Southwest vs Hostaway MCP
A side-by-side look at the Southwest and Hostaway MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Southwest for travel & transportation work as a local process; choose Hostaway MCP for travel & transportation as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Southwest when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Travel & Transportation domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
SW_USERNAME, SW_PASSWORD. - You want tools like
status, login, logout.
Choose Hostaway MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Travel & Transportation domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
HOSTAWAY_ACCOUNT_ID, HOSTAWAY_API_KEY. - You want tools like
list_listings, get_listing, list_reservations.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Travel & Transportation | Travel & Transportation |
| Quality signal | 57/100 · Good | 63/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | SW_USERNAMESW_PASSWORD | HOSTAWAY_ACCOUNT_IDHOSTAWAY_API_KEY |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 2 | 4 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 10 | 10 |
| Full listing | View Southwest | View Hostaway MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Southwest tools 10
statusCheck Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards login status and session info. Use this to verify authentication before performing other actions.loginInitiate Southwest Rapid Rewards login flow. Returns a URL and instructions for the user to complete login manually. After logging in, use status to verify.logoutClear saved Southwest Rapid Rewards session and cookies. Use this to log out or reset authentication state.search_flightsSearch for Southwest Airlines flights. Returns available flights with prices, times, stops, and fare options. Southwest does not charge change fees.get_flight_detailsGet detailed information about a specific Southwest flight including stops, aircraft, and fare options.get_reservationsView upcoming trips and reservations linked to the logged-in Rapid Rewards account.check_inCheck in for a Southwest Airlines flight. Southwest opens check-in exactly 24 hours before departure. Returns boarding position (e.g., A32).get_rapid_rewardsGet Rapid Rewards account balance, tier status (A-List, A-List Preferred, Companion Pass), and recent activity for the logged-in user.get_flight_statusGet real-time Southwest flight status including delays, gate information, and estimated departure/arrival times.cancel_reservationCancel a Southwest Airlines reservation. Southwest issues refunds as travel funds (no change or cancellation fees). Set confirm=true only after explicit user confirmation.
Hostaway MCP tools 10
list_listingsList properties (listings) on the connected Hostaway account. Returns a compact Markdown table with id, name, location, bedrooms/bathrooms, person capacity, and status.get_listingFetch full details for a single Hostaway listing by id. Returns location, capacity, pricing, reputation, and channel URLs as Markdown sections.list_reservationsList reservations on the connected Hostaway account. Optional filters by arrival date range and reservation status. Returns a Markdown table with the most useful operational fields.get_reservationFetch full details for a single Hostaway reservation by id. Returns guest info, dates, pricing breakdown, and channel details.list_calendarGet the availability calendar for a single listing across a date range. Returns per-day availability, status, price, minimum stay, and reserved/blocked counts. Use this to answer 'is property X available between dates A and B?'list_conversationsList guest message threads (conversations) on the connected Hostaway account. Returns a compact Markdown table with conversation id, guest, linked listing/reservation, unread state, and last activity time.list_unread_conversationsList only guest message threads that have unread messages. The most useful tool for answering 'do I have any guests waiting on a reply?'get_conversation_messagesFetch the full message history of a single conversation by id. Returns each message with direction (incoming/outgoing), timestamp, and body.list_owner_statementsList owner financial statements on the connected Hostaway account. Returns a compact table of statement id, name, and status. Useful for revenue and payout reporting.whoamiHealth-check tool — confirms credentials work and returns a quick summary of the connected Hostaway account: counts of listings, reservations, conversations, owner statements, and users. Use this first when setting up to verify the connection.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Southwest
{
"mcpServers": {
"southwest": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@striderlabs/mcp-southwest"
],
"env": {
"SW_USERNAME": "YOUR_SW_USERNAME_HERE",
"SW_PASSWORD": "YOUR_SW_PASSWORD_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Hostaway MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"prosperkartik-hostaway-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@prosperkartik/hostaway-mcp"
],
"env": {
"HOSTAWAY_ACCOUNT_ID": "YOUR_HOSTAWAY_ACCOUNT_ID_HERE",
"HOSTAWAY_API_KEY": "YOUR_HOSTAWAY_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Southwest is categorized under Travel & Transportation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Hostaway MCP belongs to Travel & Transportation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Southwest for travel & transportation work and Hostaway MCP for travel & transportation.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Southwest has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Hostaway MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add southwest and prosperkartik-hostaway-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Southwest has a quality signal of 57/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars. Hostaway MCP has 63/100 (Good) with 5 views, 0 installs and 4 GitHub stars.