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Guesty vs TurboTenant
In short.
Pick Guesty if you run Airbnb & short-term rentals;
pick TurboTenant if you run DIY & small landlords.
Guesty starts at $9/listing/mo,
TurboTenant free.
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
Free software for DIY and small landlords; monetizes via tenant fees.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
Guesty |
TurboTenant |
|
|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | ✕ | ✓ |
| Listing syndication | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online applications | ✕ | ✓ |
| Lease management | ✕ | ✓ |
| Maintenance requests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accounting | ✓ | ✕ |
| Expense tracking | ✓ | Partial |
| Owner portal | ✓ | ✕ |
| Tenant portal | ✕ | ✓ |
| Document storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✓ | Partial |
| 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.
TurboTenant
| Freeno fees or contracts, ever | Free |
|---|---|
| Essentialsbilled annually | $12.42/mo |
| Probilled annually | $16.58/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
TurboTenant
Pros
- Genuinely free for landlords; large user base
- Easy listing syndication and tenant screening
- Best fit for 1–10 units
Cons
- Limited accounting depth; no owner portal
- Not built for PM companies
FAQ
What is the difference between Guesty and TurboTenant?
Guesty is best for Airbnb & short-term rentals, while TurboTenant is best for DIY & small landlords.
Is Guesty or TurboTenant 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, TurboTenant rates slightly higher (4.6★ on Capterra).