Amenitiz vs iGMS: Head-to-Head Comparison
TL;DR: Amenitiz and iGMS both target short-term rental operators. Pick **[Amenitiz](/amenitiz-review/)** if: Independent boutique hoteliers and B&B owners in Europe who want PMS + channel manager + booking engine + website builder + payments in one subscription, at a predictable flat rate. Pick **[iGMS](/igms-review/)** if: Airbnb-first hosts who want AI-drafted guest replies, a unified inbox, and basic team tools at a price point that doesn't require a sales call.
Category: Property Management Software · Amenitiz · iGMS
At a glance
| Amenitiz | iGMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Barcelona-based all-in-one PMS for independent boutique hotels, B&Bs, and small vacation rentals in Europe | Affordable AI-messaging-first PMS for individual Airbnb hosts and small portfolios |
| Founded | 2017 | 2015 |
| HQ | Barcelona, Spain | North Vancouver, BC, Canada |
| Pricing | subscription | from $20/mo |
| Best for | Independent boutique hoteliers and B&B owners in Europe who want PMS + channel manager + booking engine + website builder + payments in one subscription, at a predictable flat rate. | Airbnb-first hosts who want AI-drafted guest replies, a unified inbox, and basic team tools at a price point that doesn’t require a sales call. |
| Overall | 5.9/10 | 7.1/10 |
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Amenitiz | iGMS |
|---|---|---|
| Channel manager | ✅ Native | ✅ Native |
| Unified inbox | ⚠️ Partial | ✅ Native |
| Direct booking site | ✅ Native | ⚠️ Partial |
| Task management | ⚠️ Partial | ✅ Native |
| AI guest messaging | — | ✅ Native |
| AI that takes actions | — | ⚠️ Partial |
| Automation rules | ⚠️ Partial | ✅ Native |
| Pricing optimizer | ✅ Native | 🔌 Via integration |
| Open API | ⚠️ Partial | ⚠️ Partial |
| Mobile app | ⚠️ Partial | ✅ Native |
| Multi-calendar | ✅ Native | ✅ Native |
| Accounting / reporting | ⚠️ Partial | ⚠️ Partial |
| Revenue management | ✅ Native | ⚠️ Partial |
Scores by dimension
| Dimension | Amenitiz | iGMS |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | 7/10 | 8/10 🏆 |
| Features depth | 7/10 🏆 | 6/10 |
| Value for money | 7/10 | 8/10 🏆 |
| Support | 5/10 | 6/10 🏆 |
| AI capability | 3/10 | 7/10 🏆 |
| Scalability | 6/10 🏆 | 5/10 |
| Learning curve | 7/10 | 8/10 🏆 |
| Pricing transparency | 5/10 | 9/10 🏆 |
Where Amenitiz wins
- Amenitiz does not clearly out-score iGMS on any dimension in this directory.
Where iGMS wins
- AI capability — 7/10 vs 3/10
- Pricing transparency — 9/10 vs 5/10
- AI guest messaging — native in iGMS, not in Amenitiz
Which one should you pick?
Pick Amenitiz if: Independent boutique hoteliers and B&B owners in Europe who want PMS + channel manager + booking engine + website builder + payments in one subscription, at a predictable flat rate. Pick iGMS if: Airbnb-first hosts who want AI-drafted guest replies, a unified inbox, and basic team tools at a price point that doesn’t require a sales call.
Pick by operator profile
| Profile | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Solo host (1-5 units) | iGMS | Higher profile fit (7.7 vs 6.2). |
| Boutique operator (6-20 units) | iGMS | Higher profile fit (7.4 vs 5.7). |
| Professional PM (20+ units) | iGMS | Higher profile fit (6.8 vs 5.8). |
| Enterprise (100+ units) | iGMS | Higher profile fit (6.5 vs 5.4). |
| Multi-market operator | iGMS | Higher profile fit (7.0 vs 5.4). |
| Tech-forward, AI-first | iGMS | Higher profile fit (7.5 vs 4.8). |
| Budget-conscious | iGMS | Higher profile fit (8.2 vs 6.4). |
Amenitiz in one paragraph
Amenitiz — Barcelona-based all-in-one PMS for independent boutique hotels, B&Bs, and small vacation rentals in Europe. Strengths: True all-in-one — PMS, channel manager, booking engine, website builder, payments, marketing; 150+ OTA connections with real-time sync; 0% commission on direct bookings via the native booking engine. Weaknesses: Hotel-centric — vacation rental automation (smart locks, turnover ops) is shallow; Multi-property Google Hotel connectivity limited to one GMB listing. Full Amenitiz review →
iGMS in one paragraph
iGMS — Affordable AI-messaging-first PMS for individual Airbnb hosts and small portfolios. Strengths: Airbnb Preferred Software Partner, Booking.com Certified Connectivity Partner, Vrbo Connected Partner; AI guest-messaging automation is the headline feature and it works on Airbnb’s native channel; Strong native mobile app (iOS + Android) with feature parity. Weaknesses: Messaging has a perceptible delay — not true real-time on incoming guest messages; 30-day multi-property calendar view missing; UX feels cramped at scale. Full iGMS review →
See also
- All Property Management Software comparisons
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- 5stelle vs iGMS
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- AirDNA vs iGMS
- Amenitiz vs AvaiBook
- AvaiBook vs iGMS
FAQ
Is Amenitiz or iGMS cheaper?
iGMS publishes entry-level pricing; Amenitiz requires a sales call, so the answer depends on the quote you get.
Does Amenitiz have better AI than iGMS?
iGMS scores higher on ai capability — 7/10 vs 3/10.
Which is easier to use, Amenitiz or iGMS?
iGMS scores higher on ease of use — 8/10 vs 7/10.
Can I switch from Amenitiz to iGMS?
Yes, but plan for migration cost: channel reconnections, template rebuilds, automation recreation, and team retraining. Both Amenitiz and iGMS export reservation history; neither exports their automation rules cleanly. Run both in parallel for at least two weeks before cutting over.