See how Travel404 compares
Six honest, feature-by-feature comparisons against the PMS tools hostels and coliving spaces actually consider. No inflated claims, no invented weaknesses.
Every hostel is different, and so is every PMS. This page exists to help you find the right one — even if that's not us. Pick a comparison below.
- MangobedsA simple, budget hostel booking tool — good if all you need is basic bed inventory without a guest-facing app.Travel404 vs Mangobeds
- CloudbedsA broad hospitality platform for hotels, hostels and vacation rentals — a big integration marketplace, less dorm-native than a hostel-only tool.Travel404 vs Cloudbeds
- HostawayBuilt first for vacation rentals and apartments — capable for hostels, but bed-level and dorm workflows are not its core strength.Travel404 vs Hostaway
- SirvoyA lightweight, budget-friendly PMS for small properties — simple and affordable, with fewer hostel-specific features.Travel404 vs Sirvoy
- Frontdesk MasterThe most hostel-native alternative on this list — over a decade of track record, dorm-aware, without a guest-facing app.Travel404 vs Frontdesk Master
- LobbyPMSA hostel and hotel PMS built around Latin America — a natural comparison if you operate in Mexico, Colombia or South America.Travel404 vs LobbyPMS
Common questions
Which PMS is right for a small hostel just starting out?
Depends on what you need on day one. If it's just bed inventory and OTA sync, a lighter tool like Sirvoy or Mangobeds may be enough. If you want guests to actually use an app, that narrows the field fast.
Why compare Travel404 against tools that are more established?
Because you should know what you're giving up, not just what you're getting. Every comparison on this page names our gaps as plainly as our advantages.
Is any of these comparisons sponsored or paid?
No. We built these from each competitor's own website, pricing pages and public reviews.
What if the PMS I'm comparing against isn't listed here?
Ask us directly — we'll give you a straight comparison even without a dedicated page yet.
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