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Guesty alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Guesty alternative for most people is Hospitable (2.6 GPA), first in our ranking of vacation rental tools. It's also the best free one.
Guesty compared with 9 alternatives: Hostaway, Hostfully, OwnerRez, Lodgify, Uplisting and 4 more.
Guesty is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per listing / month, plus 1% per reservation (LiteOptimizer). 3 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GuestyThis tool | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hostaway | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hostfully | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| OwnerRez | Free trial · from $40/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Lodgify | Free trial | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Uplisting | Free plan · from $51/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Beds24 | Free trial · from €15.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hospitable | Free plan · from $25.52/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| iGMS | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Tokeet | Free plan · from $15.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Guesty starts at $9 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
iGMS scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Guesty
Hostaway
Vacation rental PMS and channel manager for property managers
- Hostaway also covers whatsApp messaging.
- Hostaway does not cover tasks, which Guesty does.
Suits: Property managers running a few to a few hundred short-term rental listings
Hostfully
Vacation rental property management software and digital guidebooks
Suits: Property managers growing a short-term or mid-term rental portfolio
OwnerRez
Vacation rental software priced per property, channel manager included
- OwnerRez starts at $40 per month for 1 property, billed monthly.
- OwnerRez lists no iOS and Android apps, which Guesty has.
- OwnerRez does not cover tasks, which Guesty does.
Suits: Owners and managers who want to pay only for the properties and features they use
Lodgify
Vacation rental software with a direct booking website builder
- Lodgify does not cover reports, which Guesty does.
Suits: Independent hosts who want their own direct booking website
Uplisting
Short-term rental channel manager with flat or pay-per-booking plans
- Uplisting starts at $51 per month for up to 2 properties (Independent Host).
- Uplisting has a free plan, which Guesty lacks.
- Uplisting does not cover reports, which Guesty does.
Suits: Hosts with seasonal bookings who would rather pay per booking than monthly
Beds24
Pay-as-you-go channel manager and PMS for rentals and small hotels
- Beds24 starts at €15.50 per month for 1 room, paid from prepaid credit.
- Beds24 also covers invoicing and whatsApp messaging.
- Beds24 does not cover tasks, which Guesty does.
Suits: Owners and small hotels who want to pay only for the rooms they have
Hospitable
Guest messaging, channel sync and operations for short-term rentals
- Hospitable starts at $25.52 per month for 1 property, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Hospitable has a free plan, which Guesty lacks.
- Hospitable does not cover reports, which Guesty does.
Suits: Hosts who want a free plan that covers unlimited properties
iGMS
Short-term rental software with a pay-per-booked-night plan
- iGMS starts at $20 per property / month minimum, at $1 per booked night (FLEX).
Suits: Airbnb hosts adding Vrbo and Booking.com who want one inbox
Tokeet
Vacation rental PMS priced per rental, now sold as AdvanceCM
- Tokeet starts at $15.99 per rental / month, billed yearly ($19.99 billed monthly).
- Tokeet has a free plan, which Guesty lacks.
- Tokeet also covers invoicing.
- Tokeet does not cover shared inbox, which Guesty does.
Suits: Managers of 5 to several hundred rentals who want a per-rental price that falls with volume
Limits worth knowing in Guesty
- Only Guesty Lite has published prices; Pro and Enterprise are quoted by number of listings.
- Lite is for 1 to 3 listings and syncs with Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com only; the 60+ other channels need Pro.
- Many tools are paid add-ons: PriceOptimizer, LocksManager, damage protection, advanced analytics and, on Pro, GuestyPay and trust accounting.
- The pay-as-you-grow Lite plan adds 1% of each reservation to the per-listing fee.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Guesty?
The alternatives to Guesty in this directory are Hostaway, Hostfully, OwnerRez, Lodgify, Uplisting, Beds24, Hospitable, iGMS and Tokeet. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Guesty.
Is there a free alternative to Guesty?
Yes. Uplisting, Hospitable and Tokeet have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 24, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.