# TIDY vs Houst — AI Property Manager vs Full-Management

> TIDY delivers full end-to-end AI property management for just 3.9% — real AI automation across the entire operations stack, not just tech-branded management.

Last updated: 2026-08-16
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## At a glance

| | TIDY | Houst |
|---|---|---|
| Management Fee | 3.9% | 12–18% |
| End-to-End Management | Yes — full AI-powered operations | Yes — human ops with tech support |
| Real AI Automation | Yes — AI-first, 13+ years | No — tech-enabled, human ops |
| Keep Your Listings | Yes — 100% yours | No — they manage accounts |
| US Market Coverage | Nationwide | Limited US markets |
| Use Your Own Pros | Yes | No — their teams |

## Pricing comparison

- **TIDY**: 3.9% of gross bookings with a $9 per-unit monthly minimum (about $3,900/yr on $100K revenue)
- **Houst**: 12–18% (about $12,000–$18,000/yr on $100K revenue)
- **Savings with TIDY**: about $8,100–$14,100/yr on a $100K revenue property

## What Houst is

Save 70%+ vs Houst's 12–18% fees. TIDY delivers full end-to-end AI property management at just 3.9%.

## What TIDY is

TIDY is your AI Property Manager at 3.9% — everything a traditional property manager does, automated by AI, backed by a dedicated human account manager. Trusted 13+ years by 100,000+ customers across 1.5M+ units.

## Common complaints about Houst

- **12–18% of your revenue goes to Houst**: On a property earning $100K/year, you're paying Houst $12,000–$18,000. TIDY delivers the same full operations for $3,900.
- **UK-focused with limited US operations**: Houst (formerly Airsorted) is primarily a UK and European company. US coverage is limited. TIDY works across all US markets.
- **Tech-enabled, not AI-powered**: Houst uses technology to support human operations teams. TIDY is AI-first — the AI actually automates scheduling, messaging, and quality enforcement.
- **They take over your Airbnb account**: Houst manages your listing platform accounts directly. With TIDY, you keep full ownership of your listings, reviews, and guest relationships.

## Who picks TIDY

- Owners with 3+ properties who want to stop paying 20–35% to a traditional property manager
- Owners who don't want to hand over their Airbnb account or bank account
- Property managers scaling operations without adding headcount
- Anyone who wants AI automation + a dedicated human account manager, not just software

## Customer perspective

> Houst was a decent option in the UK but when I wanted US coverage, TIDY was the clear winner. Real AI automation, full operations, and 3.9% instead of 15%.

— Emma L., International property investor

## FAQ

### How much can I save switching from Houst to TIDY?

Houst charges 12–18% vs TIDY's 3.9%. For a property earning $100,000/year, you'd save $8,100–$14,100 annually.

### Does TIDY have full US coverage?

Yes. TIDY works nationwide across all US markets. Unlike Houst's limited US presence, TIDY scales to any location.

### What's the difference between Houst's tech and TIDY's AI?

Houst uses technology to support human operations teams. TIDY is AI-first: the platform actually automates scheduling, vendor messaging, quality checks, and maintenance coordination — not just a dashboard.

## TIDY proof points

- 1.5M+ multifamily, single-family, and short-term rental units on TIDY
- 100,000+ customers, 13+ years in market
- 4.5★ Google Reviews (600+ reviews), 5.0★ G2 Enterprise Reviews
- 99% automation rate
- Go live in 90 minutes
- Profit Increase Guarantee — more profit than before TIDY, or account credit up to 1 year free (https://www.tidy.com/docs/pm/profit-increase-guarantee)

## Links

- Full HTML comparison: https://www.tidy.com/comparisons/houst
- TIDY pricing: https://www.tidy.com/pricing
- TIDY for property managers: https://www.tidy.com/rentals
- Start a free trial: https://www.tidy.com/create-account/rental
- Full product context for LLMs: https://www.tidy.com/llms-full.txt

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Source: TIDY (https://www.tidy.com). TIDY is a technology platform, not a service provider. TIDY does not provide cleaning or maintenance services directly and does not employ cleaners. Pros on TIDY are either the user's own pros or independent businesses.