Software comparison

Guesty for Hosts vs BNB Pilot: the guide for human-scale teams

Guesty for Hosts (formerly YourPorter) extends the Guesty ecosystem to fast-growing agencies. BNB Pilot focuses on a unified operations calendar, mobile checklists and commission-free direct bookings for owner-led portfolios.

💶 Pricing: Guesty for Hosts works on custom quotes (up to 5% commission plus setup fees) vs BNB Pilot Starter free / Pro €4.99 excl. VAT per month during launch, no commission.

✨ 2025 updates: BNB Pilot now includes revenue analytics, direct booking mini-site and mobile checklists.

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Updated October 2025 using public data and feedback from independent hosts.

Positioning of both solutions

Guesty for Hosts profile

• Channel manager plus inbox and automation toolkit for growing property managers.
• Quote-based pricing with commission per booking and optional onboarding fees.
• Feature-rich interface, marketplace of partner integrations and agency workflows.

BNB Pilot in short

• Built in France for independent hosts managing 1–30 rentals without agency overhead.
• Unified calendar, mobile checklists, revenue analytics and a commission-free direct mini-site.
• Human support (chat, video, Slack) with a roadmap shaped alongside early adopters.

Comparison table: Guesty for Hosts vs BNB Pilot

Criterion	Guesty for Hosts	BNB Pilot
Public pricing	1Quote-based (up to 5% commission plus setup fees)	✓Starter free (1 property) or Pro €4.99 excl. VAT/month during launch, zero commission
Onboarding	2Guided onboarding, 2 to 6 weeks	✓iCal import assistant, checklist templates, get started in under 30 minutes
Calendar sync	3Full channel manager for Airbnb / Booking.com / Vrbo and more	✓Automated iCal sync (every 10 min), ICS/CSV exports and conflict detection
Direct bookings	4Guesty sites and booking engine, configured by their team with dedicated fees	✓BNB Pilot mini-site, instant quotes, secure Stripe payments and local tax handling
Operations	5Optional agency module with advanced workflows	✓Real-time ops board, mobile checklists, photo validation and team alerts
Support	6International (EN) support depending on contract	✓Direct FR/EN support, Slack/video touchpoints, replies within 24 business hours
Data & analytics	7Advanced API, partner marketplace	✓Revenue and occupancy analytics, CSV/ICS exports, change logs

Why hosts switch to BNB Pilot

Unified smart agenda

Week/month views, conflict alerts, notes and checklists on every stay so nothing falls through the cracks.

Field operations board

Mobile checklists, time-stamped photos and co-host validations keep cleaners and partners aligned.

Direct bookings & analytics

Commission-free booking mini-site with Stripe payments, revenue dashboards and CSV/ICS exports to stay in control.

Suggested migration path

1. Quick audit
Export your Guesty for Hosts ICS calendars and automations to list the essentials you really use.
2. Configure BNB Pilot
Import your feeds, enable the smart agenda, set up checklists and publish the direct booking page. Average time reported: 30 minutes.
3. Overlap phase
Keep Guesty for Hosts in observation for one full cycle, test BNB Pilot direct bookings, then progressively shut down duplicate flows.

Need help? Email contact@bnb-pilot.com for assisted migration.

Frequently asked questions

Does BNB Pilot offer a full channel manager like Guesty for Hosts?

BNB Pilot automates iCal import/export, pushes availability back to Airbnb/Booking and shares staff calendars. Targeted API connectors are rolling out in beta as the community requests them.

Can I take direct bookings and accept payments?

Yes. The BNB Pilot direct booking page creates a shareable mini-site with instant quotes, Stripe payments (deposit or balance), local tax handling and automatic confirmations.

What analytics are available?

Analytics covers revenue, occupancy, sales channels and average stay length with period comparisons and CSV/ICS exports for deeper analysis.

How responsive is support?

Crisp chat and email in FR/EN, answers within 24 business hours, plus optional Slack channel and onboarding video calls with the product team.

Run your stays with BNB Pilot

A clear agenda, field checklists and unlimited exports to keep full control over your short-term rentals.

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