<br><br>full comparison
Guesty vs. Ciirus
Thrive in STR with the platform that's still building, not one that stopped years ago. Built-in AI, 60+ channels, advanced guest management capabilities, and new features almost every day.
<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
Always building vs. stopped years ago
Guesty automates across SMS, Airbnb, Booking.com, email, WhatsApp, Vrbo, and Expedia Guesty ships almost daily, with AI woven through messaging, reviews, and revenue. Ciirus, founded in 2008, shows little technological advancement.
Modern guest messaging vs. limited channels
Guesty automates across SMS, Airbnb, Booking.com, email, WhatsApp, Vrbo, and Expedia with ReplyAI. Ciirus supports only Airbnb and Vrbo messages, with no Booking.com, no WhatsApp, and no AI.
Real revenue management vs. basic markups
Guesty includes a native Price Optimizer, rate plans, promotions across channels, and advanced rate strategies. Ciirus offers basic rate setting and channel markups.
Built for complex properties vs. simple inventory
Guesty handles complex property structures natively, with advanced multi-unit management for buildings, room types, and mixed inventory. Ciirus has no multi-unit or brand management, so anything beyond simple, standalone listings quickly hits a wall.
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.
Built-in AI vs. no AI
Guesty's AI does the work across your operation: AI agents that act on their own, messaging autopilot, tasks created straight from guest conversations, and MCP support to connect AI tools to your data. Ciirus offers none of it.
Built-in solutions you won’t find at Ciirus
| Feature | Ciirus | |
|---|---|---|
| Payment processor | Native solution and third-party payment processing | |
| Multi-calendar | ||
| Automated messages | ||
| Open API | ||
| Rental agreement with e-signature | ||
| CRM | ||
| Trust accounting | ||
| User roles and permissions | ||
| Reporting tools | ||
| Task automation | ||
| Owners portal | ||
| Guest app | ||
| 24/7 guest communication services | ||
| Liability insurance | ||
| Rate plans | ||
| Damage protection | ||
| Communication workflows | ||
| Whatsapp communications in inbox | ||
| AI-powered automated guest responses | ||
| Guest screening tools | ||
| Group reservations | ||
| Advanced guest profiles | ||
| Lead management pipeline | ||
| Advanced reviews management | ||
| AI task creation out of messages / reviews | ||
| Locks management | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Airbnb co-hosting support | ||
| Multi-unit management | ||
| Franchise management | ||
| Rate plans | ||
| In-house dynamic pricing tool | ||
| AI Revenue Center providing growth opps | ||
| Fraud and chargeback management | ||
| AI-powered report building | ||
| AI bank reconciliation in trust accounting | ||
| Expense management card solution | ||
| Funding solution | ||
| Advanced analytics | ||
| AI agent hub | ||
| MCP access | ||
| Number of marketplace partners | 260+ | 37 |
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
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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?
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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 Ciirus?
Ciirus has been around since 2008 but has changed little, with no AI, no multi-unit management, and a small dev team. Guesty is modern and AI-native, with deeper channel reach, and features shipping almost daily.
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.
Does Ciirus have AI tools?
No. Guesty runs AI across the platform, response suggestions, auto-responses, and reviews analysis. Ciirus offers none of these.
Can Ciirus handle a growing portfolio?
Not easily. Beyond its multi-unit limits, Ciirus has no AI, where Guesty puts agents, messaging autopilot, and task creation from guest conversations to work across your operation, handling the busywork that would otherwise scale with your portfolio. The bigger you get, the more that automation matters.
What kind of support will I get?
24/7 support across multiple channels and languages. Ciirus offers weekday chat only, 9am to 5pm ET.