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Avail vs Guesty
In short.
Pick Avail if you run DIY & small landlords;
pick Guesty if you run Airbnb & short-term rentals.
Avail starts free,
Guesty at $9/listing/mo.
Free landlord software from Realtor.com for DIY landlords.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
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
Feature comparison
Avail |
Guesty |
|
|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | ✓ | ✕ |
| Listing syndication | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online applications | ✓ | ✕ |
| Lease management | ✓ | ✕ |
| Maintenance requests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accounting | ✕ | ✓ |
| Expense tracking | ✕ | ✓ |
| Owner portal | ✕ | ✓ |
| Tenant portal | ✓ | ✕ |
| Document storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | Partial | ✓ |
| Bank integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renters insurance | ✓ | ✕ |
| AI features | ✕ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing
Avail
| Unlimitedfree forever, unlimited units | Free |
|---|---|
| Unlimited Plusbilled monthly | $9/unit/mo |
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
Avail
Pros
- Free for landlords; strong leases and applications
- Realtor.com listing reach; next-day rent on Plus
Cons
- Limited accounting
- Per-unit fee on Plus; tenant ACH fee on free tier
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 Avail and Guesty?
Avail is best for DIY & small landlords, while Guesty is best for Airbnb & short-term rentals.
Is Avail or Guesty cheaper?
Guesty is the cheaper option — it starts at $9/listing/mo.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, Avail rates slightly higher (4.5★ on Capterra).