Hostaway vs. Guesty
Hostaway and Guesty are well-known enterprise solutions tailored to property management companies. They both have a broad range of features for advanced users, requiring deep knowledge of the market and a lengthy setup process.
Guesty also offers a Lite package with limited functionality for individual hosts.
We will enrich the comparison by adding the G2-best-rated vacation rental software in 2024-25—Hospitable.
Check the table below for a TL;DR comparison
| Guesty | Hostaway | Hospitable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Basic automation for individual hosts, enterprise-class for property managers. | Enterprise-class software for property managers. | Short-term rental automation for individual hosts and property managers. |
| Platforms | Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo on Lite 11 channels on Pro | Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Homes&Villas by Marriott | Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals |
| iCal support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Direct bookings | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cost | starting $39/month on Lite, enterprise pricing on Pro | Enterprise pricing | 3 tiers, starting $29/month |
| Free trial | ✅ 14 days on Lite, ❌ on Pro | ❌ guided start, $500 setup fee | ✅ 14 days |
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Guesty vs. Hostaway: Executive Summary
Guesty
Guesty is arguably the most recognized brand in the short-term rental software market. It's divided into two distinct platforms: Guesty Lite (also known as Guesty for Hosts or YourPorter), built for individual hosts with up to three listings, offering only basic automation.
The full Guesty platform is an enterprise-grade system designed for large property management companies, offering robust features like CRM, owner portals, and multi-unit support. Each platform has its own pricing model and feature set, with no overlap between them.
Hostaway
Hostaway is a well-known name, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. Designed from day one as enterprise software, it reflects that complexity.
Getting started requires a $500 onboarding fee, 2–8 hours of setup, and an enterprise pricing model. Major automation features—like dynamic pricing and smart lock integrations—are available only as paid add-ons.
Hospitable
Hospitable began as a tool for individual hosts and has since grown into a full-featured property management system—without ever losing its focus on ease of use. That’s why it consistently wins the G2 Best Usability badge. Orientation is included, but most users find the interface intuitive from the start.
Enjoy a 14-day free trial, transparent pricing, and the only PMS that includes dynamic pricing at no extra cost.
Compare Guesty vs. Hostaway vs. Hospitable using the tables below
Communication automation and AI
| Guesty | Hostaway | Hospitable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled messages | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Guest reply drafts with AI | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Full guest reply automation option | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Automated upsells of vacancy nights | Through integrations | ✅ | ✅ |
| AI assistant for performance analysis | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Reviews automation with AI | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Operations
| Guesty | Hostaway | Hospitable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team management and reminders | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Self-check-in with smart locks | ✅ paid add-on | ✅ paid add-on | ✅ Included, starting from the Pro tier |
| Smart thermostat management in-sync with bookings | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ Included, starting from the Pro tier |
| Dynamic pricing | ✅ paid add-on | ✅ paid add-on | ✅ Included in all plans |
Integrations
| Guesty | Hostaway | Hospitable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Data tools | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Direct booking website builders | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cleaning | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Dynamic pricing | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Guest portals | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Guest verification | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Guidebooks | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Home automation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Marketing | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Monitoring | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Smart locks | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Smart thermostats | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Direct booking
| Guesty | Hostaway | Hospitable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website builder | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Payment processing | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Google Vacation Rentals Partner | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Property management solutions
| Guesty | Hostaway | Hospitable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reporting dashboards | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Owner statements | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Expense management | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Professional accounting integration | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
G2 ratings (Spring 2025)
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What do 15,000 successful hosts have in common? Hint: it’s not luck.
They discovered the tool that reduces hassle, boosts revenue, and keeps their guests happier than ever. Since then, they love Hospitable.
Hospitable is our go-to property management software. It is truly the best in the industry!
Automated guest messaging with Hospitable has been a game-changer for us, reducing the time we spend on guest communication by 90%.
I love how simple it is to learn and use. You can have it all set up and running in just one afternoon.
Automates all of the tasks I don’t want to deal with myself.
We love the peace and quiet of limited guest messages that we must manually respond to!
Guesty vs. Hostaway: summary
Both Hostaway and Guesty are strong options for large property management companies with complex needs. They offer enterprise-grade tools like CRMs, owner management portals, and extensive integration ecosystems.
In contrast, Hospitable is the smarter choice for individual hosts, co-hosts, and small to mid-size property managers. It combines powerful automation, a user-friendly interface, and exceptional value—with no onboarding fees, no contracts, and dynamic pricing included for all users.
