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# HOSTARA

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> HOSTARA is AI-powered virtual co-host software that automates routine guest messaging for Airbnb hosts and short-term rental managers.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses HOSTARA?

Self-managing Airbnb and short-term rental hosts with 2-10 properties who handle their own guest messaging. Typically solo operators or small hospitality businesses without a dedicated team, looking t

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Hostara

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: GBP 39.99
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate
- **Pricing Details**: Hostara is priced per property, not per user. One flat rate of £39.99 per property per month, whether you have one property or ten. There are no tiers, no seat licences and no percentage of your booking revenue, which is how a human co-host is normally paid at 15 to 25 percent.

A one-time setup fee of £99 covers building and training the co-host on your property, guided onboarding with our team, printed QR cards delivered to your door, agreeing your escalation rules, and full testing before the first guest message.

Billing is monthly and you can cancel at any time. Prices are in pounds sterling and exclude VAT where applicable.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom

## Features

- Autonomous Task Execution
- Contextual Guidance
- Inquiry Routing
- Natural Language Processing
- Proactive Chat

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [AI Agents for Customer Support](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/34696/ai-agents-for-customer-support/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Freshdesk](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/124981/freshdesk) — 4.5/5 (3494 reviews)
2. [Zoho Desk](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/169505/zoho-desk) — 4.5/5 (2216 reviews)
3. [LiveAgent](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/102188/liveagent) — 4.7/5 (1789 reviews)
4. [Fin](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1077853/Fin) — 4.5/5 (1153 reviews)
5. [TeamSupport](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/87908/teamsupport) — 4.5/5 (850 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1102976/HOSTARA)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10047629/HOSTARA/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1102976/HOSTARA> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1102976/HOSTARA> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1102976/HOSTARA> |
| en-GB | <https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1102976/HOSTARA> |
| en-IE | <https://www.capterra.ie/software/1102976/HOSTARA> |
| en-IL | <https://www.capterra.co.il/software/1102976/HOSTARA> |
| en-IN | <https://www.capterra.in/software/1102976/HOSTARA> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1102976/HOSTARA> |
| en-SG | <https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1102976/HOSTARA> |
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