Beds24 vs i-Rent

Beds24 is cloud software for accommodation providers, combining booking, property, and channel management. Its channel manager exchanges inventory and prices with connected channels through two-way XML and imports bookings; iCal synchronization is also available. A customizable, mobile-friendly booking page supports commission-free direct bookings. Property tools cover housekeeping, guest management, room assignment, and front-desk work, alongside automated messaging, dynamic pricing, cleaning management, and payment processing. Beds24 offers web access and iOS and Android apps for managing bookings, arrivals and departures, availability, and Airbnb and Booking.com messages. API V2 provides third parties access to accounts, properties, bookings, and inventory, with read-only and read/write token options. Its integration marketplace lists partners across accounting, business intelligence, compliance, distribution, guest experience, and property operations. Beds24 says it uses 256-bit SSL encryption and regular backups, and describes itself as a GDPR-compliant SaaS data processor. A listed hostel plan for one dorm and one bed costs €15.90 a month, billed monthly with no minimum term; channel manager and integrations cost extra. A free trial is available.

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.