<br><br>full comparison
Guesty vs. Uplisting
Guesty and Uplisting both offer property management solutions, but Guesty’s depth and sophistication make it the superior choice for professional hosts focused on growth.
<br>The Guesty edge
Your competitive
advantage with Guesty
The proof is in the data. We conducted a market study of US property managers with up to 20 listings who onboarded to Guesty between 2022 and 2024. The pattern was consistent: more revenue per listing, higher occupancy.
The hidden cost of compromise
Comprehensive capabilities vs. missing pieces
Guesty runs your whole operation natively: WhatsApp communications, task management, an Airbnb Quality Dashboard, an owner portal, and damage and liability protection. Uplisting leaves these out, so each gap becomes another tool to add or a job done by hand.
Real revenue management vs. basic tools
Guesty includes advanced revenue management with rate strategies, rate plans, promotions, coupons, and native dynamic pricing. Uplisting's revenue tools are very basic, with dynamic pricing only through third parties.with ReplyAI. Ciirus supports only Airbnb and Vrbo messages, with no Booking.com, no WhatsApp, and no AI.
Native financials vs. third-party add-ons
Guesty builds the financial side in: a native payment processor, North Carolina compliant trust accounting, a company card solution, and a funding solution. Uplisting has none of these, routing payments through third parties.
Advanced AI and constant innovation vs. limited releases
Guesty puts AI to work across your operation: autopilot, an AI Agent Hub, an AI Revenue Center, AI upsells, and AI task creation, with new features shipping almost daily. Uplisting has AI messaging, but none of this deeper AI, and a far slower pace of new releases.
Most advanced sync vs. notable gaps
Guesty has the highest level of Airbnb integration, the single source of truth, with preferred status across the major OTAs. Ciirus isn't a preferred partner of Airbnb, Expedia, or Booking.com. It connects to just 19 channels, and misses majors like Trip.com and Homes & Villas by Marriott.
Best-in-class channel management vs. limited reach
Guesty connects to 60+ channels with the highest level of Airbnb integration, the single source of truth, and preferred status across the major OTAs. Uplisting connects to just 4, misses majors like Expedia, HomeToGo, and Homes & Villas by Marriott, and carries Airbnb gaps on listing content and transaction history.
Built-in solutions you
won’t find at Uplisting
| Feature | Uplisting | |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Manager | 60 channels | 4 channels |
| Direct booking | Website dev only; no site builder | |
| Real-time sync | (this information is not publicly available) | |
| Multi-calendar | Booking.com messages not supported | |
| Unified inbox | Coupons, no promotions | |
| Automated messages | Native solution and third-party payment processing | |
| Open API | ||
| Rental agreement with e-signature | ||
| Task automation | ||
| Guest screening tools | ||
| Owners portal | ||
| Advanced analytics | ||
| Communication workflows | ||
| AI-powered response suggestions | ||
| Whatsapp communications | ||
| 24/7 guest communication services | ||
| Guest portal | ||
| CRM and lead management | ||
| Reviews management | Advanced | Very basic |
| Task management | ||
| Work orders | ||
| AI-powered property descriptions | ||
| Airbnb Quality Dashboard | ||
| Website design service | ||
| Multi-unit and complex management | Advanced | Basic |
| Dynamic pricing tool | Add-on | |
| Owners statements and portal | ||
| Native payment processor | ||
| Damage and liability protection | ||
| North-Carolina compliant Trust Accounting | ||
| Company cards solution | ||
| Funding solution | ||
| Number of marketplace partners | 215+ | 50 |
Packages
Packages that grow with
your operation
Lite
Perfect for 1-3 listings
From $9/month
+1% per reservation | With PriceOptimizer
Lite includes:
- Syncs with Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo
- Multi-Calendar
- Unified Inbox
Pro
Tailored for 4-199 listings
Get a quote
Everything in Lite, plus:
- Syncs with 60+ listing channels
- Guesty CRM
- Pricing optimization
Enterprise
Solutions for 200+ listings
Customize deal
Everything in Pro, plus:
- Enterprise-grade security
- Tailored onboarding
- Advanced reporting
FROM SOLO TO SCALE
Supporting your success 24/7
New to property management software?
We simplify adoption with clear technical guidance, onboarding sessions, and 24/7 support so you can take advantage of Guesty's features from day one.Book a Demo
Switching from another property management software?
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Built by hosts, trusted
by industry leaders
worldwide
listings managed across
our platform
uptime backed by
24/7 support
feature releases to
keep you ahead
R&D experts driving
continuous innovation
The PMS trusted by operators across the globe to manage 500K+ listings
Frequently asked questions
What operators ask before
they switch
What's the main difference between Guesty and Uplisting?
Uplisting is a basic tool with a limited feature set, fine to start on, but quickly outgrown. Guesty is built for operators serious about growth, with native trust accounting, a CRM, AI, advanced revenue management, and far deeper channel reach, and it scales from your first listing to your largest.
Which platform has better integrations?
Guesty connects to 60+ channels with the highest level of Airbnb integration and preferred status across the major OTAs. Ciirus isn't an Airbnb Preferred partner, and misses majors like Trip.com and Homes & Villas by Marriott.
I'm small right now. Isn't Uplisting enough?
It can be if you’re not aiming to optimize your operations or revenue. The risk is hitting its ceiling mid-growth and having to re-platform. With Guesty you start on Lite and step up to Pro as you grow, unlocking advanced tools without ever switching platforms.
Uplisting looks cheaper. Why switch?
Guesty's entry pricing is competitive, and you get far more for it: native payments instead of add-ons, trust accounting instead of none, dynamic pricing built in rather than paid extra, and 60+ channels instead of four.
Which platform has better integrations?
Guesty connects to 60+ channels with the highest level of Airbnb integration and preferred status across the major OTAs. Uplisting connects to just 4, misses majors like Expedia, and carries Airbnb sync gaps.
Does Uplisting have AI tools?
Guesty runs AI across the whole platform: messaging autopilot, an AI Agent Hub that handles work on its own, AI task creation, upsells, and a Revenue Center. Uplisting has AI messaging, but none of this deeper, agentic AI.
What kind of support will I get?
24/7 support with phone support, from an 800+ team. Uplisting offers neither.