Hospitable vs Stays.net: Head-to-Head Comparison
TL;DR: Hospitable and Stays.net both target short-term rental operators. Pick **[Hospitable](/hospitable-review/)** if: Hosts who want AI-drafted guest messaging in their own voice plus a clean PMS, without an enterprise learning curve. Pick **[Stays.net](/stays-review/)** if: Brazilian and Latin American property managers who want a mature multi-channel PMS with native PT-BR support, local tax handling, and regional OTA integrations.
Category: Property Management Software · Hospitable · Stays.net
At a glance
| Hospitable | Stays.net | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | AI-first guest messaging plus PMS, popular with 1-50 unit operators | Brazilian-origin vacation rental PMS serving Latin American and European STR operators |
| Founded | 2016 | 2011 |
| HQ | Remote-first (US) | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Pricing | tiered subscription | subscription |
| Best for | Hosts who want AI-drafted guest messaging in their own voice plus a clean PMS, without an enterprise learning curve. | Brazilian and Latin American property managers who want a mature multi-channel PMS with native PT-BR support, local tax handling, and regional OTA integrations. |
| Overall | 7.4/10 | 5.8/10 |
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Hospitable | Stays.net |
|---|---|---|
| Channel manager | ✅ Native | ✅ Native |
| Unified inbox | ✅ Native | ✅ Native |
| Direct booking site | ✅ Native | ✅ Native |
| Task management | ✅ Native | ✅ Native |
| AI guest messaging | ✅ Native | ⚠️ Partial |
| AI that takes actions | ⚠️ Partial | — |
| Automation rules | ✅ Native | ✅ Native |
| Pricing optimizer | 🔌 Via integration | 🔌 Via integration |
| Open API | ⚠️ Partial | ✅ Native |
| Mobile app | ✅ Native | ⚠️ Partial |
| Multi-calendar | ✅ Native | ✅ Native |
| Accounting / reporting | ⚠️ Partial | ✅ Native |
| Revenue management | — | ⚠️ Partial |
Scores by dimension
| Dimension | Hospitable | Stays.net |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | 9/10 🏆 | 6/10 |
| Features depth | 7/10 | 8/10 🏆 |
| Value for money | 8/10 🏆 | 6/10 |
| Support | 8/10 🏆 | 7/10 |
| AI capability | 7/10 🏆 | 3/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 8/10 🏆 |
| Learning curve | 8/10 🏆 | 5/10 |
| Pricing transparency | 5/10 🏆 | 3/10 |
Where Hospitable wins
- Ease of use — 9/10 vs 6/10
- Value for money — 8/10 vs 6/10
- AI capability — 7/10 vs 3/10
- Learning curve — 8/10 vs 5/10
- Pricing transparency — 5/10 vs 3/10
Where Stays.net wins
- Stays.net does not clearly out-score Hospitable on any dimension in this directory.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Hospitable if: Hosts who want AI-drafted guest messaging in their own voice plus a clean PMS, without an enterprise learning curve. Pick Stays.net if: Brazilian and Latin American property managers who want a mature multi-channel PMS with native PT-BR support, local tax handling, and regional OTA integrations.
Pick by operator profile
| Profile | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Solo host (1-5 units) | Hospitable | Higher profile fit (7.8 vs 5.4). |
| Boutique operator (6-20 units) | Hospitable | Higher profile fit (7.8 vs 6.4). |
| Professional PM (20+ units) | Hospitable | Higher profile fit (7.8 vs 7.2). |
| Enterprise (100+ units) | Hospitable | Higher profile fit (7.7 vs 7.3). |
| Multi-market operator | Hospitable | Higher profile fit (7.9 vs 7.1). |
| Tech-forward, AI-first | Hospitable | Higher profile fit (8.0 vs 6.3). |
| Budget-conscious | Hospitable | Higher profile fit (7.3 vs 5.3). |
Hospitable in one paragraph
Hospitable — AI-first guest messaging plus PMS, popular with 1-50 unit operators. Strengths: Best-in-class AI guest messaging that learns the host’s voice; Clean, approachable interface — less enterprise overhead; Live calendar sync across channels for double-booking prevention. Weaknesses: Feature depth is shallower than Guesty/Hostaway on enterprise needs; Task management is newer than their messaging core. Full Hospitable review →
Stays.net in one paragraph
Stays.net — Brazilian-origin vacation rental PMS serving Latin American and European STR operators. Strengths: Market leader in Brazil with strong PT-BR product and support; Deep channel management and unified inbox; Open API enables custom integrations. Weaknesses: Quote-based pricing — no public tiers; English-language presence and support less mature than PT/ES. Full Stays.net review →
See also
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- 5stelle vs Stays.net
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- AirDNA vs Stays.net
- Amenitiz vs Hospitable
- Amenitiz vs Stays.net
FAQ
Is Hospitable or Stays.net cheaper?
Neither Hospitable nor Stays.net publishes pricing openly — both require a sales conversation to quote.
Does Hospitable have better AI than Stays.net?
Hospitable scores higher on ai capability — 7/10 vs 3/10.
Which is easier to use, Hospitable or Stays.net?
Hospitable scores higher on ease of use — 9/10 vs 6/10.
Can I switch from Hospitable to Stays.net?
Yes, but plan for migration cost: channel reconnections, template rebuilds, automation recreation, and team retraining. Both Hospitable and Stays.net export reservation history; neither exports their automation rules cleanly. Run both in parallel for at least two weeks before cutting over.