What is a channel manager?
A channel manager is software that automatically synchronises your calendars, rates and availability across all your booking platforms — Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, your direct website — from a single dashboard. No more double bookings, no more manual updates on each platform.
When choosing your solution, channel integration is one of the most important factors: make sure it’s compatible with the main platforms (Airbnb, Expedia, Booking.com, Vrbo) as well as niche platforms relevant to your destination.
Key selection criteria
Before comparing solutions, here are the essential criteria to evaluate:
- Connection type: iCal (basic synchronisation) or API (real-time, recommended)
- Ease of use: French interface, responsive support
- Features: automated messaging, dynamic pricing, reporting
- Pricing: monthly subscription, commission or both
- Integrations: direct booking website, smart locks, accounting
The main channel managers in 2026
🥇 Lodgify
A very popular all-in-one solution in France, available in French. Lodgify offers subscriptions from €13 to €49 per month depending on the number of rentals, with an integrated website builder to generate direct bookings. Airbnb Preferred+ Partner and Expedia Elite Partner.
Best for? Property owners looking to reduce OTA dependency and centralise their activity.
🥈 Smoobu
Smoobu synchronises more than 100 vacation rental sites with a simple dashboard and tutorial videos for easy onboarding. Great value for money, ideal for beginners.
Best for? Property owners looking for simplicity.
🥉 Superhote
Highly regarded by the French concierge community. Its advanced automation — automated messages, housekeeping team management, dynamic pricing — makes it the go-to solution for multi-property managers.
Best for? Concierge services and multi-property managers.
Eviivo
A British-based solution with a strong presence in France, used by more than 28,000 properties worldwide. Eviivo offers real-time two-way synchronisation with Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google, Expedia, Agoda and Tripadvisor.
Best for? Properties looking for a robust all-in-one solution.
Guesty
One of the most comprehensive American property management platforms on the market, used by professionals managing hundreds of properties. Guesty centralises reservations, guest communication, payments, housekeeping and reporting in a single tool. Integrations with over 100 OTAs and official partner of Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia.
Best for? Large-scale concierge services and property management agencies.
Amenitiz
An all-in-one solution of Spanish origin, highly regarded by small independent properties. Amenitiz combines a direct booking engine, channel manager and website builder in an intuitive interface. Available in French with responsive support, it primarily targets boutique hotels, B&Bs and unique accommodations.
Best for? Small properties looking for a complete and easy-to-use solution.
Elloha
A 100% French channel manager tailored to independent small hotels, seasonal rentals, gîtes and B&Bs. Three plans from €24 to €59/month with a 21-day free trial. Responsive customer service, highly rated by users.
Best for? Small properties looking for an affordable French partner.
Avantio
A Spanish solution well established in France, offering connections to more than 50 OTA portals worldwide, locally and in niche markets. Live onboarding and ongoing training in French included.
Best for? Managers with a large rental portfolio.
Beds24
An affordable solution at €15.90/month per property, powerful and flexible. Interface not available in French but Airbnb Preferred+ Partner and Expedia Elite Partner. Ideal for experienced managers who want full control.
Best for? Experienced managers looking for an economical solution.
Otizi
A French channel manager promising zero overbooking thanks to its connection to the main OTAs on the market. Bonus: professional website creation included in the offer.
Best for? Those looking for a complete and accessible French solution.
Reservit
Based in Marseille, Reservit has offered a complete e-tourism suite for 20 years with more than 10,000 clients. The solution covers both hotel management and booking engines.
Best for? Tourism professionals looking for a long-established French partner.
Quick comparison table
| Solution | Indicative price | FR Interface | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 Lodgify | €13–49/month | ✅ Yes | Independent owners |
| 🥈 Smoobu | ~€25/month | ✅ Yes | Beginners |
| 🥉 Superhote | On request | ✅ Yes | Concierge services |
| Eviivo | On request | ✅ Yes | Multi-property |
| Guesty | On request | ❌ No | Large concierge agencies |
| Amenitiz | On request | ✅ Yes | Small independent properties |
| Elloha | €24–59/month | ✅ Yes | Small properties |
| Avantio | On request | ✅ Yes | Large portfolios |
| Beds24 | €15.90/month | ❌ No | Expert managers |
| Otizi | On request | ✅ Yes | French solution |
| Reservit | On request | ✅ Yes | Tourism professionals |
Where does SejourThalasso.fr fit in?
SejourThalasso.fr is compatible with the iCal export of most of these channel managers. If you manage your properties via Superhote, Smoobu, Lodgify, Guesty, Beds24, Amenitiz or Eviivo, you can sync your calendar in minutes and gain additional visibility with a specialist wellness and thalasso audience.
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Article updated in April 2026.
