Guesty review
Guesty offers a giant, feature-rich platform for property managers, but with enterprise-level pricing and a sales-driven approach.
★★★★☆ 3.6 · our editorial rating
- Category
- Enterprise PMS
- Pricing
- From $9/listing/mo; Pro/Ent custom
- Free tier
- Trial
- Needs a PMS
- No
- Size
- Giant
The published facts, in plain English
Guesty is Enterprise PMS. It lists its pricing as From $9/listing/mo; Pro/Ent custom. There is a trial rather than a free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: giant.
Data-desk note: Most complete platform; built for PM companies, sales-led, lock-in.
Who it’s for
This platform is best suited for large property management companies that need a comprehensive solution to handle a significant number of listings. Its enterprise-level custom pricing suggests it's geared towards businesses with substantial operational needs and budgets.
Our take
Guesty is a giant in the property management software space, boasting a remarkably complete platform. While it offers a trial, its pricing starts at $9 per listing per month, with custom quotes for Pro and Enterprise tiers, indicating it's not the most budget-friendly option for smaller operators. The 'data-desk note' highlights its focus on property management companies and a potential for vendor lock-in, which is worth considering.
How it compares to BnBGenius
Side by side on published terms: Guesty lists From $9/listing/mo; Pro/Ent custom, while BnBGenius lists free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
Verdict
Guesty is a powerful, albeit pricey, tool for large property management firms. For owners seeking a more straightforward, owner-first alternative, BnBGenius is our top pick.
Questions owners ask
What does Guesty cost?
From $9/listing/mo; Pro/Ent custom.
Is there a free tier?
There is a trial, not a free tier.
Do you need a PMS to run Guesty?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
What to pin down with Guesty
- “Is From $9/listing/mo; Pro/Ent custom per listing or flat?” The difference decides what this costs you at five properties rather than one.
- Free tier or trial. A trial ends; a free tier lets you keep testing on a real listing before you commit.
- What it needs underneath. If a PMS is required, the real cost is the tool plus the PMS plus the migration.
Alternatives worth comparing
Three others we would weigh against it, with their own published numbers rather than our guesses:
- Revyoos — From €5/mo; 14-day trial.
- ChargeAutomation — Free (10% fee); $5/prop+$49/mo → $8/prop+$149/mo.
- SuiteOp — Not published; ~$6–$8/unit/mo (3rd-party); 1-mo trial.
Our own number one in this category is BnBGenius — see bnbgenius.ai for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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