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Guesty Pro vs Uplisting

Compare Guesty Pro vs Uplisting for daily rental work. Check bookings, guest messages and daily tasks. Choose a plan that covers the jobs you need.

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Guesty Pro

Manage booking-site tools, guest messages, a shared calendar and tasks.

Best for: Bringing booking work, guest messages and staff tasks together under a quoted plan.

Uplisting

Use a central calendar, guest message rules and direct-booking tools, with plan options and extra modules.

Best for: Combining a shared booking calendar with guest messages and direct bookings.

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What matters to you	Guesty Pro 4.6 / 5Out of 2,185 reviews Property management	Uplisting 4.1 / 5Out of 307 reviews Property management
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At a glance / Prices for your properties
Properties	Aimed at 4–199 listings. Ask the provider about account limits.	Independent Host allows up to four properties. Operator and Manager are advertised for any count. More than 40 needs a custom quote.
Overview	Guesty Pro combines booking-site tools, messages, a shared calendar and tasks.	Channel management, a central calendar, automated guest messaging and direct booking, with three plans and optional modules.
Plans and add-ons	Guesty Pro Aimed at 4–199 listings. Ask the provider about account limits. PriceOptimizer · add-on Paid add-on. Hardware, partner services and usage may cost extra. LocksManager · add-on Paid add-on. Hardware, partner services and usage may cost extra. GuestVerify · add-on Paid extra. Ask what it includes and what it costs. Trust Accounting · add-on Paid extra. Ask what it includes and what it costs.	Independent Host Up to four properties. Core channel and guest messaging tools; selected modules cost extra. Operator Smart Locks, Protect and Google Vacation Rentals are included. Owner reports, ID checks and the Plus booking site cost extra. Protect help also lists $6 per active listing each month. Check which charges apply to your plan. Manager Includes the listed feature modules, unlimited AI and phone support. Pricing depends on property count. Larger groups of properties require a quote.
1-property price for your selection	Guesty Pro requires a quoteAsk for a quote. You may pay per listing, a share of income or both. A minimum fee may apply. The 4–199 listing audience is not a firm limit on who qualifies. Plan prices and conditions Guesty Pro: Contact the provider for a quote Ask for a quote. You may pay per listing, a share of income or both. A minimum fee may apply. The 4–199 listing audience is not a firm limit on who qualifies.	From $51.00/monthMonthly billing selection · Independent Host: 1 properties; USD 51.00/month, billed monthly. Optional modules, taxes and any booking or payment-processing charges are separate. A separate pay-as-you-go option charges 3% for 1–4 properties. No booking revenue was assumed. Plan prices and conditions Independent Host: USD 51 1 properties; USD 51.00/month, billed monthly. Optional modules, taxes and any booking or payment-processing charges are separate. Operator: USD 114 1 properties; USD 114.00/month, billed monthly. Optional modules, taxes and any booking or payment-processing charges are separate. Manager: USD 264 1 properties; USD 264.00/month, billed monthly. Optional modules, taxes and any booking or payment-processing charges are separate.
Limits and requirements	To use the developer API, your account must have API access. An admin must set up credentials, and requests need valid permission. Optional modules and the charges in your contract can change your total.	Independent Host supports up to four properties. The other plans are marketed for any property count, but the USD calculator switches to a custom quote at 41 properties. Imported iCal bookings are read-only and do not support automated messaging, identity checks, rental agreements or deposits. Payment schedules work with supported direct, Vrbo and Google bookings. They do not cover all booking sites. Payment service fees are separate. Built-in task checklists and required task photos are not confirmed.
Review sources	TrustpilotTrustScore 4.6 / 5 · 2,049 reviews G2Rating 4.6 / 5 · 136 reviews	CapterraRating 4.7 / 5 · 129 reviews TrustpilotTrustScore 3.7 / 5 · 178 reviews GetAppRating 4.7 / 5 · 129 reviews Software AdviceRating 4.7 / 5 · 129 reviews
01 / Plans & requirements
Plan options Plans offered for this rental software. Optional modules are separate from plan levels.	Available Guesty Pro Plan: Pro	Available Independent Host; Operator; Manager Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
Property limits Listing or property limits for each plan. A target customer range does not confirm a strict limit.	Aimed at 4–199 listings. Ask the provider about account limits. We could not confirm a firm property limit. Pricing targets 1–3 properties for Lite and 4–199 for Pro. The Lite overview says 5 or fewer, so check which range applies.	Available Independent Host: up to 4 properties. Other plans have no property limit. Independent Host allows up to four properties. Operator and Manager are advertised for any count. More than 40 needs a custom quote. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
How you are charged How plan fees are worked out and billed. Check whether you pay per listing, per account or a share of booking income.	With conditions Pay a set fee per listing or a percentage of booking income. Plan: Pro Your contract sets the fees and billing method. Turn off a listing before the previous month ends to avoid the next month’s charge.	With conditions Pay the plan minimum or the total property fees, whichever is higher. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Prices depend on currency and property count. Pay As You Go is another option.
Booking fees Fixed or percentage fees on bookings. Check which transactions they apply to.	With conditions Percentage plans charge a share of Gross Booking Value. Plan: Pro Your contract sets the percentage. Fixed-fee plans are a separate option. Canceling on or after check-in still incurs the full contract commission.	With conditions Pay As You Go: 3% on Independent Host or 1.5% on Operator. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Pay As You Go is limited to 10 properties. Monthly plans are a separate option.
Paid add-ons Features or services that cost extra beyond your plan.	With conditions PriceOptimizer, LocksManager, Damage Protection, Advanced Analytics and GuestVerify cost extra. Plan: Pro Ask about add-on prices and fees for each transaction.	With conditions Some client, website, ID and AI tools cost extra. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager What is included depends on your plan. Smart Locks and Protect cost extra on Independent Host. Add-on prices are shown in pounds; ask for US dollar prices.
Trial Trial length and rules. A demo is different from a free trial.	Not supported No free trial; one-on-one demo offered Plan: Pro	Available 14-day trial; no card required Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
Setup fees One-time setup fees. A missing price does not mean setup is free.	With conditions One-time platform and accounting setup fees may apply. Plan: Pro Ask which fees apply and their amounts. Accounting is a separate paid tool.	A one-to-one setup session is free. Ask about other setup or data-moving fees; we could not confirm a full fee list.
02 / Channels & sync
Airbnb connection How to connect Airbnb, and which accounts and listings qualify.	With conditions Connect to Airbnb. Plan: Pro Connect a supported booking site. The details you can share may differ by site.	Available Connect to Airbnb. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
Vrbo connection How to connect Vrbo, and which accounts and listings qualify.	With conditions Connect to Vrbo. Plan: Pro Connect a supported booking site. The details you can share may differ by site.	Available Connect to Vrbo. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
Booking.com connection How to connect Booking.com and which accounts and listings qualify.	With conditions Connect to Booking.com. Plan: Pro Connect a supported booking site. The details you can share may differ by site.	Available Connect to Booking.com. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Set up Booking.com cleaning fees and promotions in its extranet. Only the mapped rate plan syncs by default, and inquiries do not sync.
iCal import Import calendars from other tools. Check which details arrive and how updates work.	With conditions Import outside calendars as date blocks. Check plan: Pro includes iCal; confirm this import tool. Up to 10 calendar feeds per listing. Imported blocks are left out of Advanced Analytics and do not start Smart Calendar Rules.	With conditions Import bookings from an outside calendar. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Set up both directions. You can read iCal bookings but cannot edit them. They do not support automatic messages. They do not support ID checks, rental agreements or deposits.
iCal export Export calendar feeds to other tools. A calendar feed is different from an export of full booking records.	With conditions Share current and future bookings and blocked dates. Check plan: Pro includes iCal; confirm calendar export.	With conditions Share bookings with an outside calendar. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Set up both directions. You can read iCal bookings but cannot edit them. They do not support automatic messages. They do not support ID checks, rental agreements or deposits.
Rate sync Send rates to linked booking sites. Check which sites are supported and any limits.	With conditions Share prices with linked sites. Plan: Pro Connect a supported booking site. The details you can share may differ by site.	With conditions Share prices with linked booking sites. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Setup differs by booking site.
Availability sync Send open and blocked dates to booking sites. Check how it works and any limits.	With conditions Share open and blocked dates with linked sites. Plan: Pro Connect a supported booking site. The details you can share may differ by site.	With conditions Share open and blocked dates with linked sites. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Setup differs by booking site.
Reservation sync Import bookings and changes from booking sites, or keep them in sync. Check which sites are supported.	With conditions Sync bookings from linked sites. Plan: Pro Connect a supported booking site. The details you can share may differ by site.	With conditions Sync bookings from linked sites. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Setup differs by booking site.
Channel message sync Send and receive guest messages through booking-site connections. Check which sites are supported.	With conditions Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com message threads Plan: Pro Email, text and WhatsApp may need extra accounts or fees. Check each service.	With conditions Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and direct-booking inbox Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Email and SMS also supported. WhatsApp is described as in development, not available.
Sync limitations Known delays, fields that do not sync and limits on connections. These details alone do not show how reliable the service is.	With conditions iCal updates usually arrive within one hour. Check plan: Pro includes iCal; confirm these limits. Use either iCal or a direct link for the same calendar. Using both can duplicate dates. Imported entries block dates. You cannot edit them as guest bookings.	With conditions Imported calendar bookings have fewer tools. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. iCal refresh times depend on the platform. Edit prices and dates in the source tool. Imported iCal bookings do not support messages, identity checks, agreements or deposits.
03 / Reservations & calendars
Multi calendar A calendar view showing multiple listings and bookings together.	Available See your listings in one calendar. Plan: Pro	With conditions See all your properties in one calendar. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Shows Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and direct bookings.
Manual bookings Enter bookings by hand as well as importing them from booking sites.	Available Add bookings yourself. Plan: Pro	With conditions Create confirmed or pending bookings on the calendar Details: Check which plan includes this. Enter dates, guest details and pricing. Pending bookings block dates for 48 hours by default. Verify calendar prices for long stays.
Booking changes Edit booking fields and check whether changes reach linked booking sites.	With conditions Change guest counts, listing and stay times in the phone app. Check plan: Pro includes the app; confirm these booking changes. Ask which changes reach the linked booking site.	With conditions Change booking dates, contact details or status through the API. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Your app needs bookings:update permission. Dates must be open and the status change allowed. We do not know which changes you can make in the website.
Booking cancellation Cancel bookings, with each booking site’s rules and refund limits.	With conditions Cancel a booking through its status in the phone app. Plan: Pro Check the booking site’s cancellation and refund steps.	With conditions Cancel Direct, Airbnb, Vrbo and Google bookings in Uplisting Details: Check which plan includes this. Cancel other channels, including Booking.com, on the booking site. Cancellation keeps a record you can search. Deletion removes it. Refunds are separate.
Calendar blocking Block dates without making a paid guest booking.	With conditions Block dates for maintenance or preparation. Check plan: Pro includes Multi-Calendar; confirm date blocking.	With conditions Block calendar dates for maintenance and cleaning Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Set up the calendar and give users permission to change it.
Booking import Move or import existing bookings. Check which sources and file formats are supported.	With conditions Upload bookings using CSV or XLSX templates. Details: Check which plan includes this. Do not import bookings already added by a booking-site connection.	With conditions Get help importing bookings during setup. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Ask which booking sites and past records can be imported.
Guest records Save and view guest or contact history. This does not confirm a full customer-management system.	Available Save guest contact details and preferences. Plan: Pro	With conditions Keep guest contact details and notes with bookings. Details: Check which plan includes this. Bookings store names, contact details and private notes. Reports include guest records. We do not know if there is a separate guest database.
Booking export Export booking records. Check which file formats are supported.	Available Download booking reports as CSV files. Plan: Pro	With conditions Download bookings as a CSV file. Details: Check which plan includes this. Choose dates and listings. Include or leave out canceled bookings. The report goes to your account email.
04 / Rates & booking rules
Seasonal rates Set prices for dates or seasons in your rental software.	With conditions Use Rate Strategies for seasonal and holiday prices. Check plan: Pro includes Rate Strategies; confirm seasonal rules. Manual changes and changes from other pricing tools stay in place unless you choose to override them.	With conditions Set base prices and prices for specific dates. Details: Check which plan includes this. Prices for specific dates override base prices. Booking-site currencies must match; Uplisting does not convert them.
Minimum stays Set minimum stays. Check limits for each date and booking site.	With conditions Set default minimum stays for linked sites. Check plan: Pro includes Multi-Calendar; confirm minimum-stay controls. Calendar changes and pricing tools can override defaults. For Expedia, change minimum stays in the calendar, not the property defaults.	With conditions Set minimum stays by date or time left before arrival. Details: Check which plan includes this. Manual date settings take priority. Rules based on time before arrival update at midnight in the property’s time zone. Check for conflicts with your pricing service.
Gap night rules Adjust rules for unbooked nights between stays.	With conditions Use pricing rules to fill gaps between bookings. Check plan: Pro includes Rate Strategies; confirm gap rules.	With conditions Allow shorter stays to fill gaps between bookings. Details: Check which plan includes this. Only applies to gaps within your chosen future date range. Check for conflicts with other pricing tools.
Length of stay discounts Give discounts based on how long guests stay.	With conditions Offer weekly and monthly discounts on Airbnb, Vrbo, direct and manual bookings. Details: Check which plan includes this.	With conditions Weekly and monthly discounts Details: Check which plan includes this. Works with Airbnb, Direct, Vrbo and Google Vacation Rentals. Set up Booking.com offers separately.
Last minute discounts Give discounts based on how soon guests arrive.	With conditions Change prices based on how soon guests arrive. Plan: Pro Ask how discounts combine and which booking sites support them.	With conditions Offer last-minute discounts on Airbnb. Details: Check which plan includes this. The discount setting only syncs to Airbnb. Separate rules can change nightly prices 7, 14 or 28 days before arrival. We do not know if all sites support discounts.
Dynamic pricing Built-in tools that set prices and connections to outside pricing tools are separate features.	With conditions Use Guesty PriceOptimizer to adjust nightly prices. Details: Pro + PriceOptimizer add-on PriceOptimizer costs extra. Fees depend on your package.	With conditions Connect an outside service to adjust prices. Details: Check which plan includes this. Connect PriceLabs, Wheelhouse or Beyond. You need a separate account and setup, and their fees apply. We could not confirm built-in prices based on market demand.
Pricing connections Connections to nightly-pricing tools and what they require.	With conditions Connect PriceLabs to change prices and stay rules. Details: Pro + separate PriceLabs account You need a PriceLabs account and connection token. PriceLabs sends up to 540 days. Overlapping Rate Strategies can override stay rules.	With conditions PriceLabs, Wheelhouse and Beyond Details: Check which plan includes this. You need a separate pricing account and setup. Its terms and fees apply.
05 / Guest messaging & AI
Unified inbox See guest message threads from supported booking sites in one view.	Available Read guest messages in one inbox. Plan: Pro	Available Read guest messages in one inbox. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
Scheduled messages Schedule messages before or after booking dates and times.	With conditions Schedule messages around check-in and check-out. Check plan: Pro includes Automated Messages; confirm these timing controls.	With conditions Schedule guest messages. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Send booking confirmations, arrival and departure details, and messages after a stay. Set the timing and check booking-site rules.
Event triggers Send messages when listed booking events happen.	With conditions Send messages when bookings are confirmed. Check plan: Pro includes Automated Messages; confirm this trigger.	With conditions Send messages when booking or stay events happen. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Set up guest message rules. We do not know if these rules can run other kinds of tasks.
Conditional messages Rules that send or skip messages based on booking details.	With conditions Use booking and message rules to choose what gets sent. Check plan: Pro includes Automated Messages; confirm these rules. All your conditions must match when the message is sent.	With conditions Set message rules by property or change them for one booking. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. We could not confirm more complex message rules.
Message templates Reuse message templates and fill them with supported guest or booking details.	Available Saved replies Plan: Pro	With conditions Reuse saved messages with guest and booking details. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Write and set up your saved messages first.
AI suggested replies AI writes a draft. A person checks or sends it.	With conditions ReplyAI writes drafts you can edit and send. Plan: Pro A user with the right permissions must turn on ReplyAI. Setup can take up to 24 hours. Ask Guesty about AI fees and message limits.	With conditions AI drafts replies when it pauses for review. Check plan: AI Suite: 100 actions per month on Independent Host / Operator; unlimited on Manager. Confirm this tool is included. AI uses property details, bookings, saved knowledge and messages. Unlimited use costs extra on lower plans.
AI automatic replies AI sends guest replies without a person approving each one. Check the limits.	With conditions AutoReply can send replies for you. Setup Turn on the agent. Choose the message types, properties and hours it can cover. Review The AI scores each reply. You set the score needed to send it. You review replies below that score. Access and fees Ask Guesty if your account has access. Check the fees and limits. Plan: Pro	With conditions AI can send guest replies for you. Check plan: AI Suite: 100 actions per month on Independent Host / Operator; unlimited on Manager. Confirm this tool is included. Turn this on for all chats or one chat. AI pauses for your review when it is unsure or a message is complex. Usage limits apply.
Approval before AI sends Controls for a person to check an AI reply before it is sent.	With conditions You review the ReplyAI draft, then click Send. Plan: Pro AutoReply sends some replies for you. It asks you to review replies below your chosen AI score.	With conditions Choose when AI must pause for your review. Check plan: AI Suite: 100 actions per month on Independent Host / Operator; unlimited on Manager. Confirm this tool is included. You can turn off automatic replies for all chats or one chat. AI can still make mistakes.
Translations Check automatic message translation. Templates written in several languages are a different feature.	With conditions Translate the latest guest message into your display language. Check plan: Pro includes ReplyAI; confirm translation. Works on current and future guest messages. Very short messages or messages you have answered may not translate.	AI can reply in a guest’s language. We do not know if it can translate messages already in the inbox.
SMS messages Text guests by SMS. Check supported countries, phone numbers and fees.	With conditions Send and receive guest texts in the inbox. Details: Check which plan includes this. Save a valid guest phone number. Guests in the US and Canada see a US sender number. The limit is 306 GSM-7 characters or 134 Unicode characters. Longer messages are cut off. Message logs last 14 days. Ask about text-message fees and which plan includes them.	With conditions Two-way SMS in the unified inbox Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Included within a reasonable-use limit. The guide gives a limit of 160 characters per message. Guests must opt in where local rules require it. The guide conflicts on mobile SMS. Check if it works on mobile.
Email messages Email guests. Check sender and booking-site limits.	With conditions Email the guest’s main personal or booking-site address. Check plan: Pro includes the inbox; confirm email sending. A booking-site address sends through that site. A personal address sends to the guest’s email.	With conditions Connect multiple email addresses to the inbox Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Connect each email account first.
06 / Direct bookings & payments
Website builder Vendor-provided tools to create and host a direct-booking website.	Available Build a direct-booking website. Plan: Pro	Available Basic direct booking site Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
Booking widget Add a booking engine to a website hosted elsewhere.	With conditions Add a booking form to your website. Check plan: Pro includes Booking Engine; confirm embedded forms. Your website must allow JavaScript or custom code.	With conditions Add a booking form to your website. Details: Check which plan includes this. Set up your website and Stripe payments. Ask whether the form is included with Basic or needs Plus.
Custom domain Use your own domain for the provider’s direct-booking website.	With conditions Use your own web address for the Booking Engine. Check plan: Pro includes Booking Engine; confirm this website option. You must own and set up the web address. Guesty Websites Basic charges $15 per month for a custom address. Advanced Website is a separate paid option.	With conditions Use your own web address. Details: Check which plan includes this. You must own and set up the address. Ask whether this needs Basic or Plus.
Payment processors Payment services, with country and plan requirements.	Available Stripe, Merchant Warrior, Hyp Plan: Pro	With conditions Connect Stripe to take payments. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. You need a Stripe account that can take these payments. Stripe’s fees and terms apply.
Payment schedules Schedule booking payments or installments. Check which booking types are supported.	With conditions Start scheduled payments when a booking is confirmed. Details: Check which plan includes this. You need a valid payment method and a supported payment service. Excludes Airbnb guest payments and Payments by Booking.com. Ask which payment schedules you can change.	With conditions Set when guests pay the deposit and balance for each property. Details: Check which plan includes this. Direct bookings, Vrbo and Google Vacation Rentals only. Stripe processes payments. Ineligible bookings are charged in full at booking.
Security deposits Collect or hold refundable deposits. Damage insurance and protection are separate features.	With conditions Hold a card deposit and charge it from the booking payment screen. Details: Check which plan includes this. You collect the deposit through the saved payment method; the booking site does not. Ask how long the hold lasts and which plan includes it.	With conditions Use Protect to hold or collect a deposit. Payments Uses a Stripe card hold. If renewal fails, the deposit can be charged. You must refund that charge by hand. Airbnb needs account approval. Fees Pricing includes Protect on Operator and Manager. Help also lists $6 per active listing per month. Ask which fees apply. Details: Operator / Manager; add-on on Independent Host
Refunds Issue refunds through supported payment steps. Check whether fees are refunded too.	With conditions Refund paid charges to the original payment method. Details: Check which plan includes this. Canceling a booking does not automatically refund it. Use Airbnb’s Resolution Center for Airbnb refunds. Use Booking.com’s extranet for virtual-card refunds. Refund each payment separately. Recording a refund does not send money.	With conditions Partial or full refunds for direct bookings Details: Check which plan includes this. A refund does not cancel the booking. Follow the payment service and booking site’s refund steps.
Rental agreements Create, send or sign guest agreements. Check whether electronic signatures are supported.	With conditions Let guests sign agreements online. Plan: Pro Set up the Guest App first.	With conditions Create online agreements for bookings. Details: Check which plan includes this. Change templates by property or stay. Track signatures and send reminders. Whether the agreements are legally binding is not confirmed.
Guest verification Checks of guest identity or bookings. These do not guarantee you meet legal rules.	With conditions Use GuestVerify for ID checks and guest risk screening. Details: Pro + GuestVerify GuestVerify costs extra. It does not guarantee legal compliance.	With conditions Check guest IDs. Included with Manager; costs extra on lower plans. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager The price table and the £1.25-per-check add-on card differ. Ask for the US price that applies to your plan.
Direct booking fees Fees for direct bookings. Check payment-processing fees and paid protection too.	With conditions Advanced Website: $49 per month plus 0.5% of direct Gross Booking Value. Details: Pro + Advanced Website Charged per website after you publish it. Other direct-booking options may have different fees. Payment-service and gateway fees are extra.	With conditions Pay As You Go charges a booking percentage. Rates 3% for 1–4 properties; 1.5% for 5–10. Flat monthly plans are separate. Check fees Ask what amount the percentage applies to and how it covers direct bookings. Older pages say zero commission, so they do not settle current terms. Payment-service fees are extra. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
07 / Cleaning & operations
Automatic tasks Creates tasks automatically from bookings or events linked to a booking.	With conditions Create repeat tasks for check-in, check-out or new bookings. Check plan: Pro includes Task Management; confirm this task.	With conditions Schedule cleaning tasks from bookings. Details: Check which plan includes this. Supports cleaning at check-in or check-out, repeat mid-stay cleaning and same-day cleaning.
Cleaner access Give cleaners access to tasks or calendars without extra management tools they do not need.	With conditions Limit cleaner and maintenance staff to task tools. Check plan: Pro includes Task Management; confirm staff access. Ask which roles and task tools are included.	With conditions Give cleaners logins to see assigned work. Details: Check which plan includes this. Cleaners see property details, schedules and notes. They can mark tasks done.
Task checklists Reuse task lists and mark jobs done.	With conditions Use task checklists and see when they were completed. Check plan: Pro includes Task Management; confirm this tool.	We do not know if you can save and reuse cleaning checklists.
Photo requirements Ask for or require photos of finished work.	With conditions Ask for before-and-after photos in task comments. Check plan: Pro includes Tasks and the app; confirm photo requests. We do not know if photo uploads can be required. Only users with the right role can create tasks.	We do not know if cleaners can be asked or required to add photos before finishing a task.
Task notifications Send notices when tasks are assigned, changed or completed.	With conditions Send alerts for tasks you create and assign. Check plan: Pro includes Task Management; confirm task alerts. Ask how alerts are delivered.	With conditions Email cleaners when tasks change. Details: Check which plan includes this. Emails go to the cleaner’s account address when a cleaning task is added, changed or canceled. We could not confirm a delivery guarantee.
Maintenance tasks Record maintenance jobs or assign them to someone. General reminders are a separate feature.	With conditions Set repeat maintenance and inspection tasks. Check plan: Pro includes Task Management; confirm this task.	With conditions Connect ResortCleaning to plan maintenance. Check plan: Confirm the Uplisting plan and separate service cost. ResortCleaning connects through iCalendar. Its setup and fees are separate. We could not confirm built-in maintenance tickets or task assignment.
Cleaning connections Connections to outside cleaning services, with their setup requirements.	With conditions Connect Turno to schedule cleaners. Details: Check which plan includes this. You need a Turno account and token. Link each property. Turno fees may apply.	With conditions Connect Turno and other cleaning tools. Check plan: Confirm the Uplisting plan and separate service cost. Turno connects directly. You need its account and setup. Its fees may apply.
08 / Check-in & smart access
Checkin instructions Send check-in details to guests at supported stages of a booking.	Available Show arrival details in the web guest app. Plan: Pro	With conditions Send arrival and departure details automatically. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Add details for each property and choose when to send them.
Guest portal A booking page or portal for guests. Check what guests can do there.	Available Give guests a web app with forms, arrival details and agreements. Plan: Pro	With conditions Give guests a booking page for pre-arrival steps. Details: Check which plan includes this. ID checks and deposits have their own plan rules and fees. We do not know if guests can change bookings through this page.
Lock connections Supported smart-lock platforms connect directly or through another service.	With conditions LocksManager supports brands including Schlage, Nuki and TTLock. Details: Pro + LocksManager LocksManager costs extra. You need compatible locks and a working connection.	With conditions Connect smart locks. Included with Operator / Manager. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Smart Locks costs extra on Independent Host. You need compatible locks and setup. Ask for the US dollar price; listed add-on prices are in pounds.
Automatic lock codes Creates lock codes automatically for each booking. Check the required hardware and services.	With conditions Create a different door code for each booking. Details: Pro + LocksManager add-on LocksManager costs extra. You need compatible locks and a working connection.	With conditions Unique door code for each reservation Details: Operator / Manager; add-on on Independent Host You need compatible locks and an active connection. Set the access times and guest messages.
Code scheduling Set codes to work only during the stated check-in and checkout times.	With conditions Turn off door codes at the guest’s check-out time. Details: Pro + LocksManager add-on LocksManager costs extra. You need compatible locks and a working connection.	With conditions Timed lock access with check-in/out buffers Details: Operator / Manager; add-on on Independent Host You need compatible locks and an active connection. Set the access times and guest messages.
Code delivery Send booking access codes to guests through supported channels.	With conditions Send LocksManager door codes in automatic messages. Check plan: Pro + LocksManager; confirm automatic code messages. LocksManager costs extra. The code must exist before the message is sent. Allow enough time after booking for the code to be created.	With conditions Insert lock codes into automated guest messages Details: Operator / Manager; add-on on Independent Host You need compatible locks and an active connection. Set the access times and guest messages.
Access extra costs Smart-access software or connections may cost extra. Hardware is a separate cost.	With conditions LocksManager costs extra. Ask for its price. Details: Pro + LocksManager Buy the lock hardware separately.	With conditions Smart Locks costs extra on Independent Host. Plans Included on Operator and Manager. Check fees Pricing shows £10 per month. Help says £4 per active lock per month. Ask for your US dollar price and whether per-lock fees still apply. Buy the hardware separately. Details: Operator / Manager; add-on on Independent Host
09 / Reports & accounting
Booking reports Reports about bookings. Check which measures they include.	Available Choose report columns and filter bookings. Plan: Pro	With conditions See booking, money, guest and stay details. Details: Check which plan includes this. Filter by dates, listing or canceled bookings.
Occupancy reports See how often your rentals are booked. Filter by date or property.	With conditions See how often properties are booked by calendar date. Check plan: Pro includes Analytics; confirm occupancy reports.	With conditions Use booking reports to work out how often properties are booked. Details: Check which plan includes this. Reports can help you review average nightly occupancy and nights sold. We could not confirm a separate occupancy dashboard.
Revenue reports Revenue reports and the measures they include. These are separate from financial accounting.	Available See payouts, commission, paid amounts and taxes in booking reports. Plan: Pro	With conditions See income and money summaries in owner statements. Check plan: Manager or Client Management add-on; confirm this tool is included. Shows property income, fees, adjustments and payouts.
Owner statements Statements for property owners. Check which income and expenses they include.	Available Create and adjust owner statements. Plan: Pro	With conditions Create owner statements. Included with Manager. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Costs extra on lower plans. Ask for US dollar prices; listed add-on prices are in pounds.
Expense tracking Record property or booking expenses in the software.	With conditions Add costs to task work orders. Check plan: Pro includes Task Management; confirm cost entry. This covers task costs, not a full accounting ledger.	With conditions Record and group property costs. Check plan: Manager or Client Management add-on; confirm this tool is included. Costs feed into owner statements and payout figures. We could not confirm a full accounting system.
Accounting connections Which accounting tools connect and what they can share.	With conditions Connect Trust Accounting to QuickBooks and Seamless Chex. Details: Pro + Trust Accounting Trust Accounting costs extra. The other services may need their own accounts and fees.	With conditions Connect accounting tools, including VRPlatform. Check plan: Confirm the Uplisting plan and separate service cost. You need a separate accounting service and setup. Its fees and tools depend on the provider.
Report exports Download reports in the listed file types.	Available Download booking reports as CSV files. Plan: Pro	With conditions Download owner statements Check plan: Manager or Client Management add-on; confirm this tool is included. We could not confirm all download formats or exports for every report.
10 / Team & owner access
Team users Extra staff accounts, with any user or plan limits.	With conditions Invite as many team users as you need. Plan: Pro You need permission to manage users.	With conditions Invite teammates, cleaners and owner/clients Details: Check which plan includes this. Teammates have access to almost all features except billing. Cleaner/owner routes have different access. We could not confirm the exact tier or user limit.
User permissions Choose what each person can see and do.	With conditions Choose roles and what each user can access. Plan: Pro You need permission to manage users.	With conditions Give different calendar access to team members. Details: Check which plan includes this. Cleaners and assistants can have different access. Ask for the full list of roles and permissions.
Choose which properties each person can access Choose which properties a person can access.	With conditions Give users all listings, selected listings or listings matching a rule. Plan: Pro Chats are grouped by guest. A returning guest’s history may show messages from other properties.	With conditions Assign owners access to selected properties Check plan: Manager or Client Management add-on; confirm this tool is included. This is confirmed for owners. We do not know if every staff role can be limited by property.
Owner portal Let owners view property, booking or financial details.	Available Owner portal Plan: Pro	With conditions Owners view assigned listings and block dates Check plan: Manager or Client Management add-on; confirm the portal is included. Owners cannot manage bookings, daily work settings or account settings.
Mobile app A mobile app. A website that fits a phone screen does not confirm an app.	Available Use the phone app for bookings, messages and tasks. Plan: Pro	With conditions Read and send messages in the iOS or Android app. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. The apps support inbox use and alerts. We do not know if all desktop tools work in the apps.
11 / Integrations & data access
Public API An API for outside developers. API connections to booking sites alone do not confirm developer access.	Available Developer Open API Plan: Pro	Available REST API access Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
API access conditions Who can use the developer API, including required plans, approval and access limits.	With conditions Use a Pro account with API access. Admins create access details. Plan: Pro API requests need a valid OAuth2 bearer token. Each API key can create up to 5 tokens in 24 hours. Each token lasts 24 hours. Partner connection tokens are separate from public developer access.	With conditions Included API access for active subscribers Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need an active plan, an approved OAuth client and the right access scopes. Private links for your own account do not need a partner contract. Marketplace links or links serving other customers may need one.
Webhooks Sends notices about events to linked systems.	With conditions Get alerts when guest or owner messages are sent or received. Details: Pro Open API You need API access and must set up event alerts. These alerts cover message events only.	With conditions Set up signed event alerts with an API key. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager This is separate from V3 OAuth. Check the timestamp and signature. Handle repeated event_id values and reply within five seconds. Repeated failures can turn alerts off.
Zapier A Zapier connection with stated events, actions or plan requirements.	With conditions Start Zapier tasks when bookings are created, confirmed or changed. Details: Check which plan includes this. The connection is marked beta. You need a partner account and login details. Ask whether your plan can use it.	With conditions Start Zapier tasks when bookings are created. Details: Check which plan includes this. Includes synced, direct and manual bookings. You need a Zapier account; its plan limits apply.
Data export Check which data you can take with you, beyond calendar feeds. Ask which file types you can download.	With conditions Download booking reports as CSV files. Plan: Pro This covers bookings. We could not confirm a full account export.	With conditions Booking reports as CSV Details: Check which plan includes this. Choose booking dates, listing and cancellation status. We could not confirm a full account export.
12 / Setup & support
Onboarding Setup help, including whether it is optional or costs extra.	Available One-to-one guided setup Plan: Pro	Available Free 1:1 setup session Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
Moving your data Help or tools to import records from another system.	With conditions Import booking files yourself or send them to Guesty. Details: Check which plan includes this. We could not confirm a full account move. Ask which plan and service fees apply.	With conditions Airbnb import and assisted Vrbo/direct booking import Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Get help importing more than 10 existing Vrbo or direct bookings at once. Enter smaller sets by hand. Import steps and supported data differ by booking site.
Help center Public guides and help pages. These alone do not show the quality of support.	Available Public help center Plan: Pro	Available Public help guides Details: All visitors Public guides cover setup, pricing, bookings, channel connections and API setup.
Email support Email support, with any plan limits. Response time is unconfirmed.	With conditions Get email support 24/7 through the dashboard, app or form. Check plan: Confirm email support on Pro.	With conditions Email support; plan response targets differ Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Target reply times depend on your plan.
Chat support Live or in-app support chat. Check whether help comes from a person, an AI bot or self-service pages.	Available 24/7 live chat Plan: Pro	With conditions Chat support Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Higher plans have different target reply times.
Phone support Phone support, with any plan or country limits.	Available Phone support Plan: Pro	Available Phone support on Manager Plan: Manager
13 / API features
API features are listed below. Each row shows its access rules. Live operation is not confirmed.
Documented API versions Versions listed in the public API guides. This does not guarantee they work with your setup.	Available API version 1. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need.	With conditions Older API-key access and newer OAuth access. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager The help center calls OAuth access V3. Some API URLs do not show a version number.
API authentication Security methods listed in the API guide. Approval to use the API and the right plan are separate requirements.	With conditions Use an OAuth2 bearer token in the Authorization header. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. Each API key can create up to 5 tokens in 24 hours. Each token lasts 24 hours.	With conditions OAuth Authorization Code with PKCE; legacy API-key access Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Your app needs approval and the right permissions. Token refresh needs offline_access. Older event alerts use a separate API-key setup.
Read property records Read property records through the API.	With conditions Read listings. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. You need API access and admin permission.	With conditions List and retrieve properties Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need properties:read permission. You can include related records. Use limit and cursor to move through result pages.
Read reservation records An API tool reads booking records.	With conditions Read bookings. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. Read up to 10 booking IDs per request. You need API access and admin permission. Booking v3 tools are marked beta.	With conditions List bookings and retrieve a booking Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need bookings:read permission and a property_id to list bookings. To get money records, use include when reading a single booking.
Create bookings An API tool creates bookings. This does not confirm the same steps are available in the interface.	With conditions Create bookings. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. You need API access and admin permission. Booking v3 tools are marked beta.	With conditions Create a booking Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need bookings:create permission, a property ID and stay dates. New bookings can start as pending or confirmed.
Update bookings An API tool changes booking fields. Check which fields and booking sites it supports.	With conditions Change booking dates. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. This changes booking dates. Other fields use separate API actions. You need API access and admin permission. Changing dates recalculates money totals, even if applyRecalculation says otherwise. Booking v3 tools are marked beta.	With conditions Change bookings or use separate cancellation actions. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need bookings:update permission. Dates must be open and status changes allowed. Canceling a booking does not automatically refund it.
Read guest data Read guest records through a separate API tool or as part of a booking response. Check which option is supported.	With conditions Read guest records. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. You need API access and admin permission.	With conditions Read guest contact details from bookings. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Booking records include guest_name, guest_email and guest_phone. This is not a separate guest directory.
Update guest records Updates guest records, not just contact fields on a booking.	With conditions Change guest records. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. You need API access and admin permission.	We do not know if the API can update a guest record on its own. It can change contact fields on a booking.
Read guest messages An API tool reads guest messages or conversation details.	With conditions Read messages in a conversation. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. You need API access and admin permission.	With conditions List threads and thread messages Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need messaging:read permission. Filter results and use cursors to get more pages. Channels include text, email, Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo.
Send guest messages An API tool adds or sends guest messages. Check access requirements separately.	With conditions Send a message in a conversation. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. You need API access and admin permission. Owner chats cannot use airbnb2. Owner messages from the platform module go by email.	With conditions Send a message within a thread Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need messaging:write permission. The chosen channel must be turned on for the thread. Text messages have a length limit.
Read nightly rates Read rates through an API tool or nightly-price fields in a calendar response.	With conditions Read prices from a rate-plan calendar. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. You need the rate-plan ID and listing ID. You need API access and admin permission.	With conditions Read per-day rates in the calendar Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need calendar:read permission and a property ID. The date range defaults to one year. The maximum is 730 days.
Update nightly rates Send nightly prices through the API. This is separate from working out which price to use.	With conditions Change prices in a rate-plan calendar. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. You need the rate-plan ID and listing ID. You need API access and admin permission.	With conditions Change prices and stay rules for many dates at once. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need calendar:write permission. Send up to 1,095 entries as dates or date ranges. day_rate and minimum stay must be positive. A 202 response with request_id means the update may finish later.
Read availability calendar Read open dates or calendar nights through the API.	With conditions Read listing calendars. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. You need API access and admin permission. For multi-unit listings, allotment > 0 means space is available. Use calendar status only if allotment is not a number.	With conditions Read per-day availability and rates Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need calendar:read permission and a property ID. Choose from/to dates, up to 730 days.
Read payment records Reads actual payment records. Changing payment settings or making payment links is a separate feature.	With conditions Read Guesty Pay payment records. Access You need API access, admin permission and a Guesty Pay subscription. This covers Guesty Pay payments only. Filters Choose a date range of up to one month, or use a booking confirmation code. A confirmation code cannot be combined with other filters. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need.	With conditions Read payment records from a booking. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need bookings:read permission. Include booking_payments when reading the booking. We do not know if the API can create payment links or collect money.
Read refund records An API tool reads refund records. This does not confirm that it can issue refunds.	We do not know if the API can read refund records.	With conditions Read refund records from a booking. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need bookings:read permission. Include booking_refunds when reading the booking. We do not know if the API can issue refunds.
Read owner records Read property-owner records through the API.	With conditions Read owner records. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. You need API access and admin permission.	We do not know if the API can fetch separate owner records. Booking payout fields are not owner records.
Custom data fields API tools for custom fields or extra booking details. Check which types of data each tool supports.	With conditions Read custom fields on bookings. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. You need API access and admin permission. Booking v3 tools are marked beta.	With conditions Read or create custom booking fields. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need the right permissions. Names must use snake_case and your assigned partner prefix. Each account can have up to 15 fields.
Manage webhook plans API tools to list, create or remove webhook plans. A guide to receiving webhook updates alone does not confirm these controls.	With conditions List event alerts. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. You need API access and admin permission.	With conditions Add, list or remove event alerts and change the signing secret. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Use the older API-key setup, separate from OAuth. Check signatures and handle alerts that arrive more than once.
Documented throttling response The API lists error 429 for too many requests or another stated request limit. Exact numeric limits need separate confirmation.	With conditions Up to 15 requests per second, 120 per minute and 5,000 per hour. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. All account API tokens share these limits. Official Marketplace partner connections are excluded. After HTTP 429, wait for the time in the Retry-after header.	With conditions 5 requests/second/IP; 100/minute/IP; 15/minute/property Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Extra requests return HTTP 429. Save a copy of the data, then use event alerts to track changes. Avoid checking all the time.
Reservation pagination Read booking records a page at a time. Check the default page size and any maximum.	With conditions Read booking results in pages: 25 by default, up to 100. Details: Pro; check the requirements for the data you need. You need API access and admin permission. Other API tools, including owners and payments, use different page limits.	With conditions Use limit and cursor to read more result pages. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Properties, bookings, reviews, threads and messages use cursors. We could not confirm one maximum page size for all tools.

Compare property management software for daily work — Guesty Pro vs Uplisting

List the jobs you want to handle in one place. Check booking sites, guest messages, payments and staff access first. Then compare the plan and extras needed for those jobs. A long feature list will not show whether your booking sites and work rules are covered.

Guesty Pro: what to consider

Ask for a full quote for the work you need. It should list setup, paid extras and booking-related charges. Check access terms before planning a custom software link. Read the Guesty Pro profile for its plans and requirements.

Uplisting: what to consider

Check how bookings enter the system. Imported iCal bookings are read-only. They cannot do the same message, ID-check or payment tasks as direct links. Compare the plan with any needed extras. Read the Uplisting profile for its plans and requirements.

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Common questions

What should I test before switching to one of these tools?

Check future bookings, blocked dates and rate plans before the new system takes control. Then look at rates and fees on each booking site. A link marked connected does not prove that every booking or price rule moved across.

How should I compare the full setup for Guesty Pro and Uplisting?

List the main software and any extras on their own. Extras can include lock tools, guidebooks, paid modules and a team to answer guests. Ask which tasks your quote covers. Name the person who will do the work that remains. An inbox or task list does not do it all for you.

Does Guesty Pro’s inbox include a team to answer guests?

Do not assume so. The inbox is a tool for messages. Guest Communication Services is a separate add-on with a team to handle guest contact. Ask whether that service is in your quote and what work the team will cover.

Will Uplisting send my cleaning fee and promotions to Booking.com?

No. Its setup guide says to enter cleaning fees and promotions in Booking.com’s host dashboard, called the extranet. They do not sync from Uplisting through this link. Check both there before guests book; other channels can use different rules.

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