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Guesty vs Rent Manager

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

★ 4.5 · Capterra Custom

Deep, customizable platform for mid-large and mixed portfolios.

  • Best forProperty management companies
  • Starts atCustom
  • Free optionNo
  • Mobile appYes
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Feature comparison

Guesty Rent Manager
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✓ Partial
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.

Rent Manager

Basicquote-based · contact sales $None
Plusquote-based $None
Premiumquote-based $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

Rent Manager

Pros

  • Very deep, customizable accounting; handles mixed residential/commercial
  • Built-in CRM and call center; long established

Cons

  • Complex with a steeper learning curve
  • Dated areas of the UI

FAQ

What is the difference between Guesty and Rent Manager?

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

Is Guesty or Rent Manager 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, Rent Manager rates slightly higher (4.5★ on Capterra).

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