Hospitable vs. Guesty

Both Hospitable and Guesty provide a solution for short-term rental businesses looking to save time. Wondering which option makes a better choice for managing your listings: Guesty or Hospitable? Here we compare Hospitable vs. Guesty by features, functionality, integrations, and more.

Hospitable vs. Guesty

Both Hospitable and Guesty provide a solution for short-term rental businesses looking to save time. Wondering which option makes a better choice for managing your listings: Guesty or Hospitable? Here we compare Hospitable vs. Guesty by features, functionality, integrations, and more.

Hospitable vs. Guesty

Both Hospitable and Guesty provide a solution for short-term rental businesses looking to save time. Wondering which option makes a better choice for managing your listings: Guesty or Hospitable? Here we compare Hospitable vs. Guesty by features, functionality, integrations, and more.

Overview

Overview

Overview

Hospitable at a glance

Initially designed for individual hosts, Hospitable has grown into a full-featured property management system—yet simplicity and ease of use remain at its core. That’s why it consistently wins the G2 Best Usability badge. While orientation is offered, most users find the platform intuitive right away. Take advantage of a 14-day free trial, clear pricing, and the only PMS that includes dynamic pricing at no extra cost.

Hospitable at a glance

Initially designed for individual hosts, Hospitable has grown into a full-featured property management system—yet simplicity and ease of use remain at its core. That’s why it consistently wins the G2 Best Usability badge. While orientation is offered, most users find the platform intuitive right away. Take advantage of a 14-day free trial, clear pricing, and the only PMS that includes dynamic pricing at no extra cost.

Hospitable at a glance

Initially designed for individual hosts, Hospitable has grown into a full-featured property management system—yet simplicity and ease of use remain at its core. That’s why it consistently wins the G2 Best Usability badge. While orientation is offered, most users find the platform intuitive right away. Take advantage of a 14-day free trial, clear pricing, and the only PMS that includes dynamic pricing at no extra cost.

Guesty at a glance

Arguably the most well-known brand in the short-term rental software market, Guesty is split into two distinct platforms:

Guesty at a glance

Arguably the most well-known brand in the short-term rental software market, Guesty is split into two distinct platforms:

Guesty at a glance

Arguably the most well-known brand in the short-term rental software market, Guesty is split into two distinct platforms:

Guesty Lite (also known as Guesty for Hosts or YourPorter) – designed for individual hosts managing up to three listings, offering basic automation features.

Guesty Lite (also known as Guesty for Hosts or YourPorter) – designed for individual hosts managing up to three listings, offering basic automation features.

Guesty Lite (also known as Guesty for Hosts or YourPorter) – designed for individual hosts managing up to three listings, offering basic automation features.

Guesty Pro – a robust, enterprise-grade solution tailored for property management companies.

Guesty Pro – a robust, enterprise-grade solution tailored for property management companies.

Guesty Pro – a robust, enterprise-grade solution tailored for property management companies.

The two platforms have separate pricing structures and do not share features.

The two platforms have separate pricing structures and do not share features.

The two platforms have separate pricing structures and do not share features.

Compare Hospitable vs. Guesty using the tables below

Compare Hospitable vs. Guesty using the tables below

Compare Hospitable vs. Guesty using the tables below

General overview

General overview

General overview

Hospitable

Guesty

Hospitable

Guesty

Hospitable

Guesty

Best for

Short-term rental automation for individual hosts and property managers

Basic automation for individual hosts, enterprise-class for property managers

Best for

Short-term rental automation for individual hosts and property managers

Basic automation for individual hosts, enterprise-class for property managers

Best for

Short-term rental automation for individual hosts and property managers

Basic automation for individual hosts, enterprise-class for property managers

Platforms

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo on Lite. 11 channels on Pro

Platforms

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo on Lite. 11 channels on Pro

Platforms

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo on Lite. 11 channels on Pro

iCal support

iCal support

iCal support

Direct bookings

Direct bookings

Direct bookings

Cost

3 tiers, starting $29/month

Starting $39/month on Lite, enterprise pricing on Pro

Cost

3 tiers, starting $29/month

Starting $39/month on Lite, enterprise pricing on Pro

Cost

3 tiers, starting $29/month

Starting $39/month on Lite, enterprise pricing on Pro

Free trial

Yes, 14 days

14 days on Lite, no on Pro

Free trial

Yes, 14 days

14 days on Lite, no on Pro

Free trial

Yes, 14 days

14 days on Lite, no on Pro

Cancellations and downgrades

Anytime, no obligations

Fixed in the contract

Cancellations and downgrades

Anytime, no obligations

Fixed in the contract

Cancellations and downgrades

Anytime, no obligations

Fixed in the contract

G2 rating

4.9/5

4.5/5

G2 rating

4.9/5

4.5/5

G2 rating

4.9/5

4.5/5

Capterra rating

4.8/5

4.3/5

Capterra rating

4.8/5

4.3/5

Capterra rating

4.8/5

4.3/5

Communication automation and AI

Communication automation and AI

Communication automation and AI

Hospitable

Guesty

Hospitable

Guesty

Hospitable

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 option

Full guest reply automation option

Full guest reply automation option

Automated upsells of vacancy nights

Through integrations

Automated upsells of vacancy nights

Through integrations

Automated upsells of vacancy nights

Through integrations

AI assistant for performance analysis

AI assistant for performance analysis

AI assistant for performance analysis

Reviews automation with AI

Reviews automation with AI

Reviews automation with AI

Operations

Operations

Operations

Hospitable

Guesty

Hospitable

Guesty

Hospitable

Guesty

Team management and reminders

Team management and reminders

Team management and reminders

Self-check-in with smart locks

Included, starting from the Pro tier

Yes, paid add-on

Self-check-in with smart locks

Included, starting from the Pro tier

Yes, paid add-on

Self-check-in with smart locks

Included, starting from the Pro tier

Yes, paid add-on

Smart thermostat management in-sync with bookings

Included (from Pro tier)

Smart thermostat management in-sync with bookings

Included (from Pro tier)

Smart thermostat management in-sync with bookings

Included (from Pro tier)

Dynamic pricing

Included in all plans

Yes, paid add-on

Dynamic pricing

Included in all plans

Yes, paid add-on

Dynamic pricing

Included in all plans

Yes, paid add-on

Direct booking

Direct booking

Direct booking

Hospitable

Guesty

Hospitable

Guesty

Hospitable

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

Hospitable

Guesty

Hospitable

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

Email

Email

Email

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

Hospitable

Guesty

Hospitable

Guesty

Reporting dashboards

Reporting dashboards

Reporting dashboards

Owner statements

Owner statements

Owner statements

Expense management

Expense management

Expense management

Professional accounting integration

Professional accounting integration

Professional accounting integration

Owner portals

Owner portals

Owner portals

G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Guesty (Gray) | Fall 2025

G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Guesty (Gray) | Fall 2025

G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Guesty (Gray) | Fall 2025

Usability index

9.22/10

9.22/10

8.21/10

Results index

9.34/10

9.34/10

8.22/10

Implementation index

9.26/10

9.26/10

7.90/10

7.90/10

Relationship index

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

Choosing between Hospitable and Guesty is straightforward

Choosing between Hospitable and Guesty is straightforward

Choosing between Hospitable and Guesty is straightforward

Individual hosts with 1–3 listings

Hospitable delivers more automation, supports more channels, and is more budget-friendly.

Individual hosts with 1–3 listings

Hospitable delivers more automation, supports more channels, and is more budget-friendly.

Individual hosts with 1–3 listings

Hospitable delivers more automation, supports more channels, and is more budget-friendly.

Individual hosts with 4+ listings or co-hosts

Hospitable remains the easier, more intuitive option, providing the features you actually need at a much lower cost.

Individual hosts with 4+ listings or co-hosts

Hospitable remains the easier, more intuitive option, providing the features you actually need at a much lower cost.

Individual hosts with 4+ listings or co-hosts

Hospitable remains the easier, more intuitive option, providing the features you actually need at a much lower cost.

Small property management companies

The decision becomes more nuanced. Hospitable stands out for its ease of use and strong value for money, while Guesty offers a wider range of advanced property management tools.

Small property management companies

The decision becomes more nuanced. Hospitable stands out for its ease of use and strong value for money, while Guesty offers a wider range of advanced property management tools.

Small property management companies

The decision becomes more nuanced. Hospitable stands out for its ease of use and strong value for money, while Guesty offers a wider range of advanced property management tools.

Large property management companies and hotels

Guesty is the better fit, offering enterprise-level capabilities like multi-unit support, and a built-in CRM.

Large property management companies and hotels

Guesty is the better fit, offering enterprise-level capabilities like multi-unit support, and a built-in CRM.

Large property management companies and hotels

Guesty is the better fit, offering enterprise-level capabilities like multi-unit support, and a built-in CRM.

Guesty advantages

Guesty advantages

Guesty advantages

Multi-unit support

Ideal for hotels and bed & breakfasts.

Multi-unit support

Ideal for hotels and bed & breakfasts.

Multi-unit support

Ideal for hotels and bed & breakfasts.

CRM and lead management

Built-in tools for handling direct bookings and client relationships.

CRM and lead management

Built-in tools for handling direct bookings and client relationships.

CRM and lead management

Built-in tools for handling direct bookings and client relationships.

Owner management

Streamlined features for managing property owners and revenue sharing.

Owner management

Streamlined features for managing property owners and revenue sharing.

Owner management

Streamlined features for managing property owners and revenue sharing.

Broader integrations

More booking channels and a wider range of integration partners.

Broader integrations

More booking channels and a wider range of integration partners.

Broader integrations

More booking channels and a wider range of integration partners.

Hospitable advantages

Hospitable advantages

Hospitable advantages

Smarter automation

Auto Inbox handles guest communication entirely, Copilot delivers performance insights on demand, and automated upsells help fill vacant nights.

Smarter automation

Auto Inbox handles guest communication entirely, Copilot delivers performance insights on demand, and automated upsells help fill vacant nights.

Smarter automation

Auto Inbox handles guest communication entirely, Copilot delivers performance insights on demand, and automated upsells help fill vacant nights.

Built-in dynamic pricing

Included for all users on all plans, with no extra fees.

Built-in dynamic pricing

Included for all users on all plans, with no extra fees.

Built-in dynamic pricing

Included for all users on all plans, with no extra fees.

Smart thermostat integration

Optimize energy use during unoccupied periods.

Smart thermostat integration

Optimize energy use during unoccupied periods.

Smart thermostat integration

Optimize energy use during unoccupied periods.

Scales with your business

Seamlessly grow from a few listings to dozens on the same platform.

Scales with your business

Seamlessly grow from a few listings to dozens on the same platform.

Scales with your business

Seamlessly grow from a few listings to dozens on the same platform.

No hidden costs

Transparent pricing with no long-term contracts.

No hidden costs

Transparent pricing with no long-term contracts.

No hidden costs

Transparent pricing with no long-term contracts.

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!