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

Guesty vs Hostaway

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check 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
Hostaway #2 in Short-Term Rental Management Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Hostaway

Guesty leads on 0 checks, Hostaway on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGuesty · 9.4/10
  • Free trialonly Guesty

Guesty scores higher on our rubric for short-term rental management software: 9.4 against 9.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Guesty is the better fit for growing managers wanting AI and mobile tools. Hostaway is the better fit for mobile-first professional property managers.

  • Guesty fits best

    Growing managers wanting AI and mobile tools

  • Hostaway fits best

    Mobile-first professional property managers

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Side by side

Feature Guesty 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Hostaway 9.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.3
Ranking #1 in Short-Term Rental Management Software #2 in Short-Term Rental Management Software
Best for Growing managers wanting AI and mobile tools Mobile-first professional property managers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $9/unit/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Phone, Email, Docs, Community · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations 344+ integrations 300+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Guesty 0/5 · Hostaway 0/5
Direct booking site Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated messaging Not checked yet Not checked yet
Dynamic pricing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cleaning management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payment processing Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Manages listings, reservations, calendars, and messages across major channels
  • Combines guest payments, tasks, reporting, owner statements, and direct bookings
  • Offers iOS, Android, web, API access, and integrations including QuickBooks and WhatsApp
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • The Lite plan is limited to 1–3 listings
  • Long-term leasing tools are outside its primary focus
  • Contact-sales pricing makes tier-by-tier value harder to compare
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of small, simple rental operations
  • Guest payments focus on reservations rather than residential rent collection
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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Hostaway is a property management system and channel manager for short-term rental operators managing portfolios from a few listings to thousands. It brings listings, reservations, calendars, guest communications, payments, tasks,…

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  1. GuestyShort-Term Rental Management Software 9.414-day trial
  2. HostawayShort-Term Rental Management Software 9.3Pricing on request

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

  • Hostaway — where it wins

    • Manages listings, reservations, calendars, and messages across major channels
    • Combines guest payments, tasks, reporting, owner statements, and direct bookings
    • Offers iOS, Android, web, API access, and integrations including QuickBooks and WhatsApp

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing makes tier-by-tier value harder to compare
    • Its breadth may exceed the needs of small, simple rental operations
    • Guest payments focus on reservations rather than residential rent collection
  • Guesty9.4/10 · 14-day trial

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

    Visit GuestyFull verdict →
  • Hostaway9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad, mobile-first operating system for professional short-term rental managers.

    Visit HostawayFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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