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Guesty vs Hostaway

In short. Both Guesty and Hostaway target Airbnb & short-term rentals, so it comes down to price and fit. Guesty starts at $9/listing/mo, Hostaway custom.

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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Hostaway

★ 4.7 · Capterra Custom

Short-term-rental PMS for growing professional STR portfolios.

  • Best forAirbnb & short-term rentals
  • Starts atCustom
  • Free optionNo
  • Mobile appYes
Visit Hostaway →

Feature comparison

Guesty Hostaway
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

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.

Hostaway

Customquote-based · get a free quote $None

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

Hostaway

Pros

  • Strong channel management, automation and integrations
  • Scalable for growing STR managers

Cons

  • Pricing is opaque and quote-based
  • Annual commitment; costly at low listing counts

FAQ

What is the difference between Guesty and Hostaway?

Both target Airbnb & short-term rentals. Guesty is short-term-rental PMS for hosts up to enterprise STR operators, while Hostaway is short-term-rental PMS for growing professional STR portfolios.

Is Guesty or Hostaway 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, Hostaway rates slightly higher (4.7★ on Capterra).

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