Guesty vs. Guesty Lite (with Hospitable)
Guesty vs. Guesty Lite (with Hospitable)
Guesty vs. Guesty Lite (with Hospitable)
Comparing top vacation rental platforms
Getting confused between Guesty and Guesty Lite (also known as Guesty for Hosts) is completely understandable. These are, in fact, two entirely different systems.
Comparing top vacation rental platforms
With years of experience in the short-term rental software space, OwnerRez and Lodgify have established strong reputations—each excelling in different areas:
Comparing top vacation rental platforms
With years of experience in the short-term rental software space, OwnerRez and Lodgify have established strong reputations—each excelling in different areas:
To provide a clearer picture, we’ll also include Hospitable, the top-rated vacation rental software on G2 for 2024–25.
But if you're considering either of these tools, you should also take a look at Hospitable, which blends automation, ease of use, and built-in features in a single, user-friendly platform.
But if you're considering either of these tools, you should also take a look at Hospitable, which blends automation, ease of use, and built-in features in a single, user-friendly platform.
The story began in 2021, when Guesty acquired Your Porter. Initially, it continued under the old brand, then became Guesty for Hosts, and eventually transitioned to Guesty Lite.
The story began in 2021, when Guesty acquired Your Porter. Initially, it continued under the old brand, then became Guesty for Hosts, and eventually transitioned to Guesty Lite.
The story began in 2021, when Guesty acquired Your Porter. Initially, it continued under the old brand, then became Guesty for Hosts, and eventually transitioned to Guesty Lite.
Guesty, arguably the most recognized brand in the short-term rental software industry. It is tailored to large property management companies and multi-unit properties.
Guesty, arguably the most recognized brand in the short-term rental software industry. It is tailored to large property management companies and multi-unit properties.
Guesty, arguably the most recognized brand in the short-term rental software industry. It is tailored to large property management companies and multi-unit properties.
TL;DR comparison table
TL;DR comparison table
TL;DR comparison table
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Best for
Short-term rental automation for individual hosts and property managers.
Short-term rental automation for individual hosts.
Enterprise-class for property managers.
Best for
Short-term rental automation for individual hosts and property managers.
Short-term rental automation for individual hosts.
Enterprise-class for property managers.
Best for
Short-term rental automation for individual hosts and property managers.
Short-term rental automation for individual hosts.
Enterprise-class for property managers.
Platforms
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo
11 channels
Platforms
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo
11 channels
Platforms
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo
11 channels
Number of properties
Any
1-3
4+
Number of properties
Any
1-3
4+
Number of properties
Any
1-3
4+
iCal support
iCal support
iCal support
Direct bookings
Limited: no websites
Direct bookings
Limited: no websites
Direct bookings
Limited: no websites
Cost
starting $29/month
starting $39/month
enterprise pricing +setup fee
Cost
starting $29/month
starting $39/month
enterprise pricing +setup fee
Cost
starting $29/month
starting $39/month
enterprise pricing +setup fee
Free trial
Yes, 14 days
Yes, 14 days
Free trial
Yes, 14 days
Yes, 14 days
Free trial
Yes, 14 days
Yes, 14 days
G2 rating
4.9/5
n/a
4.5/5
G2 rating
4.9/5
n/a
4.5/5
G2 rating
4.9/5
n/a
4.5/5
Capterra rating
4.8/5
4.7/5
4.3/5
Capterra rating
4.8/5
4.7/5
4.3/5
Capterra rating
4.8/5
4.7/5
4.3/5
Platform summaries
Platform summaries
Platform summaries
Guesty Lite
Guesty Lite (formerly Guesty for Hosts / YourPorter) is intended for individual hosts managing up to three listings.
Basic automation
Limited direct bookings
Guesty Lite
Guesty Lite (formerly Guesty for Hosts / YourPorter) is intended for individual hosts managing up to three listings.
Basic automation
Limited direct bookings
Guesty Lite
Guesty Lite (formerly Guesty for Hosts / YourPorter) is intended for individual hosts managing up to three listings.
Basic automation
Limited direct bookings
Guesty
Guesty is an enterprise-level platform built for property management companies, complete with the typical pros and cons of such systems.
Steep learning curve
Annual contracts
A range of advanced features benefiting large companies
Guesty
Guesty is an enterprise-level platform built for property management companies, complete with the typical pros and cons of such systems.
Steep learning curve
Annual contracts
A range of advanced features benefiting large companies
Guesty
Guesty is an enterprise-level platform built for property management companies, complete with the typical pros and cons of such systems.
Steep learning curve
Annual contracts
A range of advanced features benefiting large companies
Hospitable
Originally developed for individual hosts, Hospitable has evolved into a complete property management solution—while maintaining its focus on ease of use.
Exceptional usability
Automation as the core value
Transparent pricing with dynamic pricing included at no extra cost
Hospitable
Originally developed for individual hosts, Hospitable has evolved into a complete property management solution—while maintaining its focus on ease of use.
Exceptional usability
Automation as the core value
Transparent pricing with dynamic pricing included at no extra cost
Hospitable
Originally developed for individual hosts, Hospitable has evolved into a complete property management solution—while maintaining its focus on ease of use.
Exceptional usability
Automation as the core value
Transparent pricing with dynamic pricing included at no extra cost
Feature comparison
Feature comparison
Feature comparison
Communication automation and AI
Communication automation and AI
Communication automation and AI
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Scheduled messages
Scheduled messages
Scheduled messages
Guest reply drafts with AI
Guest reply drafts with AI
Guest reply drafts with AI
Full guest reply automation
Full guest reply automation
Full guest reply automation
Automated upsells of vacancy nights
Integrations
Automated upsells of vacancy nights
Integrations
Automated upsells of vacancy nights
Integrations
AI performance assistant
AI performance assistant
AI performance assistant
Reviews automation with AI
Reviews automation with AI
Reviews automation with AI
Operations
Operations
Operations
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Team management & reminders
Team management & reminders
Team management & reminders
Smart lock check-in
Included (Pro tier+)
Yes (paid add-on)
Yes (paid add-on)
Smart lock check-in
Included (Pro tier+)
Yes (paid add-on)
Yes (paid add-on)
Smart lock check-in
Included (Pro tier+)
Yes (paid add-on)
Yes (paid add-on)
Smart thermostat sync
Included (Pro tier+)
Smart thermostat sync
Included (Pro tier+)
Smart thermostat sync
Included (Pro tier+)
Dynamic pricing
Included in all plans
Yes (paid add-on)
Yes (paid add-on)
Dynamic pricing
Included in all plans
Yes (paid add-on)
Yes (paid add-on)
Dynamic pricing
Included in all plans
Yes (paid add-on)
Yes (paid add-on)
Direct booking
Direct booking
Direct booking
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Website builder
Website builder
Website builder
Payment processing
Payment processing
Payment processing
Google Vacation Rentals Partner
Google Vacation Rentals Partner
Google Vacation Rentals Partner
Integrations
Integrations
Integrations
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Accounting
Accounting
Accounting
Data tools
Data tools
Data tools
Direct booking site builders
Direct booking site builders
Direct booking site builders
Cleaning
Cleaning
Cleaning
Dynamic pricing
Dynamic pricing
Dynamic pricing
Guest portals
Guest portals
Guest portals
Guest verification
Guest verification
Guest verification
Guidebooks
Guidebooks
Guidebooks
Home automation
Home automation
Home automation
Marketing
Marketing
Marketing
Monitoring
Monitoring
Monitoring
Smart locks
Smart locks
Smart locks
Smart thermostats
Smart thermostats
Smart thermostats
Property management solutions
Property management solutions
Property management solutions
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Hospitable
Guesty Lite
Guesty
Reporting dashboards
Reporting dashboards
Reporting dashboards
Owner statements
Owner statements
Owner statements
Expense management
Expense management
Expense management
Accounting integration
Accounting integration
Accounting integration
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Guesty (Gray), Guesty Lite not represented | Fall 2025
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Guesty (Gray), Guesty Lite not represented | Fall 2025
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Guesty (Gray), Guesty Lite not represented | Fall 2025
Usability
9.22/10
9.22/10
8.21/10
Results
9.34/10
9.34/10
8.22/10
Implementation
9.26/10
9.26/10
7.90/10
7.90/10
Relationship
9.12/10
9.12/10
8.01/10
8.01/10
Our customers love the Hospitable difference
Our customers love the Hospitable difference
Our customers love the Hospitable difference
Guesty vs. Guesty Lite vs. Hospitable: summary
Guesty vs. Guesty Lite vs. Hospitable: summary
Guesty vs. Guesty Lite vs. Hospitable: summary
Choosing by your needs
Choosing by your needs
Choosing by your needs
Individual hosts with 1–3 listings
Hospitable offers more automation, broader channel support, including direct bookings, and better affordability.
Individual hosts with 1–3 listings
Hospitable offers more automation, broader channel support, including direct bookings, and better affordability.
Individual hosts with 1–3 listings
Hospitable offers more automation, broader channel support, including direct bookings, and better affordability.
Individual hosts with 4+ listings or co-hosts
Hospitable continues to be the more intuitive, efficient choice, providing essential features at a significantly lower cost.
Individual hosts with 4+ listings or co-hosts
Hospitable continues to be the more intuitive, efficient choice, providing essential features at a significantly lower cost.
Individual hosts with 4+ listings or co-hosts
Hospitable continues to be the more intuitive, efficient choice, providing essential features at a significantly lower cost.
Small property management companies
This category requires closer comparison. Hospitable wins on ease of use and value, while Guesty offers more extensive property management tools.
Small property management companies
This category requires closer comparison. Hospitable wins on ease of use and value, while Guesty offers more extensive property management tools.
Small property management companies
This category requires closer comparison. Hospitable wins on ease of use and value, while Guesty offers more extensive property management tools.
Large property managers and hotels
Guesty is the better fit here, with advanced enterprise capabilities like multi-unit management and CRM.
Large property managers and hotels
Guesty is the better fit here, with advanced enterprise capabilities like multi-unit management and CRM.
Large property managers and hotels
Guesty is the better fit here, with advanced enterprise capabilities like multi-unit management and CRM.
Why Choose Guesty?
Why Choose Guesty?
Why Choose Guesty?
Multi-unit support
Best suited for hotels, B&Bs, and other multi-unit operations.
Multi-unit support
Best suited for hotels, B&Bs, and other multi-unit operations.
Multi-unit support
Best suited for hotels, B&Bs, and other multi-unit operations.
CRM and lead management
Tools designed for managing direct bookings and guest relationships.
CRM and lead management
Tools designed for managing direct bookings and guest relationships.
CRM and lead management
Tools designed for managing direct bookings and guest relationships.
Broader integrations
Access to more booking channels and a wider ecosystem of partners.
Broader integrations
Access to more booking channels and a wider ecosystem of partners.
Broader integrations
Access to more booking channels and a wider ecosystem of partners.
Why Choose Hospitable?
Why Choose Hospitable?
Why Choose Hospitable?
Smarter automation
Auto Inbox automates guest messaging, Copilot provides on-demand performance insights, and automated upsells help boost occupancy.
Smarter automation
Auto Inbox automates guest messaging, Copilot provides on-demand performance insights, and automated upsells help boost occupancy.
Smarter automation
Auto Inbox automates guest messaging, Copilot provides on-demand performance insights, and automated upsells help boost occupancy.
Built-in dynamic pricing
Available to all users on all plans, at no extra cost.
Built-in dynamic pricing
Available to all users on all plans, at no extra cost.
Built-in dynamic pricing
Available to all users on all plans, at no extra cost.
Smart thermostat integration
Reduces energy waste during vacant periods.
Smart thermostat integration
Reduces energy waste during vacant periods.
Smart thermostat integration
Reduces energy waste during vacant periods.
Scales with your business
Easily expand from a few listings to dozens on the same platform.
Scales with your business
Easily expand from a few listings to dozens on the same platform.
Scales with your business
Easily expand from a few listings to dozens on the same platform.
No hidden fees
Transparent pricing with no contracts or long-term commitments.
No hidden fees
Transparent pricing with no contracts or long-term commitments.
No hidden fees
Transparent pricing with no contracts or long-term commitments.
All your STR business in one convenient window
Automate communication, manage channels, sync calendars, push pricing updates, notify your team, and much more!
All your STR business in one convenient window
Automate communication, manage channels, sync calendars, push pricing updates, notify your team, and much more!
All your STR business in one convenient window
Automate communication, manage channels, sync calendars, push pricing updates, notify your team, and much more!