Landlory
Baselane vs Hostaway
In short.
Pick Baselane if you run DIY & small landlords;
pick Hostaway if you run Airbnb & short-term rentals.
Baselane starts free,
Hostaway custom.
Landlord banking and finance platform with rent collection.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Short-term-rental PMS for growing professional STR portfolios.
- Best forAirbnb & short-term rentals
- Starts atCustom
- Free optionNo
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
Baselane |
Hostaway |
|
|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | ✓ | ✕ |
| Listing syndication | ✕ | ✓ |
| Online applications | Partial | ✕ |
| Lease management | Partial | ✕ |
| Maintenance requests | ✕ | ✓ |
| Accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expense tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Owner portal | ✕ | ✓ |
| Tenant portal | Partial | ✕ |
| Document storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bank integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renters insurance | ✕ | ✕ |
| AI features | Partial | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing
Baselane
| Corebanking & bookkeeping essentials | Free |
|---|---|
| SmartAI-automated finances | $20/mo |
Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.
Hostaway
| Customquote-based · get a free quote | $None |
|---|
Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.
Pros & cons
Baselane
Pros
- Built-in landlord banking (high APY, cash-back debit)
- Excellent bookkeeping and auto-categorization
- Free core plan
Cons
- No listing syndication or maintenance depth
- Many features are per-use add-ons; banking-first, not full PM
Hostaway
Pros
- Strong channel management, automation and integrations
- Scalable for growing STR managers
Cons
- Pricing is opaque and quote-based
- Annual commitment; costly at low listing counts
FAQ
What is the difference between Baselane and Hostaway?
Baselane is best for DIY & small landlords, while Hostaway is best for Airbnb & short-term rentals.
Is Baselane or Hostaway cheaper?
Hostaway is the cheaper option — it has custom pricing.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, Hostaway rates slightly higher (4.7★ on Capterra).