Comparison Guide
ResNexus vs. OwnerRez:
Which Vacation Rental Management Software Fits You Best?
With ResNexus, you can enjoy commission-free direct bookings, connections to top OTAs, innovative hotel and vacation rental management software, and industry-leading customer support.
Find out why ResNexus is a great fit if you’re looking for Vacation Rental Management Software, and see how ResNexus stacks up against OwnerRez in this comparison guide.
The following statements were informed by our investigation as of February 26, 2026. It is possible these features may have changed.
Which All-In-One Solution is Right for Your Business?
Do you want more time-saving tools included per subscription or more expensive al la carte pricing?
ResNexus Includes
Many Built-in Features
ResNexus offers a robust suite of built-in tools designed to save you time and money, including automated email marketing, retail add-ons, guest portal, travel protection, point-of-sale, dynamic pricing, and much more.
OwnerRez Has More ç La Carte Solutions
OwnerRez offers more 3rd-party vacation rental specific integrations than ResNexus, which may result in more accounts to manage for you and your staff. Also, you may pay more a la carte fees for specific features you need, such as property management and QuickBooks integration.
Compare ResNexus and OwnerRez's Impressive Offerings
See how we stack up along with some key differences in this feature comparison chart.
| ResNexus Built-In Features | OwnerRez | |
|---|---|---|
| Property Management | Included | Additional Cost |
| Template Website | Additional Cost | Additional Cost |
| Integrated Channel Manager | Included | Included |
| Commission-Free Direct Bookings | Included | Included |
| Hotel Metasearch (Google) | Included | Not Available |
| Cart Abandonment | Included | Included |
| Automated Marketing Tools | Included | Included |
| Payment Processing | Included | Additional Cost |
| Browser-Based Guest Portal | Included | Not Available |
| Integrated Point-of-Sale | Included | Not Available |
| Birthday and Anniversary Emails | Included | Included |
| Booking Engine Sidebars | Included | Not Available |
| Travel Protection | Included | 3rd-Party Add-on (Additional Cost) |
| Book Anything Units | Included | Not Available |
Additional ResNexus and OwnerRez Pricing Details
ResNexus offers free setup with no contract.
Flat
Rate
ResNexus charges a straightforward monthly subscription with no contract obligation. ResNexus does not charge a total booking value fee for direct online or over the phone reservations.
No Setup
Fee
Setup and onboarding with ResNexus is completely free! Our support team will make sure you have everything you need to get the ball rolling. You can try any edition of our software risk-free for 30 days.
Best Software
Guarantee
ResNexus delivers powerful software at a competitive price that can't be beat. We'll match the price of your current property management software based on features.
OwnerRez
OwnerRez offers a 14-day free trial as well as no setup fees, booking fees, or contracts . Their pricing is based on the number of properties you own or manage, with the baseline for a single property being $40 per month, and variable increases for any additional property added. OwnerRez does not help you set up your account in the initial onboarding. If you would like OwnerRez to assist, they offer a ProConnect service that is completed within 3-6 weeks, starting at $500 for 2 properties, with an additional fee for any other properties added. ResNexus provides peace-of-mind support in helping you set up your account free of charge.
ResNexus provides industry-leading customer support.
We’re more than a software company—we're first and foremost a customer service company. Our highly trained staff is ready to answer your call–quickly. We also provide emergency support if your business runs into problems after hours. ResNexus has some of the highest customer service satisfaction in the hospitality industry.
OwnerRez
OwnerRez's customer support is also highly rated and includes chat, email and phone.
Which online booking experience do you prefer for your guests?
At ResNexus, we believe that hospitality begins with the booking process. That's why our booking engine is designed to impress, with eye-grabbing photos and a frictionless experience that allows the customer to easily view your inventory and follow through with a reservation.
How do ResNexus website services compare?
ResNexus websites are affordably priced and include hosting, security, SEO optimization, disability-friendly setup, and initial design. They also provide homepage content writing to boost SEO. Additional SEO and Google marketing services are also available.
ResNexus offers robust template and custom built website options. We do all the work!
OwnerRez offers a build-it-yourself template website, as well as a WordPress plugin to integrate your OwnerRez data into a WordPress site.
ResNexus showcases your rooms beautifully, with thumbnail pictures that are over twice the size of the default thumbnail pictures found on OwnerRez.
OwnerRez's thumbnail pictures are much smaller than the thumbnail pictures on ResNexus, and do not let the guest click on an additional link to view larger pictures.
Showcase your unique property with larger photos.
The ResNexus booking engine displays your inventory with larger, eye-catching photos. Plus, ResNexus also supports videos on your online booking engine.
OwnerRez provides a single image to view, which could result in more abandoned bookings.
ResNexus uses easy steps & intuitive shopping
The ResNexus booking engine was designed with your guest in mind, because we know that a great shopping experience leads to more revenue.
ResNexus: Making a reservation is a simple step-by-step process, and the guest can even shop by special or package first and then select a room—a ResNexus-only feature!
OwnerRez asks your guest to select a date, and enter in required information as determined by the property to begin the checkout process. This can negatively impact the shopping experience, which could lead to fewer bookings.
The ResNexus online Booking Engine allows the guest to be put on a waitlist
If all your inventory is full or your most popular room is not available for the selected dates, ResNexus allows your guest to be put on a waitlist right from your online booking engine. That way, if a guest cancels, you know who to call to maximize your occupancy.
OwnerRez
OwnerRez does not have a built-in waitlist feature on their online booking engine.
ResNexus allows guests to see top offers immediately. In addition, guests can shop by special, with the system guiding them to qualifying dates and rooms.
OwnerRez's Booking Engine lacks retail sidebars. Add-ons appear only during the Confirm & Pay section, reducing chances for guests to view or consider them during booking.
Boost revenue with promotional sidebars.
ResNexus enhances your booking engine by displaying specials, packages, and retail items alongside your units. This strategic placement increases visibility and encourages guests to enhance their stay, leading to higher revenue and improved guest satisfaction.
Your retail items stand out throughout the shopping experience with ResNexus.
Retail items can give your business thousands in additional revenue and enhance your guests' stay.
With ResNexus, you can offer retail items, specials, or packages on sidebars on the first page. Add-ons are shown again before payment, boosting revenue and improving guest experiences.
OwneRez let's your guest see retail items during the check-out process after the dates and rooms are selected. OwnerRez does not have retail side bars.
OwnerRez
OwnerRez integrates with RentalGuardian, a travel insurance company. OwnerRez partners with other companies like Safely for damage protection from guests to vacation rentals.
ResNexus safeguards your revenue with built-in Travel Protection.
ResNexus offers built-in Travel Protection that safeguards your business from last-minute cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances like illness or travel delays. In addition, ResNexus offers cancel for any reason (CFAR) and adverse weather protection options.
This service comes at no additional cost to your business, and provides guests with the travel flexibility they're looking for.
ResNexus helps your property increase revenue by offering gift certificates.
Guests can purchase gift certificates for thank you, anniversaries, birthday, holidays, and other celebrations. In addition, ResNexus makes the process simply by automatically providing a wide variety of gift card amounts. Gift cards are delivered by email and the codes are redeemable through the online booking process.
OwnerRez
OwnerRez doesn't allow your property to offer gift certificates on their online booking engine or website. Instead, you can assign a specific "discount code" for your guest to check out with. This workaround could confuse guests, leading to lost potential revenue.
Increase your rental revenue with ResNexus Book Anything.
ResNexus makes it easy to sell experiences along with your rooms. Our comprehensive software allows you to book anything on a daily, hourly, or 10-minute basis. It's never been easier to rent anything—equipment rentals, event spaces, tours, onsite services, and more!
ResNexus highlights your policies during booking, allowing you to emphasize key items and ask for a signature if necessary.
OwnerRez provides a link to click to view your terms and conditions. It is not highlighted as a section of the checkout process, which could lead to your policies not standing out for your guests to view.
ResNexus Policies Stand Out
During the booking process, your policies stand out because ResNexus uses a simple step-by-step progression.
Book by map and collect vehicle information with ResNexus.
ResNexus is the
#1 highest-rated campground and glamping software in North America, and allows your campers to choose and book units via an interactive map of your property. Boost revenue with site lock fees and easily collect vehicle information during checkout!
OwnerRez
Unlike ResNexus, OwnerRez does not offer interactive maps for site selection or the ability to charge site lock fees, limiting flexibility and revenue opportunities for campgrounds.
Property Management Tools That Get the Job Done
The hotelier's job is never done, and your time is precious. That's why you need property management tools and functionality that helps you do your job faster, and with less friction.
Take a look at how ResNexus helps you manage your property every step of the way.
Here's how users are rating ResNexus and OwnerRez:
ResNexus is highly rated on Google, Facebook, Capterra, and Software Advice, with reviews praising customer support. Check user reviews for both companies on these platforms.
OwnerRez has a high rating on Facebook. They do not currently have any reviews on Google. OwnerRez also has hundreds of reviews on Capterra and Software Advice.
OwnerRez
OwnerRez does not support modifying an existing reservation by dragging and dropping it to a new date or unit. Instead you must use the Change/Move feature to do so.
Effortlessly manage bookings with our powerful drag-and-drop calendar.
The ResNexus reservation calendar is intuitive and easy to use, providing everything needed to track and manage bookings. Quickly modify reservations by
dragging and dropping
them to new dates or units. Adjust rates, monitor housekeeping, view retail summaries, and more—all from one convenient screen.
Channel Manager Integrations
ResNexus connects directly to major OTAs like Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and Vrbo without using iCal, reducing double bookings. It supports glamping and campground OTAs and offers commission-free pricing.
OwnerRez
connects to channels like Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and Google Vacation Rentals. They do not connect to Expedia, which could result in lost potential bookings.
OwnerRez
OwnerRez does offer automated email marketing, but the setup is manual. ResNexus provides peace of mind by setting these messages up during your onboarding process, free of charge.
ResNexus sets up your automatic email marketing.
ResNexus provides professional Welcome and Thank You emails for guest bookings, promotional emails for Birthday, Anniversary, and Holiday, and Newsletter emails. Promotional marketing communications are GDPR-compliant, requiring guests to opt in first. The best part—all of these messages are set up for you as part of ResNexus' free onboarding.
Unlock revenue potential with Yield Management and Sliding Rates.
With ResNexus Yield Management and Sliding Rates, have your money work for you with prices that adapt to demand automatically—helping your business capture more revenue and maximize the highest earning potential.
Lodgify
Lodgify does not offer a cart abandonment solution.
OwnerRez
OwnerRez integrates with dynamic pricing companies, but does not have a built-in yield management or sliding rates solution.
eviivo posts educational material on Facebook, as well as via webinars, emails, social and blog posts, and the eviivo University.
ResNexus offers a robust collection of resources, including articles, webinars, video tutorials, and guides, tailored to help hospitality businesses improve operations, boost revenue, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
ResNexus and eviivo are Industry Leaders with Rich Resouces
ResNexus and eviivo provide hospitality professionals with tools to improve their operations and marketing.
Marketing: How Do You Want to Be Seen?
Do you prioritize professional branding, engaging content, or automated campaigns? Effective marketing shapes how guests perceive your business. Consider which tools and strategies best showcase your property and drive bookings.
Seamless Access for Your Guests
The ResNexus Browser-Based Guest Portal enhances the guest experience by providing a seamless, contactless interaction with your property. Accessible via a link in the confirmation email or by scanning a QR code upon arrival, guests can check in and out, view reservation details, make payments, extend their stay, purchase retail items, and communicate directly with your staff through messaging—all without the need to download any additional apps.
The ResNexus Guest Portal lets guests check in, check out, message staff, purchase add-ons, view reservations, and pay—all without an app. Simply click the link or scan the QR code to access.
OwnerRez integrates with various third-parties for Guest Portal functions. These options lead to additional costs for your business.
OwnerRez
OwnerRez does not sell Wi-fi Door Locks. OwnerRez does integrate with various 3rd-party Smart Lock solutions.
ResNexus offers seamless and contactless guest entry with Wi-Fi Door Locks
ResNexus allows you to impress your guests by allowing them the freedom to access their room safely with ResNexus Wi-Fi Smart Locks. Guests use the last four digits of their mobile phone number for room access and their code only works during their stay dates.
ResNexus includes filtering for better control.
The
ResNexus calendar offers advanced filters, including payment status, retail items, check-in status, and reservation source. View guests with retail orders or OTA bookings in seconds, providing clear, actionable insights with minimal effort.
OwnerRez
OwnerRez does not provide the same comprehensive filtering options as ResNexus.
OwnerRez
OwnerRez itself does not provide a POS system. OwnerRez does not integrate with a restaurant POS.
ResNexus built-in point of sale saves you money.
ResNexus Professional and Premier Editions come with a built-in point of sale system at no additional cost, which makes selling retail items onsite a breeze. In addition,
ResNexus integrates with Lightspeed Restaurant POS.
ResNexus integrates with QuickBooks
ResNexus integrates with QuickBooks accounting software to helps businesses manage their financial operations.
ResNexus allows you to easily export your financial data specifically for use in QuickBooks, or as a CSV file.
OwnerRez does have an integration export to QuickBooks, but it is an additional charge on top of your baseline subscription.
ResNexus helps campgrounds maximize availability with with unit optimization.
ResNexus Unit Optimization intelligently
arranges campground reservations by unit class, consolidating bookings to free up larger availability blocks on your reservation grid.
OwnerRez
OwnerRez doesn't allow your campground to automatically organize your units and bookings in the most efficient way possible.
OwnerRez
OwnerRez provides useful reports to monitor your business. OwnerRez does not explicitly have a Night Audit report similar to ResNexus.
ResNexus Provides Innovative Night Audit Reports
In addition to over one hundred powerful reports, ResNexus provides innovative Night Audit functionality. This end-of-day sequence allows you to easily monitor and verify actions taken at your property for each day and generate specific reports to give you an accurate view of your business' performance and balance all transactions.
ResNexus makes weddings and group bookings easy.
ResNexus streamlines
group bookings,
saving staff time. After blocking dates and rooms, send a custom booking link to the group coordinator. Guests book individually, make payments, agree to policies, and receive automatic confirmations—ensuring a seamless, organized process.
OwnerRez does not have group booking functionality. In addition, it does not have a specific booking engine link to organize the rooms and collect payment from each and every guest in the party.
These statements were informed by our investigation as of February 26, 2026. If any information is inaccurate, email corrections to support@resnexus.com.