Guesty for Hosts (formerly YourPorter) extends the Guesty ecosystem to fast-growing agencies. iGMS consolidates inboxes and automations across OTA channels for lean teams. 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 | iGMS |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | Quote-based (up to 5% commission plus setup fees) | Flexible plans: 32 USD/property/month (annual) or 40 USD monthly plus outbound SMS fees |
| Onboarding | Guided onboarding, 2 to 6 weeks | Guided onboarding, OTA mapping and template configuration (about 2–3 hours) |
| Calendar sync | Full channel manager for Airbnb / Booking.com / Vrbo and more | API connectors for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus iCal with frequent refresh |
| Direct bookings | Guesty sites and booking engine, configured by their team with dedicated fees | Simple booking site with Stripe payments and limited local tax handling |
| Operations | Optional agency module with advanced workflows | Cleaner to-dos and activity log, no detailed mobile checklists or photo proofs |
| Support | International (EN) support depending on contract | Global EN support, chat/email weekdays, lively Facebook community |
| Data & analytics | Advanced API, partner marketplace | Basic revenue/occupancy reports, CSV export, limited integrations |
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. iGMS stands out with: messaging-centric platform with automated emails/SMS and task management ; API channel manager for Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com plus basic direct booking tools. 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.
