Hostfully vs. Guesty

Which property management solution is right for you?

Why choose Hostfully over Guesty?

Every business owner is different and has unique goals. But whether you manage a handful of listings or want to build your portfolio, the right software ensures you’re ready for whatever comes next.

If you’re looking for the essentials, Guesty is a popular choice. Their Guesty Lite package offers a very limited version of their platform for a competitive price.

Where Guesty stops at the basics, Hostfully offers an all-in-one solution to support diverse needs and support growth. Our variety of features lets you automate booking management while delighting guests and building a recognizable brand.

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Dedicated support to help you succeed

At Hostfully, we handle support differently. Everyone gets an onboarding specialist to walk them through the first steps regardless of their plan or number of properties.

Managing four or more properties? Hostfully recognizes your software needs are likely to be more complex so we assign you a dedicated customer success manager. You can contact them with any questions and get directed to the right specialists to resolve any issues.

Best of all, the Hostfully team is available 24/7 through our live chat feature so you never have to worry about reaching us when there’s a problem.

Features packed for growth and scalability

Individuals and small businesses often only require the basics. That’s why they might consider Guesty Lite that only syncs with Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, and offers very limited capabilities.

If you need more functionality, Guesty lets you add them on for a cost – such as payment processing & their website builder.

Hostfully takes a different approach. All users can enjoy the full scale property management platform, which includes features such as our unified inbox with AI assistant, payment processing, dashboard & analytics, reporting, owner portal and much much more. The only custom add-ons are Hostfully Smart Devices and our Open API.

Plus, included in your subscription is a variety of integrations, in categories such as insurance and guest screening, amenities supply, accounting, review management, and more.

Tailored property management solutions to fit your business needs

Hostfully is built for property managers who plan to scale. Our pricing is designed so that as your portfolio grows, your cost per property goes down—making it easier to expand without your software becoming a financial burden. This means you’re rewarded for growth, not penalized by it, and you get the flexibility to scale at your own pace with a plan tailored to your business.

By comparison, Guesty typically becomes more expensive and complex as you grow, with pricing models that can feel restrictive and less forgiving for scaling property managers.

	Hostfully	Guesty

24/7 global live chat support (including weekends)		Some (Guesty for Hosts)
Centralized automation
Multi / stacked calendars
Office hours
Proprietary guidebook
Onboarding fee	$500 – $1000	$1200+
Onboarding included	All plans	4+ properties
Channel manager
Unified inbox		Only mid & upper tiers (4+ properties)
Direct booking website
Mobile app
Accounting functionality
Contract period	Month-to-month or annually	Annually
Owner portal		Only mid & upper tiers (4+ properties)
Email templates
Property minimum	1	1
Scalable pricing
Supported channels	Major OTAs, HVMB	Major 3 OTAs (no HVMB)
Guest-centric pipeline view

Why customers switch from Guesty to Hostfully

”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wish we would have found Hostfully 1st and avoided headaches and hassle with other PMS. This PMS is the easiest to get started. We have tried several others with frustration. The support team is amazing and prompt with answers. They follow up and make sure everything is resolved. The onboarding calls were excellent.”

Mitchel S.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The team is great, knowledgeable and quick to respond to any question so you definitely feel taken care of.”

Andrei Antonio C., Fridays SCP

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This software has completely revolutionised my vacation rental business! From the first sales call to the daily use of the platform my experience with Hostfully has been nothing but positive. These guys are awesome!”

Emma M

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tried the rest…this is the best! Look no further. Everything about Hostfully shows a pattern of superior thought and workmanship. The Hostfully team members I have come in contact with have all showed me a unique desire to deliver a robust solution to the day to day struggles I deal with as a property manager. I have used 3 other “top rated” alternative property management solutions and they all fall flat and short. When I say I recommend “them”…Hostfully…I say that because you are not just getting software…you are getting a team dedicated to making their customers user experience a successful one! They understand their clients success (us) means their success. I am happily staying with this company because nobody else has come close to solving my challenges as they are currently doing.”

Ryan G

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome customer service, I feel like I made the right decision going with Hostfully over Guesty.”

Mondo Haven LLC

Switching is actually easy.

The time you’re spending on needless workarounds, bare bones onboarding, and lackluster support you could be putting towards switching to Hostfully.  Don’t be afraid—we’ve got you! Here’s how:

Our onboarding team will help you import your reservations for a seamless transition
Our automations are super easy to build, and can be quickly replicated
We’re integrated with the major third-party software providers (and our connection is robust!)