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Head-to-head · Short-Term Rental Management Software

Guesty vs Beds24

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Guesty #1 in Short-Term Rental Management Software 9.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Guesty
Beds24 #3 in Short-Term Rental Management Software 9.2/10 From €15.50/mo ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Beds24

Guesty leads on 0 checks, Beds24 on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGuesty · 9.4/10
  • Free trialonly Guesty
  • Most featuresBeds24 · 5 of 5

Guesty scores higher on our rubric for short-term rental management software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Guesty is the better fit for growing managers wanting AI and mobile tools. Beds24 is the better fit for cost-conscious multi-property operators.

  • Guesty fits best

    Growing managers wanting AI and mobile tools

  • Beds24 fits best

    Cost-conscious multi-property operators

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Side by side

Feature Guesty 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Beds24 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Short-Term Rental Management Software #3 in Short-Term Rental Management Software
Best for Growing managers wanting AI and mobile tools Cost-conscious multi-property operators
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $9/unit/mo From €15.50/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 344+ integrations 11 integrations
Features Guesty 0/5 · Beds24 5/5
Direct booking site Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automated messaging Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Dynamic pricing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Cleaning management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Payment processing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Property limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Channel connections Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Syncs Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and other booking channels
  • Combines workflows, task management, accounting, and owner tools
  • Offers web, iOS, Android, API access, and an integrations marketplace
  • Broad coverage from channel management to cleaning and reporting
  • Web, iOS, Android, API, and many third-party integrations
  • Direct booking, messaging, pricing, and payments in one system
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • The Lite plan is limited to 1–3 listings
  • Long-term leasing tools are outside its primary focus
  • No free plan for smaller operators wanting to start at zero cost
  • Usage-based pricing requires evaluating separate channel connection fees
  • The wide feature set may feel extensive for single-property hosts
Our verdict

Guesty is a property and vacation-rental management platform for hosts, professional property managers, and hospitality operators. It brings listings, reservations, guest communications, calendars, operational tasks, payments, reporting,…

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Beds24 is cloud-based property and channel management software for vacation rentals, hotels, B&Bs, hostels, holiday homes, and property managers. It brings together calendars, inventory, bookings, invoices, direct booking, guest messaging,…

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  1. GuestyShort-Term Rental Management Software 9.414-day trial
  2. Beds24Short-Term Rental Management Software 9.2From €15.50/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Guesty — where it wins

    • Syncs Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and other booking channels
    • Combines workflows, task management, accounting, and owner tools
    • Offers web, iOS, Android, API access, and an integrations marketplace

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The Lite plan is limited to 1–3 listings
    • Long-term leasing tools are outside its primary focus

  • Beds24 — where it wins

    • Broad coverage from channel management to cleaning and reporting
    • Web, iOS, Android, API, and many third-party integrations
    • Direct booking, messaging, pricing, and payments in one system

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for smaller operators wanting to start at zero cost
    • Usage-based pricing requires evaluating separate channel connection fees
    • The wide feature set may feel extensive for single-property hosts
  • Guesty9.4/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad vacation-rental platform for growing managers who need automation and mobile access.

    Visit GuestyFull verdict →
  • Beds249.2/10 · From €15.50/mo

    A broad, usage-priced toolkit for operators managing multiple properties and channels.

    Visit Beds24Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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