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iGMS vs Guesty Lite

The easier way to scale past your first few listings

iGMS gives hosts powerful automation, a real human support team, and pricing that stays public no matter how big you grow.

Many hosts who start on Guesty Lite find it's a solid entry point, until they outgrow its listing cap and the path forward becomes a quote-only sales conversation.

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Airbnb Airbnb Preferred software partner 2026
Booking.com Booking.com Premier connectivity partner 2026
VRBO VRBO Connected partner 2026
Google Vacation Rentals Google Vacation Rentals Partner 2026

See how iGMS and Guesty Lite compare

Feature
iGMS
Guesty Lite
Verdict
Channel management
Direct API integration with Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and Google Vacation Rentals. Airbnb Preferred Plus partner.
Direct connections to Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com. Reviewers report occasional sync lag, especially with Vrbo.
iGMS is faster to sync and easier to maintain across channels.
Guest messaging
Unified inbox with templates and AI Guest Agent for instant, 24/7 replies (Pro+).
Unified inbox with AI-assisted reply suggestions. Host still sends each message.
iGMS can handle replies without you staying online.
Automation tools
Full automation for messages, tasks, cleaning, and workflows across every plan.
Automated messaging and task tools included. Deeper workflow automation sits in higher Guesty tiers.
iGMS automation goes deeper without a tier upgrade.
AI capabilities
Built-in AI Guest Agent handles guest questions and responds automatically, around the clock (Pro+).
AI-assisted reply suggestions inside the inbox.
iGMS puts AI to work autonomously; Guesty Lite still needs you to hit send.
Financial reports
Cash Flow Report, cleaning fees, and expenses in one dashboard (Pro+).
Core booking and payment reporting. Deeper financial tools sit in higher Guesty tiers.
iGMS bundles financial depth without a bigger platform switch.
Dynamic pricing
Integrates with leading dynamic pricing tools to maximize revenue.
PriceOptimizer available as an add-on.
iGMS connects to pricing tools without an extra add-on fee.
Direct booking website
Fully integrated direct booking site included across plans.
Basic booking page included at the Lite level.
iGMS gives you more booking site control from the start.
Team & cleaner management
Assign tasks, schedule cleanings, and track completion easily across plans.
Core task tools included. Deeper team features sit in higher tiers.
iGMS makes team coordination simple from day one.
Mobile operations app
Full iOS and Android app for messaging, cleanings, tasks, and bookings. 4.8-star rated.
App lineage traces to YourPorter. Recent reviews cite lag and bugs since the Guesty transition.
iGMS is built for reliable mobile-first operations.
Setup & onboarding
Quick setup, no onboarding fees, intuitive from day one.
Straightforward setup at the Lite tier. Moving to full Guesty Pro later is a bigger jump.
iGMS gets you live faster, with no bigger jump waiting later.
Ease of use
Clean interface designed for solo hosts through mid-size property managers.
Simple interface built for hosts with one to three listings.
iGMS scales with you without a redesign in your workflow.
Support
Real human support team via live chat and email.
Help center, chat, and community. Most consistent review complaint is slow, ticket or email-based support.
iGMS support is faster to reach.
Pricing & flexibility
Clear, public pricing with Flex, Pro, and Pro+ plans. Billed only for properties with bookings after the first.
Publishes Lite pricing for up to three listings. Full Guesty Pro beyond that cap is quote-only.
iGMS pricing stays predictable and public as you grow.
Best fit for
Everyday hosts, growing co-hosts, and property managers scaling past a few units.
Hosts with one to three listings who plan to stay small or want the Guesty ecosystem name.
iGMS fits more hosting businesses, including the ones Guesty Lite isn't built for.

Pay only for properties that actually book

Pay only for properties that actually book.

iGMS publishes pricing for every plan on our website, and it stays structural rather than fixed no matter how big you grow: after your first property, you only pay for properties that received a booking that month.

Guesty Lite publishes entry-level pricing for hosts with up to three listings, but moving beyond that cap means shifting to Guesty's full platform, which is quote-only. For hosts with seasonal occupancy or a portfolio in ramp-up, iGMS means you stop paying for properties that aren't earning, without ever needing a sales call to find out what you'll pay next.

Flex

Scales with your bookings

  • 0% booking fee
  • Minimum $20 per property/mo
  • Ideal for seasonal listings or hosts ramping up
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Pro

Predictable monthly pricing

  • Billed annually
  • No setup fees
  • All core features included
  • Pay only for properties once they receive reservations
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Which platform fits your business?

iGMS and Guesty Lite solve overlapping problems for slightly different hosts. Here's how to tell which one is right for you.

Choose iGMS if you

  • Want room to grow past a handful of listings without hitting a pricing wall
  • Manage 1 to 20+ listings, or plan to grow there
  • Want a real human on the other end of support, not just a ticket queue
  • Run your business primarily from a mobile device
  • Want pricing you can see on the website, with no sales call required
  • Prefer pricing that only charges for properties that earned bookings

Choose Guesty Lite if you

  • Have exactly one to three listings and don't plan to grow past that soon
  • Want the brand recognition of the Guesty name
  • Are comfortable eventually moving to a quote-only sales process if you scale
  • Already have a workflow built around Guesty Lite and it's working well

If you're not sure how big your portfolio will get, the free trial is the fastest way to find out which platform keeps up with you.

Switch from Guesty Lite to iGMS

Making the switch is faster than you think. Most hosts are fully migrated inside an afternoon, and you can run both platforms in parallel for a few days if you want to test before fully cutting over.

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Why hosts love iGMS

“I've been happy with iGMS. We looked at a few different platforms, but the service and helpfulness from iGMS staff was far superior.”

Shelly C., Vacation Rental Host

Trustpilot

“I've had a great experience using iGMS. It has streamlined the day-to-day management of my short-term rentals, and the support team has consistently exceeded my expectations. Whenever I've needed assistance, they've been quick to respond, knowledgeable, and proactive. It's refreshing to work with a company that truly stands behind its product.”

Steve R., Owner

Capterra

“Overall, a reliable and user-friendly system that helps streamline daily operations. It has made managing bookings much more efficient, and I look forward to future improvements.”

Anas R., Manager

G2

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. iGMS offers powerful automation, direct API channel connections across Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, a real human support team, and a full mobile operations app, all with pricing that stays public as you scale past what Guesty Lite is built for.

See why hosts are switching from Guesty Lite to iGMS

Automation that works from day one. A real human support team. Pricing that stays public no matter how big your portfolio gets.

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