Guesty for Hosts (formerly YourPorter) extends the Guesty ecosystem to fast-growing agencies. Rentals United targets multi-site managers with global OTA distribution, revenue tools and agency connectors. 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 | Rentals United |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | Quote-based (up to 5% commission plus setup fees) | ≈€130/month up to 20 listings + activation fees and revenue management options |
| Onboarding | Guided onboarding, 2 to 6 weeks | Audit and dedicated onboarding (2–4 weeks) with contractual setup per OTA |
| Calendar sync | Full channel manager for Airbnb / Booking.com / Vrbo and more | Real-time API connections, advanced rate mapping, multi-currency |
| Direct bookings | Guesty sites and booking engine, configured by their team with dedicated fees | Optional booking engine with payments via partner gateways |
| Operations | Optional agency module with advanced workflows | Limited tasking; relies on PMS partners for field execution |
| Support | International (EN) support depending on contract | Dedicated account manager, EN support, professional SLAs |
| Data & analytics | Advanced API, partner marketplace | Revenue dashboards, OTA comparisons, BI exports and 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. Rentals United stands out with: global OTA distribution platform with premium connectors and agency partnerships ; annual contracts, activation fees and dedicated account management. This comparison highlights the key criteria to help you pick the right stack for your portfolio.
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