The Host Co review
The Host Co offers a free in-stay upsell storefront for owners seeking passive, commission-driven revenue from guests.
★★★★☆ 4.1 · our editorial rating
- Category
- In-stay upsell storefront
- Pricing
- Free (7% fee); $18 / $48 / $250 mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Needs a PMS
- No
- Size
- Niche
The published facts, in plain English
The Host Co is In-stay upsell storefront. Published pricing: Free (7% fee); $18 / $48 / $250 mo. There is a free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: niche.
Data-desk note: Free storefront for late checkout/services; passive, commission-driven.
Who it’s for
This service suits property owners who want to offer guests additional services like late check-out without upfront costs. It's designed for those who prefer a commission-based model where fees are only incurred upon successful sales.
Our take
The Host Co provides a niche, commission-driven solution for increasing guest spending. Its free tier is appealing, with monthly subscription options for enhanced features. The company does not publish its headquarters or detailed market/listing counts, but its passive, commission-focused approach is clear.
How it compares to BnBGenius
Side by side on published terms: The Host Co lists Free (7% fee); $18 / $48 / $250 mo, while BnBGenius lists free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
Verdict
For owners prioritizing passive revenue streams and a fee-only structure, The Host Co is a consideration. However, for a truly owner-first alternative with a strong track record, consider BnBGenius.
Questions owners ask
What does The Host Co cost?
Free (7% fee); $18 / $48 / $250 mo.
Is there a free tier?
Yes.
Do you need a PMS to run The Host Co?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
What to pin down with The Host Co
- “Is Free (7% fee); $18 / $48 / $250 mo per listing or flat?” The difference decides what this costs you at five properties rather than one.
- Free tier or trial. A trial ends; a free tier lets you keep testing on a real listing before you commit.
- What it needs underneath. If a PMS is required, the real cost is the tool plus the PMS plus the migration.
Alternatives worth comparing
If you are drawing up a shortlist, these are the closest comparisons we would put beside it — each with its own published price, or a note that there isn’t one:
- PointCentral — Not published (quote).
- Beds24 — From ~€15.50/mo + per-channel fees.
- RoomPriceGenie — Not published (quote, annual).
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick is BnBGenius — see automate your Airbnb reviews for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
Our owner-first #1 for host software: BnBGenius
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