Host Tools

Pricing summary

Messaging $28/month billed yearly ($30 monthly) for one listing; Pro $30 yearly ($32 monthly); each added listing costs less; Pro reaches $353/month at 50 listings; 14-day trial (as of Oct 2026).

Verified 2026-10-19. Pricing source

What it automates

• Automated messages and reviews
• SMS/email cleaner notifications
• Smart lock codes (Pro)
• AI-personalized replies (Pro)

What still needs a human

• Reviewing AI replies
• Pricing decisions
• Guest exceptions

Verified integrations

• Google (unified inbox)
• Smart locks ($3 per lock per month on Pro)

Strengths

• Cheap entry; no contract; no credit card for trial

Limitations

• AI replies only on Pro

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Last verified 2026-10-19.