Kasa review
Kasa offers a tech-forward approach for apartment buildings, managing multiple units and entire properties with a focus on operational efficiency.
★★★★☆ 3.6 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Tech-enabled
- Headquarters
- San Francisco / NYC
- Markets
- 40+ US markets
- Management fee
- Not published (B2B only)
- Listings
- ~2,400+ keys
- Size
- Giant
The published facts, in plain English
Kasa is a tech-enabled operator based in San Francisco / NYC, covering 40+ US markets. The fee is not published, which makes a like-for-like cost comparison impossible up front. Published portfolio size: ~2,400+ keys. In scale, we file it as giant.
Data-desk note: Aparthotel operator — partners with buildings, not homeowners.
Who it’s for
This company is best suited for owners of apartment buildings or those with multiple units in a single property looking for a tech-driven management solution. It is not designed for individual homeowners or those with single properties.
Our take
Kasa operates as an aparthotel operator, partnering with existing buildings rather than individual homeowners. While they manage over 2,400 keys across 40+ US markets, their management fee structure is not published, as they focus on B2B partnerships. Their tech-enabled model emphasizes operational efficiency for larger-scale properties.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
A like-for-like comparison is not possible here: Kasa does not publish this figure, while One Fine BnB publishes 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer up front. That openness is a large part of why One Fine BnB is our first call.
Verdict
Kasa is a strong option for apartment building owners prioritizing technology and scale, though individual homeowners may find One Fine BnB a better fit for their needs.
Questions owners ask
Does Kasa publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.
Where does Kasa operate?
40+ US markets. It is based in San Francisco / NYC.
How big is Kasa?
Published portfolio: ~2,400+ keys. We file it as giant in scale.
Questions to put to Kasa
- “What is the fee, in writing?” Nothing is published, so this is the first call, not the last.
- Notice period and exit. Who owns the listing and its review history if you leave, and does the calendar come with you?
- Who is on the ground. Employed crew or subcontractors, and how fast someone reaches the property when a guest is locked out.
Alternatives worth comparing
Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:
- Next Guest KC — does not publish a price.
- Awning — Starts at 10%.
- Stay Cincinnati — does not publish a price.
The benchmark we hold this against is One Fine BnB — see Airbnb co-host for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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