i-Rent vs iGMS

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.

iGMS is short-term rental software for managing guest communication, bookings, booking changes, and daily operations. It brings calendars, messages, and reservations from Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com into one workspace, where its AI inbox can suggest replies. Hosts can set instructions once so cleaners receive details such as parking and door codes automatically. iGMS lists direct integrations with Airbnb, Vrbo, HomeAway, regional platforms, and Booking.com; TripAdvisor, Agoda, and Expedia can connect through iCal. The service offers web access and Android and iOS apps, though the Airbnb Listing Editor requires the desktop version. Plans include FLEX at $1 a month, billed per booked night, with a $20 per property/month minimum; PRO at $48 a month per property, billed monthly; and PRO+ at $69 a month per property, billed monthly. A free trial is available, but there is no free plan. PRO+ dynamic pricing is limited to the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Spain.