Guesty vs Hostfully
In our 2026 rankings, Guesty scores 7.7/10 and Hostfully scores 8.4/10. Both offer two-way API sync with Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com and Expedia. Guesty is best for larger professional property managers (50+ units) (from Custom); Hostfully is best for mid-size managers who want guest-experience tooling (from $109/mo). Overall winner on score: Hostfully.
Head-to-head
Guesty 7.7 | Hostfully 8.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Larger professional property managers (50+ units) | Mid-size managers who want guest-experience tooling |
| Price from | Custom | $109/mo |
| All 4 OTAs 2-way sync (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, Expedia) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Vacation Rentals integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Direct Expedia API partner (not resell) | ✗ | ✗ |
| No-code direct-booking website | ✗ | ✓ |
| Built-in payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website builder included in every plan | ✗ | ✗ |
| Automated guest messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Task & cleaning management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dynamic pricing (native) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart-lock integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto-approval rules for booking requests | ✗ | ✗ |
| Digital guidebook / guest app | ✗ | ✓ |
| Damage protection | ✗ | ✗ |
| Open API | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24/7 human support | ✗ | ✗ |
| Dedicated onboarding specialist included | ✗ | ✗ |
| Add-ons & upsells at checkout | ✗ | ✗ |
| Automated guest registration & compliance | ✗ | ✗ |
| Unified inbox across every channel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Same-day setup, no consultant required | ✗ | ✗ |
On our overall score, Hostfully edges this one at 8.4/10. That said, they're aimed at different users, Guesty is best for larger professional property managers (50+ units), while Hostfully is best for mid-size managers who want guest-experience tooling.
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