Hostfully Guidebooks or Touch Stay?
Pick the platform that fits your property business.
A side-by-side look at pricing, automation and guest communication, so you can match each guidebook tool to your portfolio before you commit.
Branded guidebooks for hosts of any size
AI-built guidebooks with 24/7 chatbot
Which one should you choose?
Each platform is strongest in a different situation.
Choose Hostfully Guidebooks
If you want a genuinely free single guidebook, or you're already on Hostfully PMS and want native syncing with your properties and smart devices.
Choose Touch Stay
If you want AI tools that auto-build your first guide from a listing link, a 24/7 AI chatbot, and a Stripe-powered upsell widget with a built-in guest CRM.
Consider Zeevou
RECOMMENDEDIf you want guest messaging and automation included free in your core PMS, 0% commission on direct bookings, and modular features instead of a separate guidebook subscription.
Hostfully Guidebooks vs Touch Stay at a glance
Based on publicly available data as of September 2026.
Hostfully GuidebooksBranded digital guidebooks with upsells, from one property to 200+
Touch StayAI-generated guidebooks with chatbot support and Stripe upsells
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Free core PMS, 0% commission on direct bookings and everything you need to grow from 5 units to 200+.
Book a free consultation“…Easy to board the property and integrate with the OTA’s. I love the monthly chat where we can be updated on features and improvements…”
Tamar Finkelstein“…A game-changer in helping me systemise my business operations while providing a seamless user journey for my guests…”
Jordan Bunton-Williams“…The perfect Channel Manager for our portfolio. ID verification, agreements and security deposits all in one place!…”
Fabian ProsciucA quick feature breakdown
Guidebook Content
| Feature | Hostfully Guidebooks | Touch Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Property manuals | ||
| Local area guide | ||
| Custom branding | Pro/Enterprise plans | |
| Multi-language support |
Guest Experience
| Feature | Hostfully Guidebooks | Touch Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile-friendly web app | ||
| Upselling / add-ons | ||
| Guest communication | – |
Management
| Feature | Hostfully Guidebooks | Touch Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Templates across properties | ||
| Analytics | views, engagement, feedback tracking | |
| PMS integrations |
Information is based on publicly available data and our independent analysis as of September 2026. Features, pricing and capabilities may change without notice. “–” means the company does not list the feature publicly.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hostfully Guidebooks or Touch Stay free?
Hostfully Guidebooks has a genuinely free plan covering one guidebook, though it displays sponsored recommendations you can only remove on a paid plan. Touch Stay doesn't list a free plan; instead it offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
Which is better for a large portfolio?
Hostfully Guidebooks publishes clear tiers up to 199 guidebooks on Pro and quote-based Enterprise support for 200+, which gives larger operators a visible scaling path. Touch Stay's pricing is calculator-based rather than tiered by guidebook count, so it's worth requesting a quote to compare at scale.
Which platform automates more of the guest experience?
Touch Stay leans further into automation, with an AI chatbot that answers guest questions 24/7 in the guest's language and an AI Guidebook Generator that builds your first guide from a listing link. Hostfully Guidebooks also offers an AI Itinerary Planner and bulk editing across properties on its paid plans.
Can I make money from guest upsells with either tool?
Yes. Hostfully Guidebooks offers revenue through its Guidebook Marketplace and referral revenue on paid plans. Touch Stay's Upsell Widget takes payments directly via Stripe, and property managers typically add $20 to $50 or more per stay in extra revenue, according to Touch Stay.
How do these guidebook tools compare to an all-in-one platform like Zeevou?
Both Hostfully Guidebooks and Touch Stay are standalone guidebook products you'd run alongside your booking and messaging systems. Zeevou includes guest messaging and automation in its free core PMS, with 0% commission on direct bookings, so you're not paying for guidebook features separately from your property management software.
