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Guesty vs Hemlane

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

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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Hemlane

★ 4.4 · Capterra Free plan

Software plus on-demand local agent support for remote landlords.

  • Best forDIY & small landlords
  • Starts atFree
  • Free optionFree plan
  • Mobile appYes
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Feature comparison

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

Pricing

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.

Hemlane

Starterfree forever Free
Basic$28 base + $2/unit $30/mo
Essential$28 base + $20/unit $48/mo
Complete$28 base + $58/unit $86/mo

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

Pros & cons

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

Hemlane

Pros

  • 24/7 maintenance coordination and a local leasing-agent network
  • Great for remote, out-of-state landlords

Cons

  • Higher tiers get pricey per-unit
  • Lighter accounting; pricing is confusing

FAQ

What is the difference between Guesty and Hemlane?

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

Is Guesty or Hemlane cheaper?

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

Which is better for Airbnb & short-term rentals?

For Airbnb & short-term rentals, Hemlane rates slightly higher (4.4★ on Capterra).

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