Guesty vs TenantCloud
In short.
Pick Guesty if you run Airbnb & short-term rentals;
pick TenantCloud if you run DIY & small landlords.
Guesty starts at $9/listing/mo,
TenantCloud at $18/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
Affordable cloud PM for small-to-mid landlords and small managers.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts at$18/mo
- Free optionFree trial
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
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|---|---|---|
| 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.
TenantCloud
| Starterbilled monthly · ~2 months free yearly | $18/mo |
|---|---|
| Growthbilled monthly | $35/mo |
| Probilled monthly | $60/mo |
| Businesscustom · from $100/mo | $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
TenantCloud
Pros
- Low flat pricing with unlimited units
- Owner portal even on lower tiers
- Broad feature set for the price
Cons
- Dated UI versus newer rivals
- Occasional support/sync complaints
FAQ
What is the difference between Guesty and TenantCloud?
Guesty is best for Airbnb & short-term rentals, while TenantCloud is best for DIY & small landlords.
Is Guesty or TenantCloud 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, Guesty rates slightly higher (4.3★ on Capterra).