<br><br>full comparison
Guesty vs. Smoobu
Smoobu provides a lightweight solution suitable for very small operations, while Guesty delivers comprehensive tools for growth-focused businesses of all sizes.
<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.
Here’s how Guesty and Smoobu compare
Professional tools vs. the basics
Guesty gives you the tools to run a professional operation: a full CRM to track guests and win repeat bookings, and owner management with a branded portal and statements to keep owners happy. Smoobu covers the basics, so the tools you'll need as you professionalize aren't there.
Advanced operations vs. basic task tools
Guesty automates tasks across your properties, triggered by booking events, check-ins, and more. Smoobu's task tools are more basic, mostly automated reminders for cleaners and co-workers, so coordinating operations at scale takes more manual effort.
A real CRM vs. contact storage
Guesty's CRM tracks guest history, preferences, and a lead pipeline to track inquiries. Smoobu offers basic contact storage, with no history tracking.
Native financials vs. third-party only
Guesty includes NC-compliant trust accounting, a native payment processor, and owner statements. Smoobu has none of these, and routes payments through third parties only.
Built-in AI vs. no AI
Guesty puts AI to work across your operation: AI agents that handle tasks on their own, messaging autopilot, task creation from guest conversations, an AI Copilot, and an AI Revenue Center. Smoobu isn't built around AI, so none of this is there.
More channels vs. around twenty
Guesty connects to 60+ channels with the highest level of Airbnb integration and preferred status across the major OTAs. Smoobu reaches about 20, sometimes syncing only availability, and carries major Airbnb gaps on listing content and alterations. Unlike Guesty, they are not preferred partners of Vrbo or Expedia.
Built-in solutions you won’t find at Smoobu
| Feature | Smoobu | |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Manager | 60 channels plus API integration to hundreds more | 5 channels |
| Direct booking | ||
| Real-time sync | ||
| Multi-calendar | ||
| Unified inbox | ||
| Automated messages | ||
| Guest app | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Open API | ||
| Rental agreement with e-signature | ||
| AI-powered inbox | ||
| Whatsapp communications | ||
| 24/7 guest communication services | ||
| Group reservations | ||
| CRM and lead management | ||
| Upsells management | ||
| Task management AI-powered | ||
| AI-powered property descriptions | ||
| AI copilot chat interface | ||
| Airbnb co-hosting | ||
| Rate plans | ||
| AI Revenue Center providing growth opps | ||
| Owners portal, statements, 1099s and direct communication (Desktop + Mobile App) | ||
| Customizable, AI-powered reports | ||
| Native payment processor | ||
| Damage protection | ||
| Guest verification tools | ||
| Trust Accounting | ||
| Advanced analytics | ||
| AI agent hub | ||
| MCP access | ||
| Number of marketplace partners | Number of marketplace partners | 45 |
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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by industry leaders
worldwide
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our platform
uptime backed by
24/7 support
feature releases to
keep you ahead
R&D experts driving
continuous innovation
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Frequently asked questions
What operators ask before they switch
What's the main difference between Guesty and Smoobu?
Smoobu is a lightweight tool for very small operations while Guesty is built for operators scaling a business or growing their revenue, with native trust accounting, CRM, AI, and far deeper channel reach.
I'm small right now. Isn't Smoobu enough?
For a few listings, it can be, though your tools will remain limited. The risk is hitting its ceiling mid-growth 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 status across the major OTAs. Smoobu reaches about 20, sometimes syncing only availability.
What kind of support will I get?
24/7 support with live chat. Smoobu offers neither.