Airbnb host management software built for India
Hostivate is a web-based platform that automates the repetitive work of short-term rental hosting — guest communication, cleaning coordination, calendar sync, and analytics — designed specifically for Indian hosts managing 1 to 10 properties.
What is Hostivate?
Hostivate is property management software for Airbnb hosts in India. It connects to your listings on Airbnb, MakeMyTrip, Booking.com, and other OTAs via iCal calendar sync — no API approval required — and automates the tasks that currently eat your time: sending check-in instructions, briefing your cleaner, tracking revenue, and coordinating across multiple platforms.
It is built by Merakomedia, an Indian software company, and is designed for the way Indian hosts actually work: part-time, on WhatsApp, in Indian Rupees, across platforms like MakeMyTrip that global tools rarely support.
Who is Hostivate for?
Hostivate is specifically designed for:
- Indian Airbnb hosts managing 1-10 properties part-time
- Hosts listed on Airbnb, MakeMyTrip, Booking.com, or a combination
- Hosts who spend significant time on WhatsApp coordinating with guests and cleaners
- Hosts who want analytics — occupancy rate, ADR, RevPAR — without spreadsheets
- Hosts building a direct booking channel to reduce OTA commission
It is not designed for large property management companies, hotel chains, or hosts outside India. Global tools like Guesty and Hostaway exist for those markets.
How does Hostivate work?
Hostivate uses iCal feed synchronisation — the same standard protocol your OTAs already use to share calendars with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and each other. You paste your platform's iCal export URL into Hostivate, and bookings appear in your dashboard automatically. Paste Hostivate's export URL back into your OTA and you get full two-way sync: any booking anywhere blocks the calendar everywhere.
From there, Hostivate sends automated guest messages at the right moments (pre-arrival, check-in day, checkout reminder), sends your cleaner a WhatsApp link with the job brief for each turnover, and tracks revenue across all properties in a single analytics dashboard.
How much does Hostivate cost?
Hostivate costs ₹999 per property per month. There is a 14-day free trial — no credit card required. There are no setup fees, no per-booking fees, and no long-term contracts. Cancel any time from the Billing page.
For comparison, global alternatives like Guesty start at $49-199/month (₹4,000-16,500) and are priced for professional property managers in Western markets. Hostivate is priced for the Indian casual host.
What does Hostivate include?
Guest messaging automation
Pre-arrival, check-in day, and checkout messages sent automatically. Customise templates with merge tags — guest name, property, door code, WiFi.
iCal calendar sync
Two-way sync with Airbnb, MakeMyTrip, Booking.com, VRBO, and any platform that exports iCal. No API approval needed.
Cleaner coordination portal
Cleaners receive a WhatsApp link with the job brief, checklist, and door code. They mark done when finished — you get an instant notification.
Guest portal
Each guest gets a private link with WiFi, door code, check-in steps, house rules, city guide, weather, and countdown to arrival.
Revenue analytics
ADR, RevPAR, occupancy rate, year-on-year comparison, booking lead time, and length of stay — all per property in INR.
Direct booking page
A shareable property page for direct bookings with no OTA commission. Guests can browse photos, amenities, and enquire directly.
Add-ons and experiences
Sell airport transfers, breakfast, sunset tours, yoga sessions. Guests order from their portal; you approve each order.
Expense tracker
Log costs by category and property. See monthly spend chart, category breakdown, and P&L per property.
Maintenance tracker
Log, assign, and resolve property issues. Cleaners can report problems from their portal link.
Reviews dashboard
Global view of all guest reviews across every property, with rating breakdown and per-property stats.
Hostivate vs alternatives
| Feature | Hostivate | Global tools (Guesty, Hostaway) | Manual (WhatsApp + sheets) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designed for India | Yes | No | Yes |
| MakeMyTrip support | Yes | Rare | Yes |
| WhatsApp-first workflow | Yes | Partial | Yes |
| No API approval needed | Yes | Varies | Yes |
| Guest messaging automation | Yes | Yes | No |
| iCal two-way sync | Yes | Yes | No |
| Revenue analytics (ADR, RevPAR) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cleaner coordination portal | Yes | Limited | No |
| Direct booking page | Yes | Extra cost | No |
| Price per property/month | ₹999 (~$12) | $49–$199+ | ₹0 |
| 14-day free trial | Yes | Varies | N/A |