Roxby vs Hospitable
Hospitable manages messaging. Roxby manages the books.
Hospitable excels at automated guest communication, dynamic pricing, and calendar synchronization. But messaging tools lack general ledgers, bank reconciliation, and Schedule E tax outputs. Here is how they compare.
Hospitable covers messaging ($40+/mo). Roxby covers complete double-entry accounting ($29/mo).
Side-by-side comparison
Roxby vs Hospitable comparison matrix.
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| Capability | Roxby | Hospitable | Why it matters for hosts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Software Purpose | Double-entry accounting, bank reconciliation, and accountant-reviewed rental workpapers | Guest messaging, AI responses, smart locks, and multi-channel calendar sync | A PMS manages guest operations; an accounting platform keeps posted accounting results separate from tax-return and profitability conclusions. |
| Bank Feed Integration | Supported bank and card feeds through Plaid | No bank account or card connections | Supported bank and card connections provide source activity for reconciliation review. |
| 1099-K Payout Reconciliation | Supported statement decomposition links available gross revenue, cleaning fee, and platform commission components to payout review | Displays reservation gross values only; no bank settlement tie-out | Shows supported source coverage and unresolved gross-to-net reconciliation differences for accountant review. |
| Operating Expense Tracking | Supported receipt and expense-document intake with reviewed mortgage components | Limited to cleaner scheduling fees; no tracking of utilities, insurance, or property taxes | Source-linked records support bookkeeping and accountant review without deciding tax eligibility. |
| IRS Schedule E Line Mapping | Accountant-approved category mapping (Lines 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 19, 20) with source-linked review history | No tax line mapping or CPA-ready financial statements | Source-linked workpapers and disclosed exceptions support accountant review. |
Key architectural differences
The hidden costs of generic tools.
The Critical PMS vs Accounting Distinction
Roxby is a dedicated general ledger system designed for property financial integrity. It supports reconciliation of linked bank deposits, tracks mortgage interest vs principal, and checks double-entry balance before posting.
Hospitable was never intended to be an accounting engine. It operates upstream in guest communications and calendar availability.
The Perfect Combined Tech Stack
Forward-thinking hosts use Hospitable for guest satisfaction and auto-messaging, while using Roxby for source-linked bookkeeping and accountant-reviewed year-end packages.
Relying solely on PMS reports at tax season leaves hosts scrambling to reconcile 12 months of scrambled bank statements.
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