Flotly vs HQ Rental Software: French simplicity or international platform?
By Jean-Michel Boni - updated 13 September 2026
Short answer
Flotly is the most direct choice for a French rental company with 5 to 100 vehicles that wants public pricing, Stripe Connect and a photo inspection with verifiable integrity. HQ Rental Software is a better fit if you need to connect many tools, sync channels such as Expedia, Kayak or Turo, use an API, operate in several countries or also handle long-term rental. Both cover booking, payment, fleet, rental agreements, inspections and multi-site operations. The choice is mainly between ecosystem depth and ease of deployment.
Key facts
- HQ advertises more than thirty integrations and a channel manager.
- HQ API access is documented for certain subscriptions; Flotly has no open API.
- Flotly publishes a price list from €39 to €179 excl. VAT per month for up to 100 vehicles.
- Both products cover the cycle from booking to invoice.
The differences that actually decide
| Criterion | Flotly | HQ Rental Software |
|---|---|---|
| Main market | French rental companies, day-to-day rental operations | International and multi-market operators |
| Booking and payment | Direct catalogue and Stripe Connect | Booking engine and several payment gateways advertised |
| Inspection | Guided mobile flow, comparison, proof reference | Mobile app, photos and digital signatures advertised |
| Channels | The rental company's own catalogue; no channel manager | Expedia, Kayak and Turo sync advertised |
| Integrations | Accounting exports; no open API | More than 30 platforms and documented API depending on subscription |
| Pricing | Public prices; Enterprise on quote | To check against HQ's price list and quote on the day |
When HQ Rental Software makes more sense
HQ Rental Software's official page advertises channel management, multi-site operations, consolidated reporting and more than thirty payment, accounting, telematics and website integrations. Its API documentation states that access is available on Professional or Enterprise subscriptions.
- You depend on OTAs and need to sync availability across several channels.
- You already have accounting, telematics or a website to connect through an API.
- You operate in several countries or with highly configurable processes.
When Flotly makes more sense
- You want to know the price before a demo and start without an integration project.
- You take payments in euros with Stripe and operate mainly in France.
- Your top risk is damage disputes and you want to be able to check that an archived photo has not changed.
- You prefer a deliberately narrower scope to a highly configurable international platform.
Frequently asked questions
Does HQ Rental Software have an API?
Yes. HQ publishes API documentation and states that access is available on Professional or Enterprise subscriptions. Operations, limits and any costs should be confirmed in the corresponding quote.
Does Flotly have a channel manager?
No. Flotly does not currently sync availability with Expedia, Kayak, Turo or other OTAs. If you need this, evaluate HQ Rental Software before Flotly.
Which software suits a small rental business in France?
If you have no OTA and no complex integration, Flotly's public pricing and French scope make the trial simpler. If your growth already requires several connected systems, test HQ with your target architecture.