Guesty for Hosts (formerly YourPorter) extends the Guesty ecosystem to fast-growing agencies. Hospitable (ex Smartbnb) shines on automated messaging and multi-OTA management without heavy setup. Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.
Cross-analysis updated October 2025 using public sources and independent host feedback.
| Criterion | Guesty for Hosts | Hospitable |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | Quote-based (up to 5% commission plus setup fees) | 40 USD/month for 2 listings + 6 USD per additional listing (monthly or annual) |
| Onboarding | Guided onboarding, 2 to 6 weeks | Guided setup of message templates and OTA connectors, under 2 hours |
| Calendar sync | Full channel manager for Airbnb / Booking.com / Vrbo and more | API connections to Airbnb/Booking/Vrbo plus iCal with auto checks |
| Direct bookings | Guesty sites and booking engine, configured by their team with dedicated fees | Simple booking site, Stripe payments, limited local tax management |
| Operations | Optional agency module with advanced workflows | Task reminders and Turno/Operto integrations, no native checklists |
| Support | International (EN) support depending on contract | EN support 7 days via chat, webinars and Facebook community |
| Data & analytics | Advanced API, partner marketplace | Messaging/booking dashboards, CSV export, no advanced financial analytics |
Guesty for Hosts focuses on: channel manager plus inbox and automation toolkit for growing property managers ; quote-based pricing with commission per booking and optional onboarding fees. Hospitable stands out with: powerful automated messaging and instant guest replies across OTAs ; channel manager for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus smart lock and dynamic pricing partners. This comparison highlights the key criteria to help you pick the right stack for your portfolio.
Clear scheduling, mobile checklists and unlimited exports to run your stays without commission.
