Fairly vs AvantStay
Compare Fairly (Full-Management, 20%) and AvantStay (Full-Management, Up to 35%) side-by-side — and see how TIDY stacks up at just 3.9%.
Fairly
20%
Full-Management
15 Yes · 10 No
AvantStay
Up to 35%
Full-Management
19 Yes · 8 No
TIDY
3.9%
AI Property Manager
35 Yes · 1 No
Fairly vs AvantStay: the real choice
AvantStay (up to 35%) and Fairly (20%) target very different segments. AvantStay focuses on luxury and group rentals with a curated brand experience; Fairly is a younger startup pitching a 'fair' alternative to high-fee giants. The choice depends mostly on your property: if you have a 5-bedroom luxury home in an AvantStay market, AvantStay might justify its premium; if you have a standard 2BR Airbnb, Fairly's 20% is closer to fair-market PM pricing.
What the fees actually cost
On a $150,000/year property, AvantStay can take up to $52,500; Fairly takes $30,000. The $20K+ gap is real, but only matters if AvantStay's luxury positioning actually drives enough premium nightly rate to net out positive — which works for some properties and not for others.
When to pick Fairly
- •Standard 1–4BR property where AvantStay's luxury positioning doesn't lift rate
- •You want a smaller, more attentive operator over a luxury brand
- •Your market isn't an AvantStay stronghold
When to pick AvantStay
- •Luxury or group rental where brand presentation directly affects revenue
- •Property is in AvantStay's focus markets (Joshua Tree, Aspen, Hudson Valley)
- •5+ bedrooms or unique high-end inventory
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How Fairly and AvantStay compare across every category — with TIDY included so you can see the full picture.
Cleaning & Maintenance
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| Feature | Fairly Full-Management 20% | AvantStay Full-Management Up to 35% | 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 35% | 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 | Unknown | 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% | AvantStay Full-Management Up to 35% | 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 | Yes | 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% | AvantStay Full-Management Up to 35% | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI + human powered guest messaging | PartialHuman only | Yes | 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% | AvantStay Full-Management Up to 35% | 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 | Partial | 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% | AvantStay Full-Management Up to 35% | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keep your own Airbnb/VRBO account | No | No | Yes |
| Keep your own bank account | Yes | PartialMaster lease model | Yes |
| No long-term contracts | Yes | No | Yes |
| Profit / revenue guarantee | Partial$5K earnings increase | PartialMaster lease option | 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
AvantStay charges up to 35% for brand. Fairly charges 20% for full-service. TIDY charges 3.9% for AI-driven operations and lets you keep YOUR brand. For luxury hosts, the AvantStay premium can pencil out via direct-booking demand. For everyone else, choosing between a 35% brand-rental and a 20% generic full-service when 3.9% AI is on the table is a hard sell.
Fairly vs AvantStay — frequently asked
Is AvantStay actually delivering luxury value vs Fairly?
On the right property in the right market, yes — the design and concierge layer are real. On a generic property, AvantStay just costs more than Fairly without buying anything extra.
Are both companies financially stable?
AvantStay raised significant funding ($200M+ Series C) but operates in a tough segment. Fairly is younger and earlier-stage. Operator-risk diligence matters with both.
What others are saying about Fairly vs AvantStay
Independent host discussions, industry analysis, and reviews from outside TIDY.
- AvantStay and Fairly host comparisons
r/vacationrentals
- AvantStay coverage on Skift
Skift
- 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
- AvantStay host discussions
r/vacationrentals
- AvantStay raises $200M Series C
Skift
Industry coverage of AvantStay's growth strategy and target inventory.
- 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 35%?
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 AvantStay. All trademarks remain their respective owners' property.