Guesty for Hosts (formerly YourPorter) extends the Guesty ecosystem to fast-growing agencies. OwnerRez attracts power users with a very complete, automation-heavy platform. 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 | OwnerRez |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | Quote-based (up to 5% commission plus setup fees) | Modular plans ≈40 USD/month plus paid add-ons (channel manager, QuickBooks, SMS, insurance) |
| Onboarding | Guided onboarding, 2 to 6 weeks | Advanced setup (OTA mapping, taxes, emails) with paid onboarding strongly advised |
| Calendar sync | Full channel manager for Airbnb / Booking.com / Vrbo and more | API channel manager plus iCal backup, full mapping required per property |
| Direct bookings | Guesty sites and booking engine, configured by their team with dedicated fees | Rich booking pages with Stripe/Authorize.net gateways, many technical settings |
| Operations | Optional agency module with advanced workflows | Owner portal and task tracking, no native mobile checklists |
| Support | International (EN) support depending on contract | US/EN support, pro onboarding at 499 USD recommended, active community |
| Data & analytics | Advanced API, partner marketplace | Detailed financial reports, QuickBooks/Sage integrations, CSV/API exports |
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. OwnerRez stands out with: US-based PMS packed with automations (triggers, workflows, direct channel manager) ; modular billing per property with paid add-ons (channel manager, QuickBooks, SMS, travel insurance). 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.
