Compare Property Managers
Compare how TIDY and traditional property managers stack up across cleaning & maintenance, revenue, guest experience, risk, and control — and what each one charges.
Half-Service PMs
Don't do the hard part
Evolve, RedAwning, Awning handle listings & guests. They leave cleaning & maintenance to you — or charge 18%+ to add it.
Full-Service PMs
Charge 18–35% for it
Vacasa, Fairly, Belong, Evernest do the hard part — but take your accounts, your control, and a large chunk of your revenue.
TIDY
3.9%. You keep control.
AI handles all cleaning & maintenance operations. Keep your accounts, your bank, and your pros. Go live in 90 minutes.
Short-Term Rental Property Managers
Vacation rental and Airbnb-style property management. Compare TIDY against half-service PMs (who skip operations) and full-service PMs (who charge 18–35% for them) across every category that matters.
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 | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% | Half-Service PM 10–15% | Half-Service PM 10–18% | Half-Service PM 10% | Full-Service Franchise 15–27% | Full-Service Franchise 20–30% | Full-Service PM ~20% | Full-Service Luxury 20–35% | Full-Service PM 25–35% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handles cleaning & maintenance operations | Yes — included | No | Extra18% tier | ExtraHigher tier | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| What they charge to do the hard part | 3.9% | N/A — you do it | 18% | Unknown | 15–27% | 20–30% | ~20% | 20–35% | 25–35% |
Revenue Optimization
More reservations. Higher revenue per guest. Lower operating costs. Most property managers don't even pitch upsells — we automate them.
| Feature | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% | Half-Service PM 10–15% | Half-Service PM 10–18% | Half-Service PM 10% | Full-Service Franchise 15–27% | Full-Service Franchise 20–30% | Full-Service PM ~20% | Full-Service Luxury 20–35% | Full-Service PM 25–35% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listing creation & optimization | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-channel distribution (OTAs) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 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 | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% | Half-Service PM 10–15% | Half-Service PM 10–18% | Half-Service PM 10% | Full-Service Franchise 15–27% | Full-Service Franchise 20–30% | Full-Service PM ~20% | Full-Service Luxury 20–35% | Full-Service PM 25–35% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI + human powered guest messaging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated check-in & check-out instructions | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 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 | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% | Half-Service PM 10–15% | Half-Service PM 10–18% | Half-Service PM 10% | Full-Service Franchise 15–27% | Full-Service Franchise 20–30% | Full-Service PM ~20% | Full-Service Luxury 20–35% | Full-Service PM 25–35% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acts as property manager of record | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Insurance setup & tracking | Yes | No | No | No | Unknown | Unknown | Partial | Partial | Partial |
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 | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% | Half-Service PM 10–15% | Half-Service PM 10–18% | Half-Service PM 10% | Full-Service Franchise 15–27% | Full-Service Franchise 20–30% | Full-Service PM ~20% | Full-Service Luxury 20–35% | Full-Service PM 25–35% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep your own Airbnb/VRBO account | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Keep your own bank account | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Yes | PartialMaster lease model | PartialThey collect first |
Long-Term Rental Property Managers
We're building comprehensive long-term rental comparisons. In the meantime, TIDY's AI-powered cleaning & maintenance management works for long-term rentals too — at just 3.9%.
Learn MoreThe hard part, handled. 3.9%.
Stop overpaying for the hard part — or worse, doing it yourself. TIDY automates all cleaning & maintenance operations with AI, at a fraction of what anyone else charges. Your money. Your control. Go live in 90 minutes.
About franchises: Casago, Grand Welcome, and Renters Warehouse are franchise models. Service quality, pricing, and available features may vary significantly by location and franchise owner. Awning was acquired by RedAwning in April 2024. Mynd was acquired by Roofstock in May 2024.
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. "Full Service" tiers for RedAwning and Awning are priced higher than their base plans. Franchise pricing varies by location and franchise owner. TIDY is not affiliated with any companies listed on this page.
Individual Comparisons
Dive deeper into how TIDY compares to specific property managers, operations tools, and other platforms.
TIDY vs Property Management Companies
Why pay up to 30% of bookings and 15% of cleaning & maintenance to a property manager when TIDY automates it all at just 3.9%? Keep your listings, your brand, and your revenue.
TIDY vs Operations & Cleaning Tools
These tools only handle a slice of property operations. TIDY handles ALL cleaning & maintenance — turnovers, restocking, maintenance, pro management, and more.
TIDY vs Property Tracking Tools
Tracking tools help you monitor your property. TIDY goes further — it actually handles your cleaning and maintenance operations with AI + human support.
TIDY vs Compliance & Tax Tools
Tax-only tools charge $400–700/year for a narrow slice of compliance. TIDY includes full compliance — tax filings, 1099s, HOA permits, and more — in the standard 3.9% fee.