Guesty for Hosts (formerly YourPorter) extends the Guesty ecosystem to fast-growing agencies. Hostaway targets scaling agencies with a robust channel manager, automations and marketplace. 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 | Hostaway |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | Quote-based (up to 5% commission plus setup fees) | Custom quote (setup fees + monthly subscription) |
| Onboarding | Guided onboarding, 2 to 6 weeks | Mandatory implementation, 1 to 4 weeks |
| Calendar sync | Full channel manager for Airbnb / Booking.com / Vrbo and more | Certified OTA connectors plus app marketplace |
| Direct bookings | Guesty sites and booking engine, configured by their team with dedicated fees | Hostaway websites and booking engine, configured by their team with dedicated fees |
| Operations | Optional agency module with advanced workflows | Automations and tasks through integrations, denser interfaces |
| Support | International (EN) support depending on contract | 24/7 English-language support (depending on contract) |
| Data & analytics | Advanced API, partner marketplace | Advanced reporting plus API |
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. Hostaway stands out with: channel manager and PMS bundle with automations, messaging and deep OTA connections ; setup and monthly fees on quote, implementation mandatory with success manager. This comparison highlights the key criteria to help you pick the right stack for your portfolio.
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