Roxby vs Hostaway
Hostaway for channel distribution. Roxby for reconciled ledgers.
Hostaway provides powerful channel management and API sync across booking portals. Yet hosts trying to use Hostaway's QuickBooks connector frequently suffer sync errors and balance discrepancies.
Hostaway charges custom contract PMS pricing. Roxby delivers dedicated books at flat $29/mo.
Side-by-side comparison
Roxby vs Hostaway comparison matrix.
See how purpose-built short-term rental accounting compares against generic alternatives.
| Capability | Roxby | Hostaway | Why it matters for hosts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Architecture | Double-entry general ledger with a governed monthly-close workflow | Relies on third-party accounting sync integrations (e.g. QuickBooks export) | Sync plugins break frequently, dump unmapped transactions, and create duplicate ledger entries. |
| OTA Payout Decomposition | Accountant-reviewed 1099-K gross-to-net workpapers with source coverage and unresolved differences | Exports raw reservation invoice totals that mismatch bank payout deposits | Purpose-built source-component review reduces manual payout reconciliation work. |
| Expense & Receipt Governance | Direct receipt attachment to bank transactions with business purpose documentation | Limited operational task expenses without full financial audit trail | IRS audits disallow unsubstantiated deductions lacking vendor itemization. |
| Accountant-Review Reports | Workpapers use an accountant-approved reporting profile | Raw CSV exports requiring manual re-categorization by your accountant | Provides source-linked workpapers and disclosed exceptions for accountant review. |
Key architectural differences
The hidden costs of generic tools.
Work From Supported Source Records
Roxby uses supported source records and financial feeds while keeping source health and unresolved differences visible for review.
Syncing Hostaway to generic accounting packages like QuickBooks requires complex middleware connectors that create accounting clutter.
Tailored to the STR Ownership Model
Supported source components and accountant-approved reporting profiles keep bookkeeping separate from tax elections.
Hostaway's tools are focused on property managers juggling owner payouts, not single owners building long-term wealth.
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