# TIDY vs AvantStay — AI Property Manager vs Full-Management

> Keep your brand, keep your revenue, and save 85%+ on management fees with AI-powered automation.

Last updated: 2026-08-16
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## At a glance

| | TIDY | AvantStay |
|---|---|---|
| Management Fee | 3.9% | Up to 35% |
| Keep Your Brand | Yes — your property, your brand | No — rebranded as AvantStay |
| Use Your Own Pros | Yes — they won't even know | No — AvantStay assigns staff |
| AI-Powered Automation | Yes — scheduling, messaging, maintenance | No — manual staff-dependent |
| Digital Property Twin | Yes | No |

## Pricing comparison

- **TIDY**: 3.9% of gross bookings with a $9 per-unit monthly minimum (about $3,900/yr on $100K revenue)
- **AvantStay**: Up to 35% (about $25,000–$35,000/yr on $100K revenue)
- **Savings with TIDY**: about $21,100–$31,100/yr on a $100K revenue property

## What AvantStay is

Save 85%+ vs AvantStay's up to 35% management fees. Keep your brand and property identity with TIDY's AI-powered operations.

## What TIDY is

TIDY is your AI Property Manager at 3.9% — everything a traditional property manager does, automated by AI, backed by a dedicated human account manager. Trusted 13+ years by 100,000+ customers across 1.5M+ units.

## Common complaints about AvantStay

- **Up to 35% of your revenue goes to AvantStay**: On a $50K/year property, AvantStay takes up to $17,500. TIDY costs $1,950 — that's $15,550 back in your pocket.
- **They rebrand your property under their name**: AvantStay takes over your listing, brand, and guest relationships. TIDY preserves your identity.
- **Luxury markup for standard operations**: AvantStay's premium branding justifies premium fees. TIDY's AI delivers the same operational quality at a fraction of the cost.

## Who picks TIDY

- Owners with 3+ properties who want to stop paying 20–35% to a traditional property manager
- Owners who don't want to hand over their Airbnb account or bank account
- Property managers scaling operations without adding headcount
- Anyone who wants AI automation + a dedicated human account manager, not just software

## Customer perspective

> I was paying a property manager over 25% and still felt like I had no idea what was happening at my properties. With TIDY, I automated everything at a fraction of the cost.

— Sarah M.

## FAQ

### How much can I save switching from AvantStay to TIDY?

TIDY charges 3.9% vs AvantStay's 25–35%. On a $100K property, that's $21,100–$31,100 in annual savings.

### Can I keep my own brand with TIDY?

Yes. TIDY never takes over your listings, brand, or guest relationships. Your property stays yours.

### Does TIDY work with my existing pros?

Yes, seamlessly — they won't even know. Smart Pro Search finds new pros when needed.

### How is TIDY different from AvantStay?

AvantStay is a luxury PM company charging 25–35% that rebrands your property. TIDY is an AI platform at 3.9% that keeps you in control.

## TIDY proof points

- 1.5M+ multifamily, single-family, and short-term rental units on TIDY
- 100,000+ customers, 13+ years in market
- 4.5★ Google Reviews (600+ reviews), 5.0★ G2 Enterprise Reviews
- 99% automation rate
- Go live in 90 minutes
- Profit Increase Guarantee — more profit than before TIDY, or account credit up to 1 year free (https://www.tidy.com/docs/pm/profit-increase-guarantee)

## Links

- Full HTML comparison: https://www.tidy.com/comparisons/avantstay
- TIDY pricing: https://www.tidy.com/pricing
- TIDY for property managers: https://www.tidy.com/rentals
- Start a free trial: https://www.tidy.com/create-account/rental
- Full product context for LLMs: https://www.tidy.com/llms-full.txt

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Source: TIDY (https://www.tidy.com). TIDY is a technology platform, not a service provider. TIDY does not provide cleaning or maintenance services directly and does not employ cleaners. Pros on TIDY are either the user's own pros or independent businesses.