iGMS vs Uplisting:
Which Wins for Growing STR Hosts?

Q: Is iGMS or Uplisting cheaper for a small portfolio?

iGMS’s FLEX plan starts at $1 per booked night with a $20/property/month minimum, while Uplisting’s Independent Host plan is £40/month flat or £0/month plus 3% commission on Pay As You Go for up to 4 properties. Which works out cheaper depends on your occupancy and booking volume, so it’s worth modelling your actual numbers against both.

Q: Which is better for scaling beyond a handful of properties?

Uplisting’s Operator and Manager plans are explicitly built for growing operators and larger portfolios, with per-listing pricing that steps down as you add units. iGMS’s PRO+ plan is aimed at 20+ properties and adds white label and a dedicated CSM, so both scale, but through different plan structures.

Q: Does either platform support long-term or residential lets?

No. iGMS is explicitly positioned as not designed for long-term leases or residential property management, and Uplisting’s positioning is focused on short-term rental and holiday let businesses.

Q: How do iGMS and Uplisting handle direct bookings?

Both offer a free, no-code direct booking website with no commission charged on direct bookings, plus Stripe-based payment collection. iGMS layers in AI-suggested replies and vouchers, while Uplisting adds upsells through its Wishbox integration.

Q: What's the main difference in support between iGMS and Uplisting?

iGMS advertises an average 5-minute support response time available 24/7 on weekdays, with phone support reserved for its PRO+ tier. Uplisting offers a 2-hour email/chat response on its entry plan and phone support only on the top Manager plan with a 45-minute response target.

If you’re managing a growing set of short-term rentals and your current tool feels either too limited or too pricey as you add units, you’re weighing up two of the best-known names for independent hosts: iGMS and Uplisting.

This comparison looks at how iGMS and Uplisting handle day-to-day operations, pricing, and channel management, so you can see which fits your portfolio size and growth plans.

Choose iGMS if you’re an independent host with 2-8 properties, want a highly-rated mobile app, and like the flexibility of a pay-per-booked-night plan while you’re still growing.
Choose Uplisting if you’re an official-partner stickler, want a Pay As You Go commission option for seasonal volume, or need AI Suite and MCP/API access as your portfolio scales toward 50+ units.
Choose iGMS if long-term or residential lets are firmly off your list and you want dedicated task and cleaning management built in from the start.
Choose Uplisting if guest ID verification across 100+ countries and automated pre-check-in security deposits matter more to you than a mobile app.
Consider Zeevou if you’d rather start on a free core PMS with 0% commission on direct bookings, then add modular features as you scale, instead of committing to per-property or per-booking fees from day one.

iGMS vs Uplisting: Comparison Table

Feature	iGMS	Uplisting
Free plan	❌	❌
Direct booking website	✅ (free, no-code, no commission)	✅ (free, no-code, no commission)
Unified inbox & automated messaging	✅ (AI-powered replies and AI Agent)	✅ (templated, dynamic, scheduled)
OTA channel connectivity	✅ (two-way sync with Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com)	✅ (official Airbnb, Booking.com & Vrbo partner)
Guest ID verification & security deposits	✅ (ID upload, automated damage deposit)	✅ (4,000+ doc types, 100+ countries)
Owner/client reporting	✅ (owner portal and statements included)	✅ (client statements and portal add-on)
Phone support	✅ (PRO+ plan only)	✅ (Manager plan only, 45-min response)
Mobile app	✅ (4.7-rated iOS/Android app)	–

iGMS vs Uplisting: Reviews

Company	iGMS	Uplisting
G2	4.7/5	4.5/5
Capterra	4.6/5	4.7/5
Trustpilot	4.6/5	3.7/5

iGMS vs Uplisting: Overview

Uplisting

Uplisting is an official Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo partner built for hosts scaling from a handful of listings to 50+ properties. It pairs a unified inbox and commission-free booking site with strong guest ID verification and a Pay As You Go commission option, though phone support, owner statements and some add-ons are reserved for higher plans.

iGMS is built for independent hosts and growing management companies working across Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com. It combines a unified inbox, AI-assisted messaging, task and cleaning automation, and a commission-free direct booking site, with pricing that flexes between a pay-per-booked-night FLEX plan and per-property PRO tiers as portfolios scale beyond eight properties.

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“…Excellent and responsive. Easy to board the property and integrate with the OTA’s. I love the monthly chat when’re we can be updated on features and improvements and being able to get support whenever needed...”

“…The platform has been a game-changer in helping me systemise my business operations while providing a seamless user journey for my guests. It’s clear that a lot of thought has gone into making the process smooth and intuitive…”

“…It’s the perfect Channel Manager for our portfolio. With most CMs, you need to use an additional third-party platform to verify ID, sign Agreements or take security deposits; this is not the case with Zeevou, as you have all these functions in one place!…”

Tamar Finkelstein

Jordan Bunton-Williams

Fabian Prosciuc

iGMS vs Uplisting: A Quick Feature Breakdown

Guest Communication and AI

Feature	iGMS	Uplisting
Unified inbox	✅	✅
Guest CRM	✅	–
Automated messages and emails	✅	✅
Online check-in process	✅	✅
AI-powered chatbot	✅	–
Airbnb messaging autoresponder	–	✅

Direct Booking

Feature	iGMS	Uplisting
Free website	✅Website builder at no extra cost	✅
No commission	✅	✅
Direct booking website builder	✅	✅
Mobile and SEO friendly	✅	✅
Custom templates	✅	✅
Promotions & Vouchers support	✅	✅
Review collection	✅	–
Upsell and add-ons	✅	✅via Wishbox integration
Google Vacation Rental partner	–	✅add-on / higher plans

Support

Feature	iGMS	Uplisting
Free setup and onboarding	✅	✅
Email & live chat	✅	✅
Phone support	✅PRO+ plan	✅Manager plan only, 45-min response
One-on-one support	✅	✅

Integrations

Feature	iGMS	Uplisting
Booking security services	✅	✅Uplisting Protect add-on
Dynamic pricing	✅	✅PriceLabs integration
Cleaning management	✅	✅
Payments	✅	✅via Stripe
Google tools	–	✅Google Sheets via Zapier
Communications	✅	–
Task management	–	✅
Smart locks	✅	✅paid add-on
Key exchange	✅	–
Zapier	–	✅

Brand Management

Feature	iGMS	Uplisting
Custom SEO settings for each brand	✅	–
Multiple property PMS	–	✅

Operations

Feature	iGMS	Uplisting
Task management	✅	✅
Centralised calendar	✅	✅
Mobile app	✅	–
Check-out management	✅	–
Self check-in	✅	–
Custom rates setting	✅	✅

Automation

Feature	iGMS	Uplisting
2-way API integration (for rates and availability, images, descriptions, and amenities)	✅	✅
iCal support	✅	✅
Payment collection	✅Via Stripe	✅automated via Stripe
Guest details collection	✅	✅
Guest CRM	✅	–
Automated security deposit	✅	✅
Agreement	✅Rental agreements via check-in form	✅
ID collection	✅	✅

Reporting

Feature	iGMS	Uplisting
Real-time reporting	✅	✅
Dashboard reporting	✅	✅
Monthly profit report	✅	–
Owner portal	✅	✅client statements + portal add-on
Automated owner reporting	✅	✅automated owner statements, Manager plan
Booking reports	✅	✅

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The information presented in this comparison is based on publicly available data and our independent analysis as of September 2026. Features, pricing, and capabilities may change without notice. “–” means the feature is not listed on the company’s public website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is iGMS or Uplisting cheaper for a small portfolio?

Which is better for scaling beyond a handful of properties?

Does either platform support long-term or residential lets?

How do iGMS and Uplisting handle direct bookings?

What's the main difference in support between iGMS and Uplisting?

iGMS vs Uplisting: Which Wins for Growing STR Hosts?