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Baselane vs Guesty

In short. Pick Baselane if you run DIY & small landlords; pick Guesty if you run Airbnb & short-term rentals. Baselane starts free, Guesty at $9/listing/mo.

Baselane

★ 4.5 · Capterra Free plan

Landlord banking and finance platform with rent collection.

  • Best forDIY & small landlords
  • Starts atFree
  • Free optionFree plan
  • 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

Baselane Guesty
Online rent collection✓ ✓
Tenant screening✓ ✕
Listing syndication✕ ✓
Online applicationsPartial ✕
Lease managementPartial ✕
Maintenance requests✕ ✓
Accounting✓ ✓
Expense tracking✓ ✓
Owner portal✕ ✓
Tenant portalPartial ✕
Document storage✓ ✓
Reporting✓ ✓
Bank integration✓ ✓
Renters insurance✕ ✕
AI featuresPartial ✓
Mobile app✓ ✓

Pricing

Baselane

Corebanking & bookkeeping essentials Free
SmartAI-automated finances $20/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

Baselane

Pros

  • Built-in landlord banking (high APY, cash-back debit)
  • Excellent bookkeeping and auto-categorization
  • Free core plan

Cons

  • No listing syndication or maintenance depth
  • Many features are per-use add-ons; banking-first, not full PM

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 Baselane and Guesty?

Baselane is best for DIY & small landlords, while Guesty is best for Airbnb & short-term rentals.

Is Baselane 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, Baselane rates slightly higher (4.5★ on Capterra).

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