iGMS vs Stays.net: Head-to-Head Comparison
TL;DR: iGMS and Stays.net both target short-term rental operators. 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. 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 · iGMS · Stays.net
At a glance
| iGMS | Stays.net | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Affordable AI-messaging-first PMS for individual Airbnb hosts and small portfolios | Brazilian-origin vacation rental PMS serving Latin American and European STR operators |
| Founded | 2015 | 2011 |
| HQ | North Vancouver, BC, Canada | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Pricing | from $20/mo | subscription |
| Best for | 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. | 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 | 7.1/10 | 5.8/10 |
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | iGMS | Stays.net |
|---|---|---|
| Channel manager | ✅ Native | ✅ Native |
| Unified inbox | ✅ Native | ✅ Native |
| Direct booking site | ⚠️ Partial | ✅ 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 | ⚠️ Partial |
Scores by dimension
| Dimension | iGMS | Stays.net |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | 8/10 🏆 | 6/10 |
| Features depth | 6/10 | 8/10 🏆 |
| Value for money | 8/10 🏆 | 6/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 7/10 🏆 |
| AI capability | 7/10 🏆 | 3/10 |
| Scalability | 5/10 | 8/10 🏆 |
| Learning curve | 8/10 🏆 | 5/10 |
| Pricing transparency | 9/10 🏆 | 3/10 |
Where iGMS wins
- Ease of use — 8/10 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 — 9/10 vs 3/10
Where Stays.net wins
- Features depth — 8/10 vs 6/10
- Scalability — 8/10 vs 5/10
Which one should you pick?
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 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) | iGMS | Higher profile fit (7.7 vs 5.4). |
| Boutique operator (6-20 units) | iGMS | Higher profile fit (7.4 vs 6.4). |
| Professional PM (20+ units) | Stays.net | Higher profile fit (7.2 vs 6.8). |
| Enterprise (100+ units) | Stays.net | Higher profile fit (7.3 vs 6.5). |
| Multi-market operator | Tie | Both score within a rounding error on this profile — pick on pricing and gut. |
| Tech-forward, AI-first | iGMS | Higher profile fit (7.5 vs 6.3). |
| Budget-conscious | iGMS | Higher profile fit (8.2 vs 5.3). |
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 →
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 →
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FAQ
Is iGMS or Stays.net cheaper?
iGMS publishes entry-level pricing; Stays.net requires a sales call, so the answer depends on the quote you get.
Does iGMS have better AI than Stays.net?
iGMS scores higher on ai capability — 7/10 vs 3/10.
Which is easier to use, iGMS or Stays.net?
iGMS scores higher on ease of use — 8/10 vs 6/10.
Can I switch from iGMS to Stays.net?
Yes, but plan for migration cost: channel reconnections, template rebuilds, automation recreation, and team retraining. Both iGMS and Stays.net export reservation history; neither exports their automation rules cleanly. Run both in parallel for at least two weeks before cutting over.