Hostaway vs. Guesty (and Hospitable)
Hostaway vs. Guesty (and Hospitable)
Hostaway vs. Guesty (and Hospitable)
Comparing three industry giants in vacation rental software
Hostaway and Guesty are well-known enterprise solutions built for property management companies. Both offer an expansive suite of features but require advanced knowledge, lengthy onboarding, and setup costs.
To enrich this comparison, we’re introducing Hospitable—the G2 best-rated vacation rental software of 2024–25, offering powerful automation and unmatched usability.
TL;DR comparison table
TL;DR comparison table
TL;DR comparison table
Hospitable
Guesty
Hostaway
Hospitable
Guesty
Hostaway
Hospitable
Guesty
Hostaway
Best for
STR automation for individual hosts and property managers
Basic automation (Lite); enterprise tools (Pro)
Enterprise software for PMs
Best for
STR automation for individual hosts and property managers
Basic automation (Lite); enterprise tools (Pro)
Enterprise software for PMs
Best for
STR automation for individual hosts and property managers
Basic automation (Lite); enterprise tools (Pro)
Enterprise software for PMs
Platforms
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo (Lite); 11 channels (Pro)
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Homes & Villas by Marriott
Platforms
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo (Lite); 11 channels (Pro)
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Homes & Villas by Marriott
Platforms
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo (Lite); 11 channels (Pro)
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Homes & Villas by Marriott
iCal support
iCal support
iCal support
Direct bookings
Direct bookings
Direct bookings
Cost
3 tiers, starting $29/month
From $39/month (Lite), enterprise pricing (Pro)
Enterprise pricing
Cost
3 tiers, starting $29/month
From $39/month (Lite), enterprise pricing (Pro)
Enterprise pricing
Cost
3 tiers, starting $29/month
From $39/month (Lite), enterprise pricing (Pro)
Enterprise pricing
Free trial
Yes, 14 days
14 days (Lite), none (Pro)
No – $500 setup fee
Free trial
Yes, 14 days
14 days (Lite), none (Pro)
No – $500 setup fee
Free trial
Yes, 14 days
14 days (Lite), none (Pro)
No – $500 setup fee
G2 rating
4.9/5
4.5/5
4.7/5
G2 rating
4.9/5
4.5/5
4.7/5
G2 rating
4.9/5
4.5/5
4.7/5
Capterra rating
4.8/5
4.3/5
4.8/5
Capterra rating
4.8/5
4.3/5
4.8/5
Capterra rating
4.8/5
4.3/5
4.8/5
Platform summaries
Platform summaries
Platform summaries
Guesty
Two platforms: Guesty Lite (for individual hosts) and Guesty Pro (for enterprises)
Full Guesty includes CRM, owner portals, multi-unit support
Separate pricing and feature sets
Recognized global brand in the STR software space
Guesty
Two platforms: Guesty Lite (for individual hosts) and Guesty Pro (for enterprises)
Full Guesty includes CRM, owner portals, multi-unit support
Separate pricing and feature sets
Recognized global brand in the STR software space
Guesty
Two platforms: Guesty Lite (for individual hosts) and Guesty Pro (for enterprises)
Full Guesty includes CRM, owner portals, multi-unit support
Separate pricing and feature sets
Recognized global brand in the STR software space
Hostaway
Enterprise software by design
Popular in Asia-Pacific regions
Requires a $500 onboarding fee and 2–8 hours of setup
Automation features (e.g., dynamic pricing, smart locks) are paid add-ons
Hostaway
Enterprise software by design
Popular in Asia-Pacific regions
Requires a $500 onboarding fee and 2–8 hours of setup
Automation features (e.g., dynamic pricing, smart locks) are paid add-ons
Hostaway
Enterprise software by design
Popular in Asia-Pacific regions
Requires a $500 onboarding fee and 2–8 hours of setup
Automation features (e.g., dynamic pricing, smart locks) are paid add-ons
Hospitable
Designed for individual hosts, now supports PMCs as well
Known for ease of use and award-winning UI
No contracts, no setup fees, and dynamic pricing is included
Offers a 14-day free trial with onboarding
Hospitable
Designed for individual hosts, now supports PMCs as well
Known for ease of use and award-winning UI
No contracts, no setup fees, and dynamic pricing is included
Offers a 14-day free trial with onboarding
Hospitable
Designed for individual hosts, now supports PMCs as well
Known for ease of use and award-winning UI
No contracts, no setup fees, and dynamic pricing is included
Offers a 14-day free trial with onboarding
Feature comparison
Feature comparison
Feature comparison
Communication automation and AI
Communication automation and AI
Communication automation and AI
Hospitable
Guesty
Hostaway
Hospitable
Guesty
Hostaway
Hospitable
Guesty
Hostaway
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
Through integrations
Automated upsells of vacancy nights
Through integrations
Automated upsells of vacancy nights
Through 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
Hostaway
Hospitable
Guesty
Hostaway
Hospitable
Guesty
Hostaway
Team management
Team management
Team management
Smart lock check-in
Included (Pro tier+)
Paid add-on
Paid add-on
Smart lock check-in
Included (Pro tier+)
Paid add-on
Paid add-on
Smart lock check-in
Included (Pro tier+)
Paid add-on
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
Paid add-on
Paid add-on
Dynamic pricing
Included in all plans
Paid add-on
Paid add-on
Dynamic pricing
Included in all plans
Paid add-on
Paid add-on
Direct booking
Direct booking
Direct booking
Hospitable
Guesty
Hostaway
Hospitable
Guesty
Hostaway
Hospitable
Guesty
Hostaway
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
Hostaway
Hospitable
Guesty
Hostaway
Hospitable
Guesty
Hostaway
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
Hostaway
Hospitable
Guesty
Hostaway
Hospitable
Guesty
Hostaway
Reporting dashboards
Reporting dashboards
Reporting dashboards
Owner statements
Owner statements
Owner statements
Expense management
Expense management
Expense management
Accounting integration
Accounting integration
Accounting integration
Owner portals
Owner portals
Owner portals
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Guesty & Hostaway (Gray) | Fall 2025
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Guesty & Hostaway (Gray) | Fall 2025
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Guesty & Hostaway (Gray) | Fall 2025
Usability
9.22/10
9.22/10
8.21/10
9.11/10
Results
9.34/10
9.34/10
8.22/10
9.24/10
Implementation
9.26/10
9.26/10
7.90/10
7.90/10
8.85/10
8.85/10
Relationship
9.12/10
9.12/10
8.01/10
8.01/10
9.63/10
9.63/10
Our customers love the Hospitable difference
Our customers love the Hospitable difference
Our customers love the Hospitable difference
Hostaway vs. Guesty: summary
Both Hostaway and Guesty are excellent options for large property management companies with complex portfolios. They offer:
Enterprise-grade tools
CRM systems
Owner portals
Extensive integration ecosystems
Hostaway vs. Guesty: summary
Both Hostaway and Guesty are excellent options for large property management companies with complex portfolios. They offer:
Enterprise-grade tools
CRM systems
Owner portals
Extensive integration ecosystems
Hostaway vs. Guesty: summary
Both Hostaway and Guesty are excellent options for large property management companies with complex portfolios. They offer:
Enterprise-grade tools
CRM systems
Owner portals
Extensive integration ecosystems
Why choose Hospitable?
Why choose Hospitable?
Why choose Hospitable?
Hospitable is the smarter choice for:
- Individual hosts and co-hosts - Small to mid-sized property managers
Hospitable is the smarter choice for:
- Individual hosts and co-hosts - Small to mid-sized property managers
Hospitable is the smarter choice for:
- Individual hosts and co-hosts - Small to mid-sized property managers
It combines:
- Powerful automation tools - A user-friendly interface - No onboarding fees - No contracts - Dynamic pricing included on all plans
It combines:
- Powerful automation tools - A user-friendly interface - No onboarding fees - No contracts - Dynamic pricing included on all plans
It combines:
- Powerful automation tools - A user-friendly interface - No onboarding fees - No contracts - Dynamic pricing included on all plans
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!