# TIDY vs iGMS — AI Property Manager vs PMS Software

> iGMS is a self-manage vacation rental PMS with AI messaging and a cleaning scheduler. TIDY automates the operations for you — coordinating pros end to end — with a human account manager.

Last updated: 2026-08-16
Canonical HTML: https://www.tidy.com/comparisons/igms

## At a glance

| | TIDY | iGMS |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning & turnover automation | Yes — dispatches & verifies pros | Scheduling only |
| Backup when a pro cancels | Yes — Smart Standbys | No |
| Maintenance triage & dispatch | Yes | No |
| Human account manager | Yes — included | No |
| PMS, channels & AI messaging | Messaging yes; channels via integrations | Yes — core feature |

## Pricing comparison

- **TIDY**: 3.9% of gross bookings with a $9 per-unit monthly minimum (about $3,900/yr on $100K revenue)
- **iGMS**: From $20/property/mo + $1/night (about $5,000–$20,000/yr on $100K revenue)
- **Savings with TIDY**: about $1,100–$16,100/yr on a $100K revenue property

## What iGMS is

iGMS is a self-manage vacation rental PMS with AI messaging and a cleaning scheduler — but you still operate it and coordinate pros yourself. TIDY automates the operations for you at 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 iGMS

- **iGMS is a tool you operate**: iGMS gives you a multi-calendar, AI auto-replies, and a cleaning scheduler — but you still run it all day. TIDY does the operating for you, following the rules you set.
- **Scheduling a clean isn't getting it done**: iGMS can put a cleaning on the calendar; it doesn't coordinate the pro, line up a backup if they cancel, or verify the job. TIDY coordinates your pros, covers no-shows with Smart Standbys, and confirms work with photo checklists.
- **Per-night fees add up**: iGMS starts around $20/property/month plus about $1 per booked night. TIDY is 3.9% of bookings with a human account manager included — and covers the operational work iGMS leaves to you.

## 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

> TIDY handles all the day-to-day operations. I focus on providing strategic value to my clients.

— James R., Property Manager, Denver CO — 45 units

## FAQ

### Can I use TIDY and iGMS together?

Yes. Keep iGMS as your PMS for bookings and channels, and add TIDY to automate the operations — cleaning, maintenance, and turnovers — that iGMS only schedules.

### Does TIDY replace iGMS?

It can for operations and guest messaging. iGMS is strongest as a multi-channel PMS; TIDY is strongest at actually getting the operational work done. Many owners run both.

### How is TIDY different from iGMS?

iGMS is software you operate yourself — calendars, auto-replies, and a cleaning scheduler. TIDY is an AI Property Manager that does the operations for you, coordinating your pros end to end at 3.9% with a human account manager included.

### How does pricing compare?

iGMS is about $20/property/month plus ~$1 per booked night. TIDY is 3.9% of gross bookings for full operations — and replaces the 20–30% a traditional property manager would charge.

## 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/igms
- 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.