hejGuide vs Hostex — Which is right for you?
Hostex offers affordable property management with AI features. hejGuide adds digital guidebooks, housekeeping, review management, and a guest portal — with European roots and GDPR compliance.
European roots, proven platform, more features.
Quick comparison
Pricing comparison
What you actually pay per month
hejGuide prices: Starter plan. All prices excl. VAT.
Where hejGuide wins
Digital guidebooks
Beautiful, mobile-first welcome guides with house rules, WiFi, local area guide, and 9 languages. This is a unique feature that Hostex doesn't offer.
Guest portal & online check-in
A branded guest portal with magic link login, plus paperless online check-in. Hostex doesn't offer either of these features.
Products & upselling
Let guests browse and order extras from their phone with automatic billing. Not available in Hostex.
European roots & GDPR
hejGuide is based in the Netherlands with data hosted in the EU. GDPR compliant by design. Important for European hosts and their guests.
Free plan
Start with 1 listing completely free — no trial period, no credit card. Hostex only offers a 15-day trial.
Where Hostex might be better
We believe in being honest about our competitors
Lower per-listing price
Hostex starts at ~$4.90/mo per listing, making it one of the cheapest options on the market. For hosts who only need basic PMS features, Hostex can be more affordable.
AI-powered features
Hostex includes HostGPT, an AI assistant for guest messaging. hejGuide offers automated templates but not AI-generated responses.
Website builder
Hostex includes a direct booking website builder on higher plans. hejGuide doesn't offer this.
The verdict
Hostex wins on raw price per listing. But hejGuide offers significantly more features: digital guidebooks, guest portal, online check-in, upselling, and EU data hosting. If you're a European host who values the guest experience, GDPR compliance, and an all-in-one platform, hejGuide is the better fit. If you only need basic channel management at the lowest possible price, Hostex is worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hostex cheaper than hejGuide?
Per listing, yes — Hostex starts at ~$4.90/mo. But hejGuide includes features Hostex doesn't offer (guidebooks, guest portal, check-in, upselling, EU hosting). When you factor in the cost of adding these features separately, hejGuide often comes out ahead.
Can I switch from Hostex to hejGuide?
Yes. Import your bookings from CSV/Excel, set up your channel manager connections, and you're ready to go. Most hosts switch within a day.
Is my data safe with hejGuide?
Yes. hejGuide is based in the Netherlands with all data hosted in the EU. We're GDPR compliant by design, with encryption, access controls, and the ability to export or delete data on request.
Does hejGuide have a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 1 listing with a guidebook, calendar, guest portal, and mobile app — no time limit, no credit card required.
Ready to try hejGuide?
Start free and see how hejGuide compares to Hostex — no credit card required.