The AirDNA Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about AirDNA in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
AirDNA
The Insider’s Guide
Short-term rental market data, revenue estimates and comp sets
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among vacation rental tools, read from AirDNA’s own pages.
Made by AirDNA · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from AirDNA’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on AirDNA’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 26 of the 53 other vacation rental tools we grade
AirDNA is a data platform for short-term rentals. It reports occupancy, average daily rate and revenue by market, estimates what a given address could earn, and lets users build sets of comparable listings. A separate product, Adapt, handles dynamic pricing for connected listings.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about AirDNA, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The pricing page could not be read, and the free subscription cannot export data.
- 1
Best for checking rental income before buying
AirDNA is short-term rental market data with revenue estimates, comp sets and a calculator.
- 2
It runs on Web
Web.
- 3
Market Insights
Market and submarket pages show revenue, occupancy, average daily rate and RevPAR for the past twelve months, with an AirDNA Market Score.
- 4
Rentalizer
Estimates revenue, rate and occupancy for any address from comparable nearby listings, and adds an investment return calculator.
- 5
Comp Sets
Build custom sets of at least 5 comparable properties and track how they perform against your own.
- 6
A 2.2 GPA, above 26 of 53
That is against the other vacation rental tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace AirDNA you would be making a library of papers and sources to search. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
AirDNA at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- AirDNA
- Category
- Vacation Rental Software
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for checking rental income before buying
AirDNA is short-term rental market data with revenue estimates, comp sets and a calculator. The pricing page could not be read, and the free subscription cannot export data.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | The pricing page is behind a bot check, so no plans could be read and there is nothing to place against the category. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A free subscription exists per its help center, but its limits were not readable and data export is not in it. |
| Features | C | Market insights, a revenue calculator, comp sets, an agent and a dashboard. Export is not on the free plan, and for-sale property search covers the US only. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and markets and comp sets need choosing. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, with Airbnb, Guesty, Hostaway and Uplisting. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who AirDNA is for
- Fits if you want market numbers before buying a rental
- Works for managers who pull data into Guesty or Hostaway
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a posted price, as none could be read
- Watch out: data export is not on the free subscription
- Watch out: the free subscription's limits were not readable
- Not for you if you buy outside the US, as for-sale search covers the US only
- Watch out: figures are estimates, not your own bookings
Good to know
Good for
- Investors sizing up a short-term rental market
- Managers benchmarking a portfolio against comparable listings
- Hosts who want revenue estimates for a specific address
Worth knowing
- Prices could not be read: the pricing page is behind a bot check, so no plans are listed here.
- A free subscription exists per the help center, but its limits were not readable.
- Data export is not available on the free subscription.
- For-sale property search covers the US only.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
AirDNA's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
The pricing page is behind a bot check, so no plans could be read and there is nothing to place against the category.
We could not confirm AirDNA’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. airdna.co has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Short-term rental market data, revenue estimates and comp sets. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, research, reports, dashboards.
Market insights, a revenue calculator, comp sets, an agent and a dashboard.
- Market Insights
- Market and submarket pages show revenue, occupancy, average daily rate and RevPAR for the past twelve months, with an AirDNA Market Score.
- Rentalizer
- Estimates revenue, rate and occupancy for any address from comparable nearby listings, and adds an investment return calculator.
- Comp Sets
- Build custom sets of at least 5 comparable properties and track how they perform against your own.
- Rentalizer Agent
- An AI research assistant inside Rentalizer that pulls listing data, regulations and guest feedback together for a property.
- Data export
- Chart data exports to CSV and Rentalizer reports to PDF; the help center says exports are not available on the free subscription.
- Performance Dashboard and Adapt
- Connect listings from Airbnb or a PMS to view your own performance against competitors, and use Adapt for pricing.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Airbnb
- Guesty
- Hostaway
- Uplisting
AirDNA is made by AirDNA.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
26/53
Other vacation rental tools it is graded above
AirDNA's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 26 of the 53 other vacation rental tools we grade, and level with 9.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 4 of 53) and worst on ease of use (C, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 54 vacation rental tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. AirDNA’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 5 of 53
- CFree plan and trialAbove 24 of 53
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 53
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 53
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 4 of 53
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace AirDNA you would be making a library of papers and sources to search. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
What you could make
- Reports: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A library of papers and sources to search.
- Connections that pull numbers from dozens of other services.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. AirDNA’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Airbtics, PriceLabs, Wheelhouse and Beyond
The 4 tools AirDNA is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
Airbtics
Free plan · from $29/mo
Airbnb market data and revenue estimates for hosts and investors.
- Airbtics has a free plan. AirDNA does not.
- 2.4GPA
PriceLabs
Free trial · from $19.99/mo
Dynamic pricing and market data for rentals and hotels.
- AirDNA also covers research.
- 2.2GPA
Wheelhouse
Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Dynamic pricing and market data for short and mid-term rentals.
- Wheelhouse has a free plan. AirDNA does not.
- AirDNA also covers research.
- Wheelhouse also covers calendar.
- 2.2GPA
Beyond
Free plan
Dynamic pricing for short-term rentals, billed as a share of bookings.
- Beyond has a free plan. AirDNA does not.
- Only Beyond lists an iOS app.
- AirDNA also covers research.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is AirDNA free?
AirDNA has a free plan.
What platforms does AirDNA work on?
AirDNA is available on Web.
Does AirDNA have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. AirDNA is listed for Web.
Does AirDNA have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. AirDNA is listed for Web.
Is AirDNA open source?
AirDNA is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does AirDNA integrate with?
AirDNA's listing names Airbnb, Guesty, Hostaway and Uplisting. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes AirDNA?
AirDNA is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to AirDNA?
The closest alternatives to AirDNA in our directory are Airbtics, PriceLabs, Wheelhouse and Beyond.
How does AirDNA compare with other vacation rental tools?
AirDNA's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 26 of the 53 other vacation rental tools we grade, and level with 9.
Could I make my own version of AirDNA?
To replace AirDNA you would be making a library of papers and sources to search.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from AirDNA’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from AirDNA's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by AirDNA. Prices change, so check airdna.co before you buy.
- help.airdna.co/en/articles/11954306-navigating-the-new-airdna-market-explorer-platform
- help.airdna.co/en/articles/10559022-rentalizer-revenue-calculator
- help.airdna.co/en/articles/8062155-where-can-i-download-data-in-airdna
- help.airdna.co/en/articles/16189073-rentalizer-agent-what-it-is-and-how-it-works
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- AirDNA, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/airdna
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what AirDNA’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. AirDNA is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by AirDNA. Prices and plans change: check airdna.co before you buy.