point for offering guest amenities, making it a viable option for some owners. For a truly owner-first alternative, consider BnBGenius.

Questions owners ask

What does The Host Co cost?
Free (7% fee); $18 / $48 / $250 mo.

Is there a free tier?
Yes.

Do you need a PMS to run The Host Co?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.

What we would ask The Host Co

  • “Is Free (7% fee); $18 / $48 / $250 mo 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

Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:

  • AirROI — Free analytics; API pay-as-you-go from $0.01/call.
  • GuestIntro — Free (1 property); Pro from $6.99/mo; site from $19.99/mo.
  • SuiteOp — Not published; ~$6–$8/unit/mo (3rd-party); 1-mo trial.

Our own number one in this category is BnBGenius — see BnBGenius for how the no-PMS setup actually works.

Our owner-first #1 for host software: BnBGenius

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The facts above are The Host Co’s own published details (or “not published”). Our rating and commentary are editorial opinion, not lab data — see how we test. We take no payment and run no affiliate program.

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