Bookiply sells a turnkey service: they create listings, manage channels and handle guest support for a commission. Guesty for Hosts (formerly YourPorter) extends the Guesty ecosystem to fast-growing agencies. Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.
Cross-analysis updated October 2025 using public sources and independent host feedback.
| Criterion | Bookiply | Guesty for Hosts |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | 10–15 % commission per booking + media/setup package depending on destination | Quote-based (up to 5% commission plus setup fees) |
| Onboarding | Bookiply team builds listings, arranges photo shoots and trains you quickly (2–3 weeks) | Guided onboarding, 2 to 6 weeks |
| Calendar sync | Bookiply manages the channel manager for you; limited access to fine-tuning | Full channel manager for Airbnb / Booking.com / Vrbo and more |
| Direct bookings | No owner-branded mini-site; OTA distribution handled by Bookiply takes priority | Guesty sites and booking engine, configured by their team with dedicated fees |
| Operations | Simple portal to monitor bookings, no built-in checklists or field tracking | Optional agency module with advanced workflows |
| Support | Local account manager with multilingual guest support | International (EN) support depending on contract |
| Data & analytics | Provided reports with limited raw exports or customisation | Advanced API, partner marketplace |
Bookiply focuses on: done-for-you service: listing creation, OTA distribution and guest support handled for you ; commission taken on every booking plus optional photo/content packages. Guesty for Hosts stands out with: channel manager plus inbox and automation toolkit for growing property managers ; quote-based pricing with commission per booking and optional onboarding fees. This comparison highlights the key criteria to help you pick the right stack for your portfolio.
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