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| Feature | Guesty Read our article | Hostaway Read our article |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Per listing: Lite plan for 1–3 listings, Pro plan (4–199 listings) priced by quote Source · Checked November 15, 2026 | Quote-based by number of listings (2–14, 15–49, 50+); separate note for a single listing Source · Checked November 15, 2026 |
| Starting price | From $9 per listing per month (Lite), plus 1% per reservation Source · Checked November 15, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial (Lite) Source · Checked November 15, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| Booking and transaction fees | Direct booking engine: no percentage-based fees (payment-processor fees apply) Source · Checked November 15, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| Channels and bookings | ||
| Channels | Lite: Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo. Pro: 60+ channels Source · Checked November 15, 2026 | Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google, Expedia and Marriott Homes & Villas Source · Checked November 15, 2026 |
| Direct booking website | Direct booking website builder on every plan Source · Checked November 15, 2026 | Direct booking engine and direct booking site Source · Checked November 15, 2026 |
| Tools and support | ||
| Messaging (incl. SMS/WhatsApp) | Unified inbox with AI reply drafts and automated guest messages (SMS/WhatsApp not confirmed) Source · Checked November 15, 2026 | Unified inbox with Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, email, SMS and WhatsApp; AI replies and automated messages Source · Checked November 15, 2026 |
| Owner tools | Pro plan: owners portal and owner statements Source · Checked November 15, 2026 | Owner statements and owner portals (15–49 listings tier and up) Source · Checked November 15, 2026 |
| Support | Pro plan lists 24/7 support Source · Checked November 15, 2026 | 24/7 phone support (vendor claim) Source · Checked November 15, 2026 |
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