Head to head · Prices checked Nov 4, 2026
Hospitable vs Guesty for small hosts.
Short answer. Guesty Lite has the lower starting price (From $9 versus $29 for one listing), but Hospitable starts free and includes dynamic pricing on paid plans, which Guesty sells as an add-on. Past three listings, Hospitable’s pricing stays public while Guesty moves to quoted Pro.
Our picks
Choose Hospitable if
You want pricing included
$29/moHost, one property · Essentials $0
You want to start free, keep dynamic pricing in the same bill and see public prices up to five listings.
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Choose Guesty Lite if
You want the lowest entry price
From $9per listing per month · 1–3 listings
You have one to three listings, price your own rates or use another tool, and want a direct website.
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Keep your current setup
No new subscription
$0Your time is the cost
If saved replies and one calendar already work, neither subscription fixes a problem you have.
Monthly cost by listing count
| Software | 1 listing | 2 listings | 3 listings | 5 listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitable | $29 | $39 | $74 | $104 |
| Guesty | From $9 | From $18 | From $27 | Quote |
What each plan covers
| Decision point | Hospitable | Guesty Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Free way to start | Essentials plan, $0 | 14-day trial |
| Dynamic pricing | Included on Host and above | Paid add-on |
| Direct booking | Professional and above: 1% Basic, or 4% + 3% processing on Premium | Direct website listed for Lite; no booking fee on its engine, processor fees apply |
| Smart locks | Professional: 2 devices per property, $5 per extra | Lock management add-on |
| Channels named | Verify your exact channels | Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo |
| Beyond three listings | Public: $104/mo for five | Pro, quoted |
Where Hospitable is stronger
Total cost is more predictable. The free Essentials plan lets you test the inbox, Host covers two properties for $39 a month, and dynamic pricing is part of that price. With Guesty you would add a pricing add-on or a separate tool such as PriceLabs at $14.49 per listing.
Growth stays visible: five listings cost $104 a month on Professional, a public number you can budget against.
Where Guesty Lite is stronger
The entry price is lower: From $9 for one listing and From $18 for two, before add-ons. If you already use a separate pricing tool, that gap is real money.
A direct booking website is listed on Lite itself, where Hospitable requires Professional for direct booking.
Test this before you pay
- Change a reservation’s dates on one channel and confirm the calendar, the scheduled message and the cleaning task all move.
- Price every add-on you would turn on: pricing, locks, payments. Compare the totals, not the headline.
- Ask Guesty what a fourth listing costs before you commit, and whether automations carry over to Pro.
How we chose
- Same job, same listing counts, official prices checked on the date shown.
- Starting prices are labeled as starting prices; quotes are never shown as zero.
- No hands-on reliability, support or sync testing. Commission never changes the verdict.
Common questions
Is Guesty cheaper than Hospitable?
At its published starting price, yes: Guesty Lite from $9 per listing versus Hospitable Host at $29 for one property. Once you add dynamic pricing, which Hospitable includes on Host, the gap narrows or reverses.
What happens when I add a fourth listing?
Guesty Lite covers one to three listings; Pro is quoted. Hospitable moves to Professional at the third property: $74 a month for three and $104 for five.
Can I try both before paying?
Hospitable Essentials is free, and Guesty lists a 14-day trial. Run the same changed-reservation test in both.