Comparison
Octopus24 vs. Hostaway
Hostaway is popular for vacation rentals. Octopus24 serves both hotels and Airbnb operators.
Hostaway is well known among vacation-rental operators. Octopus24 manages both hotels and multiple Airbnb and Vrbo properties, with centralized inventory.
On top of multi-property management, Octopus24 adds activity and experience sales, local support in Spanish and zero per-booking commission.
Octopus24 next to Hostaway
The first column is Octopus24.
| Octopus24 | Hostaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Booking commission | 0%, always | Depends on the plan |
| Binding contract | No, cancel anytime | Depends on the plan |
| Local support in Spanish 24/7 | Yes, in-house team | Global, multi-language |
| Market focus | LATAM (Mexico, Spain, Latin America) | Vacation rental (global) |
| Local channels (BestDay, Despegar…) | Yes, within 200+ channels | Global focus |
| Activities & tours built in | Yes | Accommodation-focused |
| Website + metasearch | Included | Yes |
| Clear pricing, no surprises | Yes | Depends on the plan |
Frequently asked questions
Does Octopus24 charge commission per booking?
No. We never charge commission on the bookings you generate or on the channels you connect to.
Is there a lock-in or contract?
No. You can cancel anytime, with no penalties.
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