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AppFolio vs Guesty

In short. Pick AppFolio if you run property management companies; pick Guesty if you run Airbnb & short-term rentals. AppFolio starts with custom pricing, Guesty at $9/listing/mo.

AppFolio

★ 4.5 · Capterra (1,938) Custom

AI-forward platform for mid-to-large residential portfolios.

  • Best forProperty management companies
  • Starts atCustom
  • Free optionNo
  • Mobile appYes
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Guesty

★ 4.3 · Capterra from $9/listing/mo

Short-term-rental PMS for hosts up to enterprise STR operators.

  • Best forAirbnb & short-term rentals
  • Starts at$9/listing/mo
  • Free optionNo
  • Mobile appYes
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Feature comparison

AppFolio Guesty
Online rent collection✓ ✓
Tenant screening✓ ✕
Listing syndication✓ ✓
Online applications✓ ✕
Lease management✓ ✕
Maintenance requests✓ ✓
Accounting✓ ✓
Expense tracking✓ ✓
Owner portal✓ ✓
Tenant portal✓ ✕
Document storage✓ ✓
Reporting✓ ✓
Bank integration✓ ✓
Renters insurance✓ ✕
AI features✓ ✓
Mobile app✓ ✓

Pricing

AppFolio

CoreQuote-based · 50-unit minimum $None
PlusQuote-based $None
MaxQuote-based $None

Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.

Guesty

Litefrom · 1–3 listings · +1%/reservation $9/listing/mo
Proquote-based · 4–199 listings $None
Enterprisecustom · 200+ listings $None

Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.

Pros & cons

AppFolio

Pros

  • True all-in-one (leasing, accounting, maintenance, inspections)
  • Leading AI features (Realm-X); strong at scale

Cons

  • 50-unit minimum locks out small landlords
  • Slow support, limited customization, high cost at small scale

Guesty

Pros

  • Deepest OTA integrations (Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking) and automation
  • Scales from single host to enterprise

Cons

  • Add-on costs and onboarding fees stack up
  • Can get pricey

FAQ

What is the difference between AppFolio and Guesty?

AppFolio is best for property management companies, while Guesty is best for Airbnb & short-term rentals.

Is AppFolio or Guesty cheaper?

Guesty is the cheaper option — it starts at $9/listing/mo.

Which is better for property management companies?

For property management companies, AppFolio rates slightly higher (4.5★ on Capterra (1,938)).

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