Fairly vs Air Concierge
Compare Fairly (Full-Management, 20%) and Air Concierge (Full-Management, Up to 25%) side-by-side — and see how TIDY stacks up at just 3.9%.
Fairly
20%
Full-Management
15 Yes · 10 No
Air Concierge
Up to 25%
Full-Management
18 Yes · 9 No
TIDY
3.9%
AI Property Manager
35 Yes · 1 No
Fairly vs Air Concierge: the real choice
Fairly (20% centralized full-service) and Air Concierge (up-to-25% West Coast specialist) target different needs. Air Concierge's regional focus drives nightly-rate lift on California luxury properties; Fairly's centralized model gives more uniform service nationally. The choice is geographic.
What the fees actually cost
On $100,000/year, Fairly takes $20,000; Air Concierge can take $25,000. The $5K gap pencils on California luxury inventory; outside California, Fairly is the cleaner trade.
When to pick Fairly
- •Property is outside the West Coast
- •You want predictable, uniform service nationwide
- •Air Concierge doesn't operate in your market
When to pick Air Concierge
- •California, Oregon, or Washington luxury property
- •You value the concierge guest-experience layer
- •Local Air Concierge team has strong references
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How Fairly and Air Concierge 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 | Fairly Full-Management 20% | Air Concierge Full-Management Up to 25% | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handles cleaning & maintenance operations | Yes | Yes | Yes — included |
| What they charge to do the hard part | 20% | Up to 25% | 3.9% |
| Turnover scheduling & coordination | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated messaging to your pros | Partial | Unknown | Yes |
| Quality checking (AI photo review) | No | No | Yes |
| Inventory & restock management | No | Yes | Yes |
| Maintenance triage & routing | Partial | Yes | Yes |
| Automated billing & pro payments | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Works with your existing pros | Partial | No | Yes |
| Find new pros for you | Yes | 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 | Fairly Full-Management 20% | Air Concierge Full-Management Up to 25% | 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 | Fairly Full-Management 20% | Air Concierge Full-Management Up to 25% | 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 | Partial | Yes | Yes |
| Review management & follow-up | Partial | 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 | Fairly Full-Management 20% | Air Concierge Full-Management Up to 25% | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts as property manager of record | Yes | Yes | No |
| Insurance setup & tracking | Partial | Partial | Yes |
| Compliance filings completed on your behalf | Partial | Partial | Yes |
| Noise alerts & monitoring | No | 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 | Fairly Full-Management 20% | Air Concierge Full-Management Up to 25% | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keep your own Airbnb/VRBO account | No | No | Yes |
| Keep your own bank account | Yes | PartialThey collect first | Yes |
| No long-term contracts | Yes | Unknown | Yes |
| Profit / revenue guarantee | Partial$5K earnings increase | No | Profit Increase Guarantee |
| Dedicated account manager | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 24/7 support | No | Yes | Yes |
| 100+ integrations | No | No | Yes |
| Full API access | No | No | Yes |
| Go-live time | Unknown | Weeks | 90 minutes |
| Digital twin / property model | No | No | Yes |
| Custom workflows & automations | No | No | Unlimited |
| Owner reporting & financials | Partial | Yes | Yes |
Why TIDY at 3.9% beats both
TIDY's 3.9% delivers operational coordination consistently in any market, with you keeping your existing pros and your own brand. The geographic limitations of Air Concierge and the operator-newness of Fairly both stop mattering when AI is the operator.
Fairly vs Air Concierge — frequently asked
Does Fairly cover California well?
Fairly's coverage in California is growing but still less dense than Air Concierge in the same markets.
What others are saying about Fairly vs Air Concierge
Independent host discussions, industry analysis, and reviews from outside TIDY.
- Air Concierge host discussions
r/AirBnB
- Vacasa founder Eric Breon launches Fairly
ShortTermRentalz
Industry coverage of Fairly's launch — Vacasa's own founder built Fairly explicitly as a critique of the company he created.
- Fairly Emerges with $10.1M Pre-Seed Funding
PRWeb / Fairly
Fairly's funding announcement with positioning vs traditional operators.
- Fairly property management — host discussions
r/AirBnB
- BiggerPockets short-term rentals forum
BiggerPockets
Investor community forum with active threads comparing PMs on actual returns.
- 10 Vacasa Alternatives in 2026
Awning Blog
Independent industry blog covering full-service alternatives at various fee tiers.
- Best Vacation Rental Property Management Companies (2026)
Hospitable Blog
Hospitable's annual roundup of full-service and half-service property managers.
- Short-Term Rentalz industry news
ShortTermRentalz
Industry trade publication tracking property management M&A, fee trends, and operator strategy.
Why not pay 3.9% instead of 20% or Up to 25%?
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 Fairly or Air Concierge. All trademarks remain their respective owners' property.