Guesty for Hosts (formerly YourPorter) extends the Guesty ecosystem to fast-growing agencies. Octorate is a comprehensive Italian channel manager with booking engine, smart pricing and hotel automation modules. 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 | Octorate |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | Quote-based (up to 5% commission plus setup fees) | ≈€49/property/month for Channel Manager + Booking Engine, extra modules like OctoSite or Smart Check-In priced separately |
| Onboarding | Guided onboarding, 2 to 6 weeks | Customer success-assisted onboarding, full OTA and payment setup (1–2 weeks) |
| Calendar sync | Full channel manager for Airbnb / Booking.com / Vrbo and more | Multiple API connectors, rate engine and PMS partnerships |
| Direct bookings | Guesty sites and booking engine, configured by their team with dedicated fees | Responsive site and booking engine, payments via Stripe/PayPal |
| Operations | Optional agency module with advanced workflows | OctoApp for housekeeping with hotel-style workflows and limited checklists |
| Support | International (EN) support depending on contract | IT/EN support via chat and phone, detailed knowledge base |
| Data & analytics | Advanced API, partner marketplace | Revenue reports, channel mix, Excel exports and BI 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. Octorate stands out with: hospitality-oriented solution: channel manager, booking engine and smart check-in tools ; multiple modules (Revenue, Agent, App) sold separately depending on needs. 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.
