Avantio vs i-Rent

Avantio is an all-in-one property management platform for professional vacation-rental operators. It combines PMS, channel management and direct-booking tools for short-term, mid-term and hybrid portfolios in one inventory. Its channel manager synchronizes rates, availability and booking rules in real time across more than 50 online travel agencies. A website builder and booking engine support branded direct-booking sites with multilingual and multi-currency options. Operations tools schedule cleaning and maintenance, assign tasks, track work and automate processes. The Unified Inbox combines portal conversations, WhatsApp and SMS for guests, owners and suppliers. Owner tools include dashboards, payments, contracts, settlements and statements. Avantio lists integrations with Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Google Vacation Rentals, Expedia, accounting, check-in, payment and smart-lock tools. It is available on Android, iOS, web and API, although mobile app coverage is listed as web only.

i-Rent is a property management system and channel manager for holiday rentals, with a website builder for taking direct bookings. The builder creates a responsive rental site with a booking engine, or adds booking functions to an existing site through a plugin. Guests can check real-time availability, view dynamic pricing, and pay securely online. Search filters cover location, accommodation type, price, capacity, amenities, and nearby points of interest. Property websites support up to eleven languages, with more available on request. The API can connect i-Rent.net to other systems, while iCal synchronizes calendars when a direct connection is unavailable. Rental Manager Plus lists a unified inbox for Booking.com, Airbnb, and VRBO. Property Manager and Owner apps are available for iOS and Android, as are dedicated apps for cleaning and maintenance teams. Rental Manager costs €72 a month for 5–24 properties; Rental Manager Plus costs €154.50 a month for 25–249; Rental Enterprise costs €409.50 a month for 250 or more. A free trial is offered, with duration tailored to the customer’s situation and goals.