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Guesty vs Hospitable
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for vacation rental software. Hospitable has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Price: Guesty $9/mo vs Hospitable $0/mo — Hospitable is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Guesty No; Hospitable Yes.
- HIPAA: Guesty —; Hospitable —.
Side by side
| Guesty | Hospitable | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $9/mo (Lite - Pay-as-you-grow) | $0/mo (Essentials) |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| HIPAA (BAA) | — | — |
| SOC 2 | — | Yes |
| GDPR | — | Yes |
| Best for | small hosts with 1-3 properties on a budget (Lite) | hosts wanting a free tier with no property cap |
Sources — Guesty: guesty.com (verified 2026-06-18). Hospitable: hospitable.com (verified 2026-06-18).
Key features
Guesty: Three distinct Lite billing models (pay-per-reservation, annual, monthly) for host flexibility; PriceOptimizer included on all Lite tiers; Open API for custom integrations; Marketplace of best-in-class third-party providers
Hospitable: SOC 2 Type II certified; Permanently free Essentials tier (unlimited properties); Built-in smart home automation (locks, thermostats); Owner portal and commission tracking on Mogul