Airbnb’s Preferred Software Partner program highlights its top property and channel management software partners in the vacation rental industry. Within this select program, the Preferred Plus designation is the top-tier, reserved for companies that consistently exceed Airbnb’s strict requirements and deliver "Elite" performance to their users.
OwnerRez is proud to have earned Airbnb Preferred Plus status in 2025. This is the fifth year in a row that Airbnb has given OwnerRez this prestigious status. Only a small handful of providers worldwide achieve this recognition, and even fewer do it consistently year after year. This recognition reflects the ongoing commitment and collaboration between OwnerRez and Airbnb to create a seamless, high-quality experience for short-term rental hosts and property managers around the world.
For vacation rental hosts and property managers choosing a property management software, this distinction matters. It means you are choosing to partner your vacation rental business with a software that Airbnb trusts at the highest level.
What is Airbnb Preferred Plus?
Airbnb selects Preferred and Preferred Plus partners through a detailed review process. As part of this process, Airbnb carefully reviews each software provider to make sure their systems meet strict standards for integration, performance, and security. Providers must also pass a dedicated data security and API quality review before they can be recognized in the program.
- Preferred partners meet these strict requirements.
- Preferred Plus partners exceed them and hold the top-tier recognition from Airbnb.
OwnerRez is one of only 18 software partners worldwide to have earned the Preferred Plus distinction in 2025, a recognition we are proud to have maintained year after year.
Why this Matters for Vacation Rental Operators
Airbnb Preferred Plus is more than just a badge or a list of software partners. Preferred Plus tells people which companies Airbnb believes are the very best at helping hosts and property managers run their vacation rental business.
Here is what it means for you when you choose OwnerRez:
- A direct partnership with Airbnb: Our integration with Airbnb is lightning fast, clean, and built entirely in-house for speed and reliability.
- No extra fees: Because our API connection with Airbnb is built through a direct relationship with Airbnb, we do not rely on third-party managers. This allows us to provide a stronger integration without charging a percentage of your revenue like some of our competitors.
- Real-time syncing: Every tiny change in OwnerRez is instantly pushed to Airbnb when it changes in OwnerRez. Rates, rules, availability, content, and more. This ensures your listings always reflect the latest information and that you don't get "double-booked."
- Reliability: Preferred Plus means you can rely on our connection with Airbnb. It eliminates the risk of double bookings and promises a connection that quickly adapts to any changes that Airbnb makes to its platform.
How We Earn this Recognition Year After Year
This recognition is a direct result of our investment in building everything in-house. Our strategic planning of our development roadmap ensures that we are always staying up to date with the latest channel updates. This results in optimal performance, quick updates to industry changes, and a reliable connection with your connected channels. Click here to see a complete list of our channel integrations. We have over 20 partners, including all the top vacation rental OTAs and an extensive network of regional listing sites.
Final Thoughts
We are proud to be a Preferred Plus partner with Airbnb. This recognition is more than a badge. It shows vacation rental hosts and managers that we consistently exceed Airbnb's strict requirements and deliver an "elite" connection to our users.
With 20+ direct partnerships across Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, just to name a few, OwnerRez is the clear choice for professional vacation rental hosts and managers. Get started today by signing up for a 14-day free trial or by signing up to join one of our weekly live demo webinars.
FAQs About Airbnb Preferred Plus
Q: What does Airbnb Preferred Plus mean?
A: Airbnb Preferred Plus is the top-tier recognition for property management and channel management software. Preferred Plus partners exceed Airbnb’s strict standards for integration, performance, and security. OwnerRez has earned this recognition in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year we have maintained this elite status.
Q: How is Airbnb's Preferred Plus different from standard Preferred status?
A: Preferred partners meet Airbnb’s strict requirements. Preferred Plus partners go above and beyond, demonstrating exceptional reliability, speed, and seamless integration. Only a small handful of providers worldwide consistently achieve this top-level recognition from Airbnb.
Q: Why does Preferred Plus matter for vacation rental hosts and managers?
A: Preferred Plus indicates that Airbnb trusts the software at the highest level. Choosing OwnerRez gives you a direct, reliable connection to Airbnb, real-time syncing of rates, availability, rules, and content, and a system built to adapt quickly to industry changes. This ensures your listings are always accurate, you don't receive double bookings, and your business runs smoothly.
Q: Are there extra fees for using a Preferred Plus provider?
A: No. OwnerRez’s direct integration with Airbnb eliminates the need for third-party managers. This allows us to provide a strong, reliable connection without charging a percentage of your revenue like some of our competitors.
Q: How does OwnerRez maintain Preferred Plus status year after year?
A: We build everything in-house and carefully plan our development roadmap. This keeps us up to date with channel updates, ensures optimal performance, and provides a dependable connection to Airbnb and our other 20+ partners.
Q: Which other channels does OwnerRez integrate with?
A: OwnerRez has more than 20 direct partnerships, including Vrbo, Booking.com, and a wide network of regional listing sites. This makes it easy for hosts and property managers to manage multiple vacation rental channels from one central platform.
Q: How can I get started with OwnerRez?
A: You can sign up for a 14-day free trial or join one of our weekly live demo webinars.