Find the right tool for every short-term rental job.

An independent, practical directory of 31 Airbnb and Vrbo host tools, organized by the job you need done: pricing, cleaning, guest screening, noise monitoring and more. Real prices, clear verdicts, and free options flagged.

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Dynamic Pricing

Set nightly rates automatically

5 tools compared

Property Management (PMS)

Run calendars, messages and channels in one place

6 tools compared

Cleaning & Turnovers

Schedule cleaners and inspections between stays

4 tools compared

Guest Screening & Damage Protection

Verify guests and protect against damage

3 tools compared

Guest Messaging & AI

Answer guests fast, even at 2 a.m.

3 tools compared

Noise & Occupancy Monitoring

Prevent parties without cameras

4 tools compared

Digital Guidebooks

Stop answering the same questions

2 tools compared

Smart Locks & Access

Self check-in with unique codes

2 tools compared

Market Research & Analysis

Decide where to buy and what to charge

2 tools compared

Starter stacks

The $0 First-Listing Stack

Run one listing well without paying for software.

The Party-Proof Stack

Screen guests and catch problems early, without cameras.

The Revenue Maximizer Stack

Squeeze more revenue from the nights you already have.

All tools

Free option

Airbnb Smart Pricing

Best for: Brand-new hosts listed only on Airbnb

Free (built into Airbnb)

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Free option

Hospitable

Best for: Hosts with 1 to 10 listings who want automation without enterprise cost

Free Essentials plan for 1 property; paid plans add a few dollars per extra property

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Free option

Turno

Best for: Hosts who need to find cleaners or automate cleaning schedules

Free for a single property; $10/property/mo ($8 billed annually)

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Free option

Breezeway

Best for: Operators who want inspections and maintenance tracking, not just cleaning

Operations $19.99/unit/mo; first property free

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Free trial

PriceLabs

Best for: Hands-on hosts who want full control over pricing rules

$19.99/listing/mo, or 1% of booking revenue; 30-day free trial (no card)

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Free tier

Wheelhouse

Best for: Hosts who want mostly automated pricing they can still steer

Pro Flat $19.99/listing/mo, or Pro Flex 1% of revenue ($2.99/mo minimum); free market report tier

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Beyond

Best for: Set-and-forget hosts who'd rather pay only when they book

Growth 1% of bookings; Pro 1.25% of bookings

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Free trial

DPGO

Best for: Small or seasonal portfolios on a budget

$18/listing/mo, 0.5% of booked price, or $1 per booked night; 30-day free trial

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Free trial

OwnerRez

Best for: Detail-oriented hosts who want direct bookings and deep accounting

From $40/mo minimum (base + per property)

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Hostfully

Best for: Growing hosts who also want a guidebook in the same platform

Growth $15/property/mo; Pro $25/property/mo

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Guesty Lite

Best for: Hosts with 1 to 3 listings who may scale into full Guesty later

$9/listing/mo (for 1 to 3 listings)

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Free trial

Lodgify

Best for: Hosts who want a direct-booking website bundled with their PMS

Starter from $33/mo (list price); tiered per property

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Hostaway

Best for: Professional managers with a growing portfolio

Quote only

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Properly

Best for: Hosts who want photo-verified cleaning checklists

Paid; check current pricing

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TIDY

Best for: Hosts who want to book cleaning services through an app

Check current pricing

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Safely

Best for: Hosts who want screening and protection in one product

$5 per screening, or $0.50/night when bundled

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Superhog

Best for: Managers who want guest verification plus damage waivers

Not published (quote)

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Autohost

Best for: Operators who want automated risk scoring on every booking

Not published (quote)

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Free trial

Host Tools

Best for: Hosts who want automated messaging and calendar sync without a full PMS

Check current pricing

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Conduit (formerly HostAI)

Best for: Hosts who want AI-drafted replies to guest questions

Reported from about $12/listing/mo, lower at volume

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Free trial

Besty AI

Best for: Hosts who want to try AI guest communication risk-free

Quote only; 14-day free trial

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Minut

Best for: Hosts who want one privacy-safe sensor per unit

Hardware plus per-property subscription; check current pricing

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NoiseAware

Best for: Properties with pools, patios or hot tubs

Hardware plus per-property subscription; check current pricing

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Alertify

Best for: Hosts who need evidence for damage or smoking claims

Hardware plus subscription; check current pricing

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Party Squasher

Best for: Hosts who want occupancy alerts with no microphone at all

Check current pricing

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Free trial

Touch Stay

Best for: Hosts who want a polished guidebook guests actually use

Priced by business size; free trial

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Hostfully Guidebooks

Best for: Hosts already on, or considering, the Hostfully PMS

Check current pricing

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Yale / August Smart Locks

Best for: Single-property hosts who want simple self check-in

One-time hardware purchase

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RemoteLock

Best for: Managers with many doors and multiple lock brands

Subscription; check current pricing

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AirDNA

Best for: Investors underwriting a potential STR purchase

Reported about $33/mo (research plan) or $400/yr

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Free tier

BNBCalc

Best for: Budget-minded investors who want free calculators first

Markets $33/mo billed annually; Calculator $16.66/mo billed annually; several free calculators

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