<br><br>full comparison
Guesty vs. iGMS
Guesty and iGMS both provide property management software, but Guesty's platform delivers superior capabilities for growth-minded hosts.
Unlock the full range of what an STR platform can do for you. Channels, financials, revenue, and AI in one system.
<br>The Guesty edge
Your competitive
advantage with Guesty
The proof is in the data. We conducted a market study of US property managers with up to 20 listings who onboarded to Guesty between 2022 and 2024. The pattern was consistent: more revenue per listing, higher occupancy.
The hidden cost of compromise
Whole-platform depth vs. basic core capabilities
Guesty runs channels, revenue, financials, operations, and guest communication as one system, with AI throughout, an AI Copilot, an Agent Hub, and an AI Revenue Center. iGMS covers the basics, so the deeper tools and automation you need to scale aren't there.
Built to scale vs. parent/child basics
Guesty runs advanced multi-unit, while iGMS offers only a basic parent/child structure, with no true multi-unit management.
Strong guest management vs. the basics
Guesty brings the full guest toolkit together: WhatsApp and SMS communications, advanced reviews management, guidebooks, group reservations, guest screening, and a CRM with a lead pipeline. iGMS covers only the basics, without the depth to build guest relationships and protect every stay.
Native financials vs. third-party only
Guesty includes North Carolina-compliant trust accounting, a native payment processor, 1099s, a funding solution and a company expense card. iGMS offers none of them.
Real revenue management vs. none
Guesty includes rate strategies, rate plans, promotions, a native dynamic pricing tool, and an AI Revenue Center. iGMS offers none of these, pushing you to external tools.
More channels vs. three
Guesty connects to 60+ channels with the highest level of Airbnb integration and preferred status across the major OTAs. iGMS connects to just Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo, wasn't eligible for their preferred programs, and relies on iCal for secondary channels.
Built-in solutions you won’t find at iGMS
| Feature | iGMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Channel manager | 60 channels | 4 channels |
| Reporting tools | Customizable | Not customizable |
| Real-time sync | (This information is not publicly available) | |
| Owners portal | No dedicated owner portal | |
| Automated reviews | Airbnb only | |
| Workflows | Basic workflows | |
| Direct booking | ||
| Multi-calendar | ||
| Unified inbox | ||
| Automated messages | ||
| User roles and permissions | ||
| Task automation | ||
| Advanced analytics | ||
| Locks manager | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Whatsapp and SMS communications | ||
| Advanced reviews management | ||
| CRM and lead management pipeline | ||
| Guidebooks | ||
| Group reservations | ||
| Guest screening | ||
| Travel insurance | ||
| Multi-unit management | ||
| Website design service | ||
| AI-powered property descriptions | ||
| AI Copilot chat interface | ||
| Airbnb Quality Dashboard | ||
| Franchise management | ||
| Rate strategies, rate plans and promotions | ||
| In-house dynamic pricing tool | ||
| Revenue management consulting | ||
| AI Revenue Center suggesting growth opportunities | ||
| Native payment processor | ||
| Liability protection | ||
| North-Carolina compliant Trust Accounting | ||
| Customizable reports | ||
| Owner’s portal, communication and 1099s | Desktop + mobile app | |
| Expenses management with company cards | ||
| Funding solution | ||
| Number of marketplace partners | 215+ | 18 |
Packages
Packages that grow with
your operation
Lite
Perfect for 1-3 listings
From $9/month
+1% per reservation | With PriceOptimizer
Lite includes:
- Syncs with Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo
- Multi-Calendar
- Unified Inbox
Pro
Tailored for 4-199 listings
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Everything in Lite, plus:
- Syncs with 60+ listing channels
- Guesty CRM
- Pricing optimization
Enterprise
Solutions for 200+ listings
Customize deal
Everything in Pro, plus:
- Enterprise-grade security
- Tailored onboarding
- Advanced reporting
FROM SOLO TO SCALE
Supporting your success 24/7
New to property management software?
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Built by hosts, trusted
by industry leaders
worldwide
listings managed across
our platform
uptime backed by
24/7 support
feature releases to
keep you ahead
R&D experts driving
continuous innovation
The PMS trusted by operators across the globe to manage 500K+ listings
Frequently asked questions
What operators ask before they switch
What's the main difference between Guesty and iGMS?
iGMS is a lightweight tool for small operators. Guesty is a full platform, with native revenue management, trust accounting, a CRM, AI, and far deeper channel reach.
I'm small right now. Isn't iGMS enough?
For the basics, it can be. The risk is hitting its ceiling as you grow, since it has no revenue tools, accounting, or real multi-unit management, and having to replatform. Guesty lets you start on Lite and scale without switching.
Which platform has better integrations?
Guesty connects to 60+ channels with the highest level of Airbnb integration and preferred OTA status. iGMS connects to just Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo, wasn't eligible for their preferred programs, and uses iCal for secondary channels.
How does iGMS handle revenue management?
It doesn't, natively. iGMS has no rate strategies, rate plans, promotions, or dynamic pricing. Guesty includes all of these plus an AI Revenue Center that finds growth opportunities.
How does Guesty handle financials?
With NC-compliant trust accounting, a native payment processor, owner statements, and an expense card. iGMS offers none of these.
What kind of support will I get?
24/7 support with phone support, from a 230+ team. iGMS offers phone support only on request, from a much smaller team.