On request
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Hotel & hospitality software · Alternatives
Best Hostaway alternatives in India (2026)
Hostaway is a hotel & hospitality software product from Hostaway, Helsinki, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 6 are built in India, and 2 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Hostaway are Guesty (On request), Bookingjini (On request), Lodgify (₹1,500/mo), RateGain (On request) and IDS Next (On request). QloApps is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,500/month.
Why businesses look for a Hostaway alternative
The price isn't published
Hostaway quotes Hostaway per organisation. 1 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
Hostaway has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Hostaway is built in Finland. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Hostaway alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Hostaway's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Hostaway (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | Guesty | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 2 |  Bookingjini | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 3 |  Lodgify | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  RateGain | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  IDS Next | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  WINHMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  QloApps | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Cloudbeds | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Oracle OPERA Cloud | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  Mews | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 11 |  Protel | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Hostfully | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 13 |  Reznext | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Revinate | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 15 |  IDeaS | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 16 |  RMS Cloud | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 17 |  Duetto | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 18 |  Hotel Effectiveness | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 19 |  Cendyn | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 20 |  Canary Technologies | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 |
Top 10 Hostaway alternatives in detail
2. Bookingjini
Bookingjini Labs · Bhubaneswar · Hotel & hospitality software · 4.1/5
Hotel booking engine, channel manager and PMS focused on growing direct reservations.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Hostaway
- Built in India (Bhubaneswar)
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hostaway
- Publishes a price (₹1,500/mo); Hostaway is quote-only
4. RateGain
RateGain · Noida · Hotel & hospitality software · 4.5/5
Travel and hospitality distribution and pricing, listed on NSE.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Hostaway
- Built in India (Noida)
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Hostaway
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
6. WINHMS
Hotel Softwares India · Chennai · Hotel & hospitality software · 4.4/5
Hotel management system.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Hostaway
- Built in India (Chennai)
7. QloApps
Webkul · New Delhi · Hotel & hospitality software · 4.5/5
Open-source hotel booking built in Delhi.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Hostaway
- Has a free plan — Hostaway does not
- Built in India (New Delhi)
- Open source
8. Cloudbeds
Cloudbeds · San Diego · Hotel & hospitality software · 4.2/5
Hospitality management platform.
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
Hostaway alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Hostaway
Free Hostaway alternatives
Indian alternatives to Hostaway
How to choose a Hostaway alternative
- Check the channel manager's OTA coverage in India — MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Agoda and Booking.com at minimum.
- Test front-desk speed and offline resilience.
- Compare per-room pricing and commission on direct bookings.
Hostaway alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Hostaway in 2026?+
The closest matches to Hostaway on App Advisor are Guesty (On request), Bookingjini (On request), Lodgify (₹1,500/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Hostaway, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Hostaway?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: QloApps (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Hostaway?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Lodgify starts lowest at ₹1,500/mo. QloApps also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Hostaway?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Bookingjini (On request), RateGain (On request), IDS Next (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Hostaway vs Guesty: which is better?+
Guesty is the closest match to Hostaway in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Hostaway alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in hotel & hospitality software or a category Hostaway also covers, and Hostaway's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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