Integrations & Automation
Hospitable vs. Guesty vs. Hostaway: Which Automates More of Your Airbnb?
Oct 19, 2026 · 12 min read
Hospitable vs. Guesty
Hospitable targets hosts with 1 to 20 listings with a free tier and published per-property prices. Guesty targets growing operators and managers with owner tools and many channels, and quotes larger plans.
Pick Hospitable if…
you manage 1 to 20 listings, want published pricing and mostly need messaging and calendar automation.
Pick Guesty if…
you manage for owners, plan to scale, or need a deeper feature set and are comfortable with a sales process.
Side-by-side
| Attribute | Hospitable | Guesty |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Essentials $0; Host $29/month (1 property); Professional $59/month (2); Mogul $99/month (3); extra properties $10/$15/$30; 12% off annual billing; 14-day free trial (as of Oct 2026). | Guesty Lite $9 per listing per month (1-3 listings, 14-day trial); Pro (4-199 listings) and Enterprise (200+) are custom-quoted (as of Oct 2026). |
| What it automates | Scheduled guest messages, AI-drafted replies and (Mogul) automatic AI replies, Dynamic pricing on paid plans, Smart lock and thermostat automations (Professional and up) | Channel sync, ReplyAI drafted replies, ReplyAI Autopilot / AutoReply with confidence thresholds, Cleaning and guest messaging automations |
| Supported channels | Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com | Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Direct bookings |
| Ease of setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Key integrations | Smart locks and thermostats (device add-ons), Cleaner marketplace, HostReply.ai (third-party AI messaging connection per Hospitable help center) | Guesty PriceOptimizer (add-on), Guesty LocksManager (add-on), Guesty Damage Protection (add-on) |
| Ideal portfolio size | 1-20 listings | 1-200+ listings (Lite 1-3, Pro 4-199, Enterprise 200+) |
| Best for | Hosts with 1-20 listings who want messaging automation and a free entry tier | Growing operators and managers who need owner portals, revenue tooling and 60+ channels |
| Still needs a human | Reviewing AI drafts on lower plans, Handling refunds, date changes and complaints (restricted from Auto Reply), Cleaner and maintenance follow-through | Setting confidence thresholds and message types, Reviewing low-confidence drafts, Owner relations and exceptions |
| Strengths | Free Essentials plan with unlimited properties, Auto Reply has clear restricted topics and per-property settings, Per-property pricing is published | Published $9 per listing entry price, Deep feature set for managers, Autopilot lets you set a confidence threshold so low-confidence replies go to a human |
| Significant limitations | Automatic AI replies only on Mogul, Extra properties add $10-$30 each per month, Direct booking carries a booking fee on Professional and Mogul | Pro and Enterprise pricing is custom, Several key features are paid add-ons, Which plans include Autopilot should be confirmed with sales |
| Last verified | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-19 |
| Link | Visit Hospitable → | Visit Guesty → |
Data compiled from vendors’ public documentation; prices and features change, so confirm on the vendor’s site. No star ratings are used.
Our verdict
For a small portfolio that mainly needs messaging automation, Hospitable is usually the simpler and more transparent purchase. Guesty makes more sense when you manage properties for owners or expect to grow into the hundreds of listings.
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