Guesty or Smoobu?
Pick the platform that fits your property business.
A side-by-side look at pricing, automation and scalability, so you can see which platform actually fits the size and stage of your portfolio.
AI-driven property management for growing portfolios
All-inclusive toolkit for independent hosts
Which one should you choose?
Each platform is strongest in a different situation.
Choose Guesty
If you manage 1 to 200+ listings and want deep AI automation, dynamic pricing and smart locks within one ecosystem, even if it means quote-based pricing.
Choose Smoobu
If you manage up to around 20 properties and want every core feature, including the website and channel manager, included at every plan tier with no feature gating.
Consider Zeevou
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Guesty vs Smoobu at a glance
Based on publicly available data as of September 2026.
GuestyAI-driven PMS with deep automation for portfolios from 1 to 200+ units
SmoobuAll-inclusive toolkit for independent hosts and small property managers
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Free core PMS, 0% commission on direct bookings and everything you need to grow from 5 units to 200+.
Book a free consultation“…Easy to board the property and integrate with the OTA’s. I love the monthly chat where we can be updated on features and improvements…”
Tamar Finkelstein“…A game-changer in helping me systemise my business operations while providing a seamless user journey for my guests…”
Jordan Bunton-Williams“…The perfect Channel Manager for our portfolio. ID verification, agreements and security deposits all in one place!…”
Fabian ProsciucA quick feature breakdown
Guest Communication and AI
| Feature | Guesty | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Unified inbox | ||
| Guest CRM | ||
| Automated messages and emails | ||
| Online check-in process | via Guest App | included in Professional plans |
| AI-powered chatbot | – | |
| Airbnb messaging autoresponder | centralized Airbnb messaging via inbox | |
| VIP guest flagging | – |
Direct Booking
| Feature | Guesty | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Free website | included in Professional plans | |
| No commission | ||
| Direct booking website builder | ||
| Mobile and SEO friendly | ||
| Custom templates | ||
| Promotions & Vouchers support | – | |
| Review collection | ||
| Upsell and add-ons | upselling via booking engine link | |
| Google Vacation Rental partner | – |
Support
| Feature | Guesty | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Free setup and onboarding | ||
| Email & live chat | ||
| Phone support | ||
| One-on-one support | – |
Integrations
| Feature | Guesty | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Guesty Trust Accounting, add-on/bundle | invoicing solution add-on |
| Booking security services | – | |
| Dynamic pricing | paid add-on, €12.99/property/mo | |
| Cleaning management | – | |
| Payments | GuestyPay, Pro/Enterprise only | Stripe & PayPal integration |
| Google tools | – | |
| Review systems | – | |
| Communications | ||
| Staff management | – | |
| Task management | – | |
| Smart locks | ||
| Key exchange | – |
Brand Management
| Feature | Guesty | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Custom SEO settings for each brand | – | |
| Multiple property PMS | ||
| Multiple currencies | – |
Operations
| Feature | Guesty | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Task management | – | |
| Centralised calendar | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Check-out management | ||
| Self check-in | digital check-in via Guest App | |
| Custom rates setting | set base price, fees, sync pricing |
Automation
| Feature | Guesty | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| 2-way API integration (for rates and availability, images, descriptions, and amenities) | ||
| iCal support | – | |
| Payment collection | collects credit card details via check-in form | |
| Guest details collection | ||
| Guest CRM | ||
| Automated security deposit | – | |
| Agreement | – | |
| ID collection | via GuestVerify/check-in forms | – |
Reporting
| Feature | Guesty | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time reporting | ||
| Dashboard reporting | ||
| Owner portal | Owners portal, Pro plan | – |
| Automated owner reporting | – | |
| Booking reports |
Information is based on publicly available data and our independent analysis as of September 2026. Features, pricing and capabilities may change without notice. “–” means the company does not list the feature publicly.
Frequently asked questions
Is Guesty or Smoobu cheaper?
Smoobu publishes flat per-unit pricing starting from €28/month for one unit on Professional Prepaid, with a Flex option from $33/month that carries a 0.9% booking fee instead of a higher flat rate. Guesty's Lite plan starts from $9/month per listing for 1-3 listings, but Pro and Enterprise pricing for larger portfolios is not published and requires a sales quote.
Which is better for a small portfolio?
Smoobu is built specifically for independent hosts and small to medium-sized managers with up to around 20 properties, with every core feature, including the website builder and channel manager, included at every tier. Guesty also serves 1-3 listing hosts via its Lite plan, but its deeper feature set (revenue management, owners portal) only unlocks on Pro and above.
Which platform scales better for a larger portfolio?
Guesty explicitly targets portfolios up to 200+ listings with a dedicated Enterprise tier offering advanced reporting and tailored onboarding. Smoobu's published plans are designed for up to roughly 20 properties, with larger portfolios needing a custom quote.
Does either platform charge commission on direct bookings?
Neither charges commission on bookings made through their own direct booking website. Guesty's Websites are commission-free, and Smoobu includes a commission-free booking engine on its Professional Prepaid and Teams Pro+ plans, though its lower-cost Flex plan carries a 0.9% booking fee.
What's the key difference between Guesty and Smoobu?
Guesty leans on a broad AI agent suite (pricing, messaging, accounting) and a very wide channel network, aimed at operators scaling toward large portfolios. Smoobu focuses on simplicity, with a consistent, fully-featured toolkit and transparent flat-fee pricing aimed at independent hosts and smaller managers.
