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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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
Airbnb Smart Pricing
Best for: Brand-new hosts listed only on Airbnb
Free (built into Airbnb)
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
Turno
Best for: Hosts who need to find cleaners or automate cleaning schedules
Free for a single property; $10/property/mo ($8 billed annually)
Breezeway
Best for: Operators who want inspections and maintenance tracking, not just cleaning
Operations $19.99/unit/mo; first property free
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)
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
Beyond
Best for: Set-and-forget hosts who'd rather pay only when they book
Growth 1% of bookings; Pro 1.25% of bookings
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
OwnerRez
Best for: Detail-oriented hosts who want direct bookings and deep accounting
From $40/mo minimum (base + per property)
Hostfully
Best for: Growing hosts who also want a guidebook in the same platform
Growth $15/property/mo; Pro $25/property/mo
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)
Lodgify
Best for: Hosts who want a direct-booking website bundled with their PMS
Starter from $33/mo (list price); tiered per property
Safely
Best for: Hosts who want screening and protection in one product
$5 per screening, or $0.50/night when bundled
Host Tools
Best for: Hosts who want automated messaging and calendar sync without a full PMS
Check current pricing
Conduit (formerly HostAI)
Best for: Hosts who want AI-drafted replies to guest questions
Reported from about $12/listing/mo, lower at volume
Besty AI
Best for: Hosts who want to try AI guest communication risk-free
Quote only; 14-day free trial
Minut
Best for: Hosts who want one privacy-safe sensor per unit
Hardware plus per-property subscription; check current pricing
NoiseAware
Best for: Properties with pools, patios or hot tubs
Hardware plus per-property subscription; check current pricing
Alertify
Best for: Hosts who need evidence for damage or smoking claims
Hardware plus subscription; check current pricing
Party Squasher
Best for: Hosts who want occupancy alerts with no microphone at all
Check current pricing
Touch Stay
Best for: Hosts who want a polished guidebook guests actually use
Priced by business size; free trial
Hostfully Guidebooks
Best for: Hosts already on, or considering, the Hostfully PMS
Check current pricing
Yale / August Smart Locks
Best for: Single-property hosts who want simple self check-in
One-time hardware purchase
RemoteLock
Best for: Managers with many doors and multiple lock brands
Subscription; check current pricing
AirDNA
Best for: Investors underwriting a potential STR purchase
Reported about $33/mo (research plan) or $400/yr
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