The Host Co review
The Host Co offers a free in-stay upsell storefront, but its commission-based model and tiered pricing may not suit all Indiana hosts.
★★★★☆ 3.8 · our editorial rating
- Category
- In-stay upsell storefront
- Pricing
- Free (7% fee); $18 / $48 / $250 mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Needs a PMS
- No
- Size
- Niche
The published facts, in plain English
The Host Co is In-stay upsell storefront. It lists its pricing as Free (7% fee); $18 / $48 / $250 mo. There is a free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: niche.
Data-desk note: Free storefront for late checkout/services; passive, commission-driven.
Who it’s for
This service is for property owners who want a simple, passive way to offer additional services to guests during their stay. It could appeal to those looking for a low-barrier entry into upsells without needing complex integrations.
Our take
The Host Co's primary offering is a free storefront for services like late checkouts, with a 7% commission on sales. They also provide tiered monthly subscription plans ($18/$48/$250) for additional features, though the specifics of these tiers are not published. While it doesn't require a PMS, its niche size and commission structure are key considerations.
How it compares to BnBGenius
On the published figures alone, The Host Co shows Free (7% fee); $18 / $48 / $250 mo and BnBGenius shows free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. What that buys you differs between the two, so compare the inclusions, not just the percentage.
Verdict
The Host Co is a passive, commission-driven option for in-stay upsells. For an owner-first alternative focused on maximising your revenue, consider BnBGenius.
Questions owners ask
What does The Host Co cost?
Free (7% fee); $18 / $48 / $250 mo.
Is there a free tier?
Yes.
Do you need a PMS to run The Host Co?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
Questions to put to The Host Co
- “Is Free (7% fee); $18 / $48 / $250 mo per listing or flat?” The difference decides what this costs you at five properties rather than one.
- Free tier or trial. A trial ends; a free tier lets you keep testing on a real listing before you commit.
- What it needs underneath. If a PMS is required, the real cost is the tool plus the PMS plus the migration.
Alternatives worth comparing
Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:
- Changeover — From £6/property/mo (annual); 30-day trial.
- Minoan — Free (trade discounts + Showroom commission).
- Zeevou — Free tier; paid £18.56–£21.66/unit/mo (3/10/50-unit mins).
The benchmark we hold this against is BnBGenius — see learn more for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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