Air Concierge vs Gather Vacations
Compare Air Concierge (Full-Management, Up to 25%) and Gather Vacations (Full-Management, Up to 30%) side-by-side — and see how TIDY stacks up at just 3.9%.
Air Concierge
Up to 25%
Full-Management
18 Yes · 9 No
Gather Vacations
Up to 30%
Full-Management
13 Yes · 9 No
TIDY
3.9%
AI Property Manager
35 Yes · 1 No
Air Concierge vs Gather Vacations: the real choice
Air Concierge (West Coast luxury, up-to-25%) and Gather Vacations (regional full-service, up-to-30%) are both regional specialists. Decision is purely geographic — pick whichever covers your market.
What the fees actually cost
Both regional. Pick by market fit.
When to pick Air Concierge
- •California or Pacific Northwest property
When to pick Gather Vacations
- •Property is in Gather focus market
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How Air Concierge and Gather Vacations compare across every category — with TIDY included so you can see the full picture.
Cleaning & Maintenance
This is what we've done for 12 years. We have the deepest technology stack built specifically for cleaning and maintenance management — and it's why we know we can do this better than anyone.
| Feature | Air Concierge Full-Management Up to 25% | Gather Vacations Full-Management Up to 30% | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handles cleaning & maintenance operations | Yes | Yes | Yes — included |
| What they charge to do the hard part | Up to 25% | Up to 30% | 3.9% |
| Turnover scheduling & coordination | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated messaging to your pros | Unknown | Unknown | Yes |
| Quality checking (AI photo review) | No | No | Yes |
| Inventory & restock management | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maintenance triage & routing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated billing & pro payments | Yes | Unknown | Yes |
| Works with your existing pros | No | No | Yes |
| Find new pros for you | Unknown | Unknown | Yes |
Revenue Optimization
More reservations. Higher revenue per guest. Lower operating costs. Most property managers don't even pitch upsells — we automate them.
| Feature | Air Concierge Full-Management Up to 25% | Gather Vacations Full-Management Up to 30% | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing creation & optimization | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-channel distribution (OTAs) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dynamic pricing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated upsells (early check-in, late checkout, mid-stay cleans) | No | No | Yes |
| Direct booking website & management | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Guest Experience
Happy guests leave better reviews, book again, and refer friends. TIDY automates the guest touchpoints that drive 5-star reviews.
| Feature | Air Concierge Full-Management Up to 25% | Gather Vacations Full-Management Up to 30% | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI + human powered guest messaging | PartialHuman only | PartialHuman only | Yes |
| Automated check-in & check-out instructions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smart lock & access management | Yes | Unknown | Yes |
| Review management & follow-up | Yes | Unknown | Yes |
Risk Reduction
Stay protected and stay legal. TIDY helps you manage the regulatory and risk side of property management so nothing slips through the cracks.
| Feature | Air Concierge Full-Management Up to 25% | Gather Vacations Full-Management Up to 30% | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts as property manager of record | Yes | Yes | No |
| Insurance setup & tracking | Partial | Unknown | Yes |
| Compliance filings completed on your behalf | Partial | Unknown | Yes |
| Noise alerts & monitoring | Unknown | Unknown | Yes |
| Local regulation monitoring | Partial | Partial | Yes |
Control & Flexibility
Most property managers require you to hand over your Airbnb account, your bank account, or both. TIDY lets you keep everything — your accounts, your pros, your control.
| Feature | Air Concierge Full-Management Up to 25% | Gather Vacations Full-Management Up to 30% | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keep your own Airbnb/VRBO account | No | No | Yes |
| Keep your own bank account | PartialThey collect first | Unknown | Yes |
| No long-term contracts | Unknown | Unknown | Yes |
| Profit / revenue guarantee | No | No | Profit Increase Guarantee |
| Dedicated account manager | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 24/7 support | Yes | Unknown | Yes |
| 100+ integrations | No | No | Yes |
| Full API access | No | No | Yes |
| Go-live time | Weeks | Weeks | 90 minutes |
| Digital twin / property model | No | No | Yes |
| Custom workflows & automations | No | No | Unlimited |
| Owner reporting & financials | Yes | Unknown | Yes |
Why TIDY at 3.9% beats both
TIDY's 3.9% works in any market.
What others are saying about Air Concierge vs Gather Vacations
Independent host discussions, industry analysis, and reviews from outside TIDY.
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Why not pay 3.9% instead of Up to 25% or Up to 30%?
TIDY automates all cleaning & maintenance operations with AI at just 3.9% — while letting you keep your accounts, your bank, and your pros. Go live in 90 minutes.
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Information on this page is based on publicly available data as of March 2026. A "No" indicates a feature we could not confirm through publicly available information — if you see anything incorrect, please let us know and we will update it. Competitor pricing and features may vary by plan tier, location, and property type. TIDY is not affiliated with Air Concierge or Gather Vacations. All trademarks remain their respective owners' property.