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Top alternatives to NextPax for 2026

At first glance, Rentals United and NextPax look similar. Both connect you to OTAs. Both sync rates and availability. Both call themselves channel managers.

But under the hood, they are built for very different types of growth. If you’re managing a professional or enterprise-scale portfolio, the difference becomes larger.

It shows up in revenue control, operational risk, and long-term ROI.

 TL;DR — Why professional PMs choose Rentals United over NextPax

  • Revenue-first, not channel-first. 23% Revenue Increase in 2025. Rentals United prioritizes deep revenue features in Channel Connection, listing quality, and real-time sync. NextPax prioritizes channel breadth.
  • Real-time, event-driven sync. No polling delays, no sync gaps, no double bookings.
  • Enterprise-grade security. SOC 2–compliant infrastructure built for large, multi-region portfolios.
  • Predictable pricing beats commission drag. Flat subscription vs pay-per-booking growth tax.
  • Listings that perform, not just publish. Built-in AI Quality Checker protects visibility, conversion, and ADR.

Distribution isn’t a checkbox. It’s a revenue engine. 

Quick-glance comparison

Metric Rentals United Nextpax
Revenue Growth 23% average Revenue Growth in 2025 Undefined
Core Focus Revenue-first distribution for professional & enterprise PMs Broad channel reach
Channel Inventory 90+ Curated List of Channels 140+ Channels
Revenue Generated in 2025 2B$ Undefined
Industry Focus Vacation Rental – Short and Mid-term Rentals Hotels and Vacation Rentals
API depth Preferred OTA APIs with advanced rate & restriction logic Variable depth across channels
Sync model Automatic: Real-time, bi-directional, event-driven. 0.01% down time in 2025 Real-time, but manual pushes may be needed. Unknown down time
Security SOC 2 compliant, enterprise-grade No comparable certification
Pricing model Fixed subscription Commission / pay-per-booking
AI & analytics AI-powered performance insights, anomaly detection, and portfolio-level visibility to identify revenue leaks and underperforming listings N/A
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Built for revenue growth at scale

Rentals United treats distribution as critical infrastructure

  • Preferred-partner integrations unlock advanced capabilities like multi-rate structures, granular length-of-stay rules, and restriction logic that directly impact visibility, conversion, and ADR.
  • NextPax connects to many channels, but advanced controls are not consistently supported across them, limiting pricing flexibility as portfolios grow.

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AI that tells you where to act

  • Rentals United uses AI to analyze portfolio performance and surface anomalies such as rate inconsistencies, underperforming listings, and channel-level issues.
  • Instead of digging through dashboards, revenue teams from Rentals United see what needs fixing first and where revenue is leaking
  • NextPax focuses on distribution coverage, with limited intelligence on post-publish performance.

Predictable pricing that protects margin

Commission-based pricing scales with bookings and ADR. As performance improves, costs increase. Rentals United uses a fixed subscription model, giving teams predictable costs, stable margins, and the freedom to optimize revenue without penalty.

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What our customers say

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Evolve

Rentals United solved our distribution challenges, saved us months of development time, and provided unparalleled partner support, enabling us to expand our channels and revenue efficiently.

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Dennis Goedheid

Founder & CEO at Casiola Vacation Homes

Working with Rentals United, combined with our PMS Track, has allowed us to effortlessly manage and optimise our listings across multiple channels, providing faster onboarding and increased accuracy of reservation information.

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Harry David

Reservations and Revenue Manager at Habitat Escapes

Partnering with Rentals United has transformed our business. We expanded our reach to major channels like Airbnb, Booking.com, and VRBO, boosting bookings and revenue by over 50%. The seamless sync of pricing, availability, and guest communications across platforms has streamlined our daily operations and enhanced our service quality. Rentals United’s dedicated support ensures smooth connectivity, making growth effortless.

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Cahyo Suliestyo

E-Commerce Executive

Using Rentals United makes our work more efficient, as we only need to update our internal system, and Rentals United then pushes updates to all connected platforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. Rentals United is a strategic Channel Manager that integrates deeply with your existing PMS. It acts as a specialized distribution and revenue layer designed to master Smart Distribution. While your PMS manages operations, Rentals United optimizes your connectivity to global OTAs such as Vrbo, Airbnb, and Booking.com.

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