Fairly vs SkyRun
Compare Fairly (Full-Management, 20%) and SkyRun (Full-Management, Up to 30%) side-by-side — and see how TIDY stacks up at just 3.9%.
Fairly
20%
Full-Management
15 Yes · 10 No
SkyRun
Up to 30%
Full-Management
14 Yes · 8 No
TIDY
3.9%
AI Property Manager
35 Yes · 1 No
Fairly vs SkyRun: the real choice
Fairly (20% centralized) and SkyRun (up-to-30% mountain franchise) target very different markets. SkyRun's mountain-market expertise drives premium pricing on ski-destination properties; Fairly is broader but thinner. In SkyRun strongholds (Vail, Aspen, Park City), the franchise model often wins despite the higher fee.
What the fees actually cost
On $100,000/year, Fairly takes $20,000; SkyRun can take $30,000. The $10K gap pencils on mountain luxury where SkyRun's expertise drives nightly rate lift.
When to pick Fairly
- •Property is outside mountain/ski markets
- •You want predictable, uniform service
- •Local SkyRun franchisee has poor reviews
When to pick SkyRun
- •Property is in a SkyRun stronghold (mountain destination)
- •You want hands-off and local mountain expertise
- •Ski-season volume swings need specialized operations
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How Fairly and SkyRun 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% | SkyRun 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 | 20% | Up to 30% | 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 | Unknown | Yes |
| Works with your existing pros | Partial | Unknown | 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% | SkyRun 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 | Fairly Full-Management 20% | SkyRun 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 | Partial | Unknown | Yes |
| Review management & follow-up | Partial | 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 | Fairly Full-Management 20% | SkyRun 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 | 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% | SkyRun 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 | Yes | Unknown | 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 | Unknown | 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
Mountain-market expertise lives with the local pros — your cleaners, handymen, ski-storage providers — not with the franchise corporate. TIDY's AI at 3.9% coordinates them; you keep all the local knowledge.
Fairly vs SkyRun — frequently asked
Can Fairly handle a ski property?
Fairly will list any property but their centralized ops aren't tuned for ski-season swings, snow/heating issues, or mountain-rental logistics. Hosts typically supplement Fairly with strong local pros.
What others are saying about Fairly vs SkyRun
Independent host discussions, industry analysis, and reviews from outside TIDY.
- SkyRun host discussions
r/vacationrentals
- 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
- SkyRun franchise BBB profiles
BBB
- 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 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 Fairly or SkyRun. All trademarks remain their respective owners' property.