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Guesty

Guesty helps property managers automate short-term rental operations across multiple booking platforms.

Series E $409M total Founded 2013 Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv 366 employees

Guesty is an all-in-one property management platform that automates operations for short-term rental hosts and managers across 500,000+ properties in 100+ countries. The software unifies reservations, guest communication, channel management, and payments across 60+ OTAs including Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo. Property managers save up to 20 hours per week through streamlined automation and real-time synchronization. The platform differentiates through superior channel integration (60+ vs competitors' 22), 24/7 support with 230-person team, and recent AI-powered revenue management tools.

Problem solved

Property managers spend excessive time manually managing reservations, guest communications, and listings across multiple platforms instead of focusing on revenue optimization and guest experience.

Target customer

Independent hosts managing 1-3 properties, property management companies with 4-500+ listings, and enterprise vacation rental operators managing portfolios across multiple countries.

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Founders

Amiad Soto

CEO & Co-Founder

35-year-old Israeli industrial engineer from Tel Aviv University; Forbes Israel 30 Under 30; founded Guesty with twin brother Koby in 2013 after personal frustration with Airbnb property management.

Koby Soto

Co-Founder

Twin brother of Amiad; co-founded Guesty in 2013; Forbes Israel 30 Under 30 honoree.

Funding history

Series A-D (cumulative) $110M Through 2021 Led by Apax Digital Fund, Viola Growth, Buran VC, Magma Venture Partners, TLV Partners, Vertex Ventures Israel · Multiple

Series E $170M August 2022 Led by Apax Digital Funds · MSD Partners, Sixth Street Growth

Series F $130M April 2024 Led by KKR · Inovia Capital, Apax Funds, BDT & MSD Partners, Sixth Street

Total raised: $409M

Industries

Information Technology Property Management Rental Rental Property Software

Pricing

Usage-based tiering: Guesty Lite (1-3 listings) from $9/month per listing; Guesty Pro (4-299 listings) with custom pricing; Guesty Enterprise (200+ listings) with custom pricing. Annual plans available for savings. Optional add-ons include PriceOptimizer dynamic pricing tool. No onboarding or integration fees.

Notable customers

500,000+ properties across 100+ countries integrated with Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, Tripadvisor, Hopper, Google Travel, Homes & Villas by Marriott. Specific named customers not disclosed.

Integrations

60+ OTA channels (real-time sync): Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Tripadvisor, Hopper, Google Travel, Homes & Villas by Marriott; Payment processors: Stripe, PayPal; Dynamic pricing: Guesty PriceOptimizer; Smart home: Keyless entry systems; Marketing: StaySense (acquired 2024); Analytics and communication integrations with 180+ industry partners.

Tech stack

Slick (JavaScript libraries) Select2 (JavaScript libraries) jQuery UI (JavaScript libraries) jQuery (JavaScript libraries) core-js (JavaScript libraries) AOS (JavaScript libraries) Bootstrap (UI frameworks) MySQL (Databases) HubSpot Chat (Live chat) WordPress (Blogs) HubSpot Analytics (Analytics) TikTok Pixel (Analytics) Microsoft Clarity (Analytics) Matomo Analytics (Analytics) Linkedin Insight Tag (Analytics) Google Analytics (Analytics) Google Workspace (Email) Google Ads Conversion Tracking (Analytics) Facebook Pixel (Analytics) reCAPTCHA (Security) Google Font API (Font scripts) Twitter Emoji (Font scripts) Nginx (Reverse proxies) PHP (Programming languages) Google Workspace (Webmail) Google Hosted Libraries (CDN) OptinMonster (Marketing automation) HubSpot (Marketing automation) Microsoft Advertising (Advertising) Google Tag Manager (Tag managers) Yoast SEO (SEO) Amazon Web Services (PaaS) WP Engine (PaaS) Google Optimize (A/B Testing) Mailgun (Email) OptinMonster plugin (WordPress plugins) Trustpilot (Reviews)

Website

guesty.com/

Competitors

Hostaway

Guesty offers real-time integration to 60+ channels vs Hostaway's 22; larger support team (230 vs 60 staff); property managers switching from Hostaway to Guesty saw 16.4% revenue increase within 12 months.

Lodgify

Guesty Lite matches Lodgify pricing but runs on enterprise infrastructure supporting 500+ unit portfolios; Guesty has significantly larger support team (230 vs ~30 staff).

SmartBnB

Guesty provides broader channel integration and more comprehensive automation features for multi-property management at scale.

Why this matters: Guesty is notable for achieving unicorn scale ($409M raised, $163.7M revenue in 2024) in the fragmented vacation rental management space while maintaining strong product-market fit across 500,000+ global properties. The recent launch of AI agents for revenue management signals a strategic pivot toward embedded intelligence, positioning Guesty as both an operational backbone and intelligent decision-making layer for property managers.

Best for: Best for independent vacation rental hosts, property management companies, and enterprise operators needing to manage listings across multiple booking platforms while automating guest communication and optimizing revenue across their portfolio.

Use cases

Multi-Channel Listing Management

A property manager with 50 listings across Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo uses Guesty to sync availability and pricing in real-time across all platforms. Instead of manually updating each channel when a booking occurs, Guesty automatically prevents double-bookings and updates calendars instantly, eliminating overselling and 10+ hours of manual administrative work weekly.

Guest Communication at Scale

A growing property management company managing 200 properties uses Guesty's unified inbox to handle guest inquiries from multiple booking platforms in one dashboard. The 24/7 guest communication service handles routine questions automatically, reducing response times from 8+ hours to minutes and improving guest satisfaction scores.

Revenue Optimization

A boutique property manager uses Guesty's AI Agent for Revenue Management to dynamically adjust nightly rates based on demand, seasonality, and competitor pricing. The system unifies pricing strategy with availability and content performance, increasing revenue per listing by 15-20% without manual daily price adjustments.

Payment Processing & Accounting

A regional property management company integrates Stripe and PayPal through Guesty to automatically process guest payments and reconcile transactions. This eliminates manual payment chasing, reduces accounting errors, and provides clear visibility into cash flow across their entire portfolio.

Alternatives

Hostaway Choose Hostaway if you need a simpler, lower-cost solution for basic channel management, though it offers fewer integrations (22 vs 60) and lighter customer support.

Lodgify Choose Lodgify for a lighter-weight solution focused on smaller portfolios (1-20 properties) where you prioritize simplicity over advanced automation and enterprise scalability.

iGMS Choose iGMS if you prefer a European-based platform with strong PMS integration and don't need as many OTA channel connections as Guesty provides.

FAQ

What does Guesty do? +

Guesty is an all-in-one property management platform that automates operations for short-term rental managers. It unifies reservations, guest communication, channel management across 60+ platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, etc.), payments, and pricing in a single dashboard. The platform currently manages 500,000+ properties across 100+ countries and helps property managers save up to 20 hours per week.

How much does Guesty cost? +

Guesty pricing is usage-based: Lite tier ($9/month per listing for 1-3 properties), Pro tier (4-299 listings with custom pricing), and Enterprise (200+ listings with custom pricing). There are no onboarding fees or integration costs. Annual plans offer discounts vs. monthly billing.

What are the main alternatives to Guesty? +

Main competitors are Hostaway (22 OTA integrations, lighter support), Lodgify (simpler interface for small portfolios), and SmartBnB. Guesty differentiates through 60+ channel integrations, 24/7 support with 230+ staff, and AI-powered revenue management tools.

Who uses Guesty? +

Guesty serves independent hosts managing 1-3 properties, property management companies (4-500+ listings), and enterprise vacation rental operators. Customers span 100+ countries and include users across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, and other major OTAs. Specific enterprise customers are not publicly named.

How does Guesty compare to Hostaway? +

Guesty offers real-time integration to 60+ OTA channels vs. Hostaway's 22. Guesty operates a 230-person support team with 24/7 phone support vs. Hostaway's 60-person team. Property managers switching from Hostaway to Guesty reported 16.4% revenue increase per listing within 12 months, suggesting superior automation and pricing tools.

What new features has Guesty launched recently? +

In December 2025, Guesty launched its AI Agent for Revenue Management, the first embedded intelligence system unifying pricing, policies, availability, and content performance. In February 2024, the company launched Guesty Lite for hosts managing 1-3 properties. In 2024, Guesty acquired StaySense to add direct booking and marketing capabilities.