Landlory
Guesty vs Zillow Rental Manager
In short.
Pick Guesty if you run Airbnb & short-term rentals;
pick Zillow Rental Manager if you run DIY & small landlords.
Guesty starts at $9/listing/mo,
Zillow Rental Manager 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 listings and light rental tools backed by Zillow's traffic.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appLimited
Feature comparison
Guesty |
Zillow Rental Manager |
|
|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | ✕ | ✓ |
| Listing syndication | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online applications | ✕ | ✓ |
| Lease management | ✕ | Partial |
| Maintenance requests | ✓ | ✕ |
| Accounting | ✓ | ✕ |
| Expense tracking | ✓ | ✕ |
| Owner portal | ✓ | ✕ |
| Tenant portal | ✕ | ✕ |
| Document storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bank integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renters insurance | ✕ | ✕ |
| AI features | ✓ | ✕ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | Partial |
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.
Zillow Rental Manager
| Freefree listings + basic tools | Free |
|---|---|
| Premium listing90-day boost · varies by market | $39.99unverified |
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
Zillow Rental Manager
Pros
- Massive listing reach and traffic
- Free and simple for 1–few units
Cons
- Shallow — no accounting, owner portal or maintenance
- Listing fees introduced in some markets; not a true PM system
FAQ
What is the difference between Guesty and Zillow Rental Manager?
Guesty is best for Airbnb & short-term rentals, while Zillow Rental Manager is best for DIY & small landlords.
Is Guesty or Zillow Rental 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, Guesty rates slightly higher (4.3★ on Capterra).