Guesty vs Yardi Breeze
In short.
Pick Guesty if you run Airbnb & short-term rentals;
pick Yardi Breeze if you run property management companies.
Guesty starts at $9/listing/mo,
Yardi Breeze at $100/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
Easy cloud PM from Yardi for SMB managers across property types.
- Best forProperty management companies
- Starts at$100/mo
- Free optionNo
- 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.
Yardi Breeze
| Breezeresidential, based on annual agreement | $100/mo min · $1/unit/mo |
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| Breeze Premierterms & minimums apply; commercial = contact sales | $400/mo min · $1/unit/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
Yardi Breeze
Pros
- Yardi pedigree; handles commercial, affordable and HOA
- Free implementation and training; scales up to Voyager
Cons
- Less feature depth than AppFolio
- Add-on per-transaction costs; reporting can feel limited
FAQ
What is the difference between Guesty and Yardi Breeze?
Guesty is best for Airbnb & short-term rentals, while Yardi Breeze is best for property management companies.
Is Guesty or Yardi Breeze cheaper?
Yardi Breeze is the cheaper option — it starts at $100/mo.
Which is better for Airbnb & short-term rentals?
For Airbnb & short-term rentals, Guesty rates slightly higher (4.3★ on Capterra).