Autohost
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About
Autohost is an automated guest screening and identity verification platform designed specifically for the hospitality sector. It aims to secure short-term rentals, hotels, and property management systems by vetting guests before they arrive. The system integrates directly into existing workflows via SDKs or APIs, allowing operators to automate the traditionally manual task of verifying identities and assessing reservation risks. By analyzing hundreds of data points, it helps prevent fraud, chargebacks, and unauthorized parties without creating significant friction for the guest during the booking process. The platform offers a multi-layered security approach, starting with touchless verification and scaling up to comprehensive background checks. Core features include forensic document authentication, biometric face matching with liveness detection, and AI-powered risk scoring. Its Screening AI analyzes reservation telemetry and cross-references data against global watchlists, sex offender registries, and adverse media. Additionally, the Network Effect feature leverages shared intelligence from millions of previous screenings across the Autohost ecosystem to identify high-risk guests who have caused issues for other property managers. Autohost is primarily built for hospitality technology providers and property managers, including Property Management Systems (PMS), online travel agencies (OTAs), and large-scale short-term rental operators. It serves industries ranging from multi-family real estate and insurance to guest experience platforms. Whether a business is a small operator looking to prevent local parties or a large enterprise needing SOC 2-compliant global screening, the platform provides modular solutions that can be tailored to specific regulatory and security requirements. What sets Autohost apart is its focus on frictionless security and its developer-friendly integration options. Unlike general-purpose ID verification tools, Autohost is deeply integrated into the hospitality ecosystem, supporting major platforms like Breezeway, Hospitable, and OwnerRez. It offers a white-label SDK that can be embedded in as little as half a day, enabling platforms to monetize verification as a value-add service. Furthermore, its adaptive screening logic ensures that low-risk guests experience minimal intrusion while high-risk profiles are subjected to more rigorous vetting.
Pros & Cons
Reduces hospitality-related fraud by up to 90% through automated vetting
Offers official integrations with major PMS platforms like OwnerRez and Hospitable
Maintains SOC 2, GDPR, and CCPA compliance for enterprise-grade security
Provides liveness detection to prevent identity spoofing during the check-in process
Allows white-labeling so the verification flow matches the company's existing branding
Requires a one-time implementation fee for all new partnerships
Advanced AI screening and Network Effect features are not included in the basic Launch plan
Access to a dedicated Client Success Manager is restricted to the highest pricing tiers
Pricing is complex as it involves both platform fees and individual usage-based check costs
Use Cases
Property managers can automate guest vetting to identify high-risk reservations and prevent unauthorized house parties or criminal activity.
Hospitality technology providers can embed the white-label SDK to offer seamless, integrated identity verification as a new revenue stream for their customers.
Short-term rental operators can utilize background checks and sex offender registry searches to ensure safety for their properties and local communities.
Property operations teams can use touchless verification to screen guests silently without adding friction to the booking or check-in experience.
Platform
Task
Features
• liveness detection
• global watchlist screening
• ai-powered risk assessment
• white-label sdk integration
• payment and chargeback protection
• criminal background checks
• biometric face matching
• forensic document authentication
FAQs
How does the AI screening work?
Autohost uses Screening AI to analyze reservation data and detect fraud patterns in real-time. It provides customizable risk assessments by cross-referencing guest telemetry against historical data and identity databases.
Can I integrate it into my existing mobile app?
Yes, Autohost provides dedicated SDKs for both web and mobile environments. This allows developers to embed the verification flow directly into their native applications using customizable UI components.
Is the platform compliant with international data privacy laws?
The platform is fully GDPR ready, CCPA compliant, and holds SOC 2 Type II certification. These standards ensure that sensitive guest identification data is handled and stored with the highest security protocols.
What is the Network Effect feature?
The Network Effect leverages shared intelligence from millions of screenings across all Autohost partners. It allows the system to proactively flag high-risk guests who have a history of issues at other properties in the network.
Are there additional costs besides the usage-based fees?
Yes, a standard one-time implementation fee applies to cover onboarding and technical setup. Depending on the chosen plan, a recurring platform fee or Client Success fee may also apply for ongoing support.
Pricing Plans
Launch
Unknown Price• ID Verification (Usage-based)
• Liveness Check (Usage-based)
• Fraud Detection Basic
• API Access
• Web and Mobile SDKs
• iFrame / Hosted options
• Standard Support
• Customizable Framework Basic Rules
Growth
Unknown Price• Fraud Detection Pro
• Data Verification
• Network Effect integration
• Screening AI usage
• Priority Support
• Customizable Framework Pro Rules
• Dedicated CSM (Optional Add-on)
• Standard Implementation
Scale (Enterprise)
Unknown Price• Volume discounts on core services
• Full Framework Customization
• Dedicated CSM included
• Custom Implementation Fee options
• Strategic partnership alignment
• Unlimited screening modules
• Global watchlist screening
• Advanced fraud telemetry
Job Opportunities
AI Developer
Reduce hospitality fraud by 90% using a seamless AI-powered verification platform that combines biometric ID matching with real-time risk assessment for guests.
Experience Requirements:
Relevant experience in cybersecurity, fraud, hospitality or scaling a SaaS business
Other Requirements:
Legally allowed to work in Canada
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Account Executive (Europe)
Reduce hospitality fraud by 90% using a seamless AI-powered verification platform that combines biometric ID matching with real-time risk assessment for guests.
Experience Requirements:
Relevant experience in cybersecurity, fraud, hospitality or scaling a SaaS business
Other Requirements:
Legally allowed to work in Canada
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Account Executive (North America)
Reduce hospitality fraud by 90% using a seamless AI-powered verification platform that combines biometric ID matching with real-time risk assessment for guests.
Experience Requirements:
Relevant experience in cybersecurity, fraud, hospitality or scaling a SaaS business
Other Requirements:
Legally allowed to work in Canada
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