Feature Comparison
StayCaptain vs Hostaway — side by side.
| Feature | StayCaptain | Hostaway |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | ✓ Flat monthly ($19–$99) | ✗ Per-property/mo ($29+) |
| AI Guest Messaging | ✓ Fully automated AI | Template-based / Limited AI |
| Languages Supported | ✓ 6 languages natively | English-primary |
| Calendar Sync | ✓ All plans | ✓ All plans |
| Direct Guest Payments | ✓ Built-in, 0% commission | Via Stripe integration |
| WhatsApp Integration | ✓ Native | Via third-party |
| Adriatic / Balkan Market | ✓ Region-specific features | ✗ Global generic tool |
| Cleaning Coordination | ✓ Automated | ✓ Available |
| Channel Manager | ✓ Airbnb + Booking.com | ✓ 100+ channels |
| Setup Time | ✓ Under 10 minutes | Hours + onboarding |
| Free Trial | ✓ Yes, no credit card | Demo call required |
| Mobile App | ✓ Web (mobile-optimized) | ✓ Native apps |
Why Coastal Hosts Choose StayCaptain
Three things Hostaway can't match for growing portfolios on the coast.
No Per-Property Fees
Hostaway charges per listing — costs compound fast. StayCaptain is flat-rate. Grow your portfolio without growing your software bill.
Coastal Market Focus
Built for seasonal Adriatic rentals. Handles Albanian, Greek, Italian, and German guests natively — without add-ons or extra setup.
Live in Minutes
No onboarding call. No demo required. Add your first property, connect your calendar, and start automating in under 10 minutes.
Pricing Comparison
Flat monthly rate vs. per-property pricing that scales against you.
StayCaptain Pricing
Free Trial
- Starter: $19/mo
- Professional: $49/mo
- Business: $99/mo
- Flat rate — unlimited growth
- All features included per tier
- No onboarding fees
Hostaway Pricing
$29/property/mo
- Per-listing fee ($29+/property)
- Costs multiply with portfolio size
- Enterprise tiers for large portfolios
- Onboarding support included
- 100+ channel integrations
- Dedicated account manager (higher tiers)
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