HostAI Spots the Problem. TIDY Fixes It — for 3.9%.
HostAI flags maintenance issues in your guest inbox. TIDY actually schedules the cleaning, runs the turnover, and dispatches the pro — automatically.
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Why People Leave HostAI
HostAI detects the issue — you still fix it
HostAI spots a maintenance problem in a guest message and creates a task. Then it stops. Finding the pro, scheduling them, and confirming the work is done is still on you. TIDY automates all of it.
Messaging is the easy part
HostAI is an AI inbox — guest replies, upsells, and task detection. The hard part — turnovers, cleaning, maintenance, pro coordination — is what actually eats your week, and HostAI doesn’t touch it.
A point tool, not a property manager
HostAI is one tool in your stack at around $12/listing/month. TIDY is a full AI Property Manager at 3.9% — cleaning, maintenance, turnovers, and guests — with a human account manager on backup.
TIDY vs HostAI
| Feature | TIDY | HostAI |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning & Turnover Automation | Yes — schedules pros between every stay | No — detection only |
| Maintenance Dispatch | Yes — triages and dispatches pros | Flags issues, you dispatch |
| Pro Management & Smart Pro Search | Yes — your pros, or find new ones | No |
| Human Account Manager | Yes — included | No |
| AI Guest Messaging | Yes | Yes — core feature |
Cleaning & Turnover Automation
TIDY
Yes — schedules pros between every stay
HostAI
No — detection only
Maintenance Dispatch
TIDY
Yes — triages and dispatches pros
HostAI
Flags issues, you dispatch
Pro Management & Smart Pro Search
TIDY
Yes — your pros, or find new ones
HostAI
No
Human Account Manager
TIDY
Yes — included
HostAI
No
AI Guest Messaging
TIDY
Yes
HostAI
Yes — core feature
Check what HostAI needs to run
HostAI is a guest-messaging inbox — it doesn’t manage bookings, set pricing, or do the cleaning and maintenance work. To run a rental on it you’ll still need a PMS, a pricing tool, and a way to coordinate pros, each a separate subscription. TIDY rolls the operations into one place at 3.9%.
HostAI may fit if you only need an inbox
If your turnovers and maintenance are already handled and you just want a smarter AI inbox, HostAI is a solid, low-cost tool. TIDY is for owners who want the operational work automated too.
“I used to pick up the phone and play phone tag with 3 different people to get turnovers done. It was a ton of work, but now I just use TIDY instead — it’s way easier.”
— Mark J.
Property Manager, 12 properties
How It Works
1. Sign Up Free
Takes 90 seconds. No credit card required.
2. Connect Your Properties
Link your PMS, calendar, or add properties manually.
3. AI Handles Everything
Scheduling, messaging pros, maintenance — all automated.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Disclaimer: This content was made as of April 2026. TIDY is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with HostAI, and all trademarks remain their property. We’ve aimed for accuracy and fairness, and any errors or inaccuracies are unintended. 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. We welcome corrections and will promptly address valid concerns. Before making decisions, customers should conduct independent research, consult an advisor, and consult an attorney.