# TIDY vs Meredith Lodging — AI Property Manager vs Full-Management

> TIDY's AI works in any market — not just the Pacific Northwest — at a fraction of Meredith's fees.

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

| | TIDY | Meredith Lodging |
|---|---|---|
| Management Fee | 3.9% | Up to 30% |
| Market Coverage | Nationwide + global | Pacific Northwest only |
| Keep Your Listings & Brand | Yes — 100% yours | No — their brand |
| Use Your Own Pros | Yes — seamlessly | No — their staff |
| AI-Powered Automation | Yes — fully automated | Manual operations |

## Pricing comparison

- **TIDY**: 3.9% of gross bookings with a $9 per-unit monthly minimum (about $3,900/yr on $100K revenue)
- **Meredith Lodging**: Up to 30% (about $20,000–$30,000/yr on $100K revenue)
- **Savings with TIDY**: about $16,100–$26,100/yr on a $100K revenue property

## What Meredith Lodging is

Save 85%+ vs Meredith Lodging's up to 30% fees. TIDY's AI automation works in any market — not just the Pacific Northwest.

## 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 Meredith Lodging

- **Up to 30% of your revenue goes to Meredith Lodging**: On a $100K/year property, Meredith takes up to $30,000. TIDY costs $3,900 for the same property — with full AI automation.
- **Limited to the Pacific Northwest**: Meredith Lodging concentrates on Oregon and a few PNW markets. TIDY works anywhere in the US and globally.
- **They take over your listings and brand**: Meredith controls your listing, pricing, and guest relationships. With TIDY, you keep everything.
- **Locked into their staff**: You can't bring your own trusted pros. Meredith assigns their people — quality varies by market.

## 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

> I was paying a regional property manager nearly 30% and still had to stay on top of everything. TIDY handles it automatically and cut my costs by more than 85%.

— Emily R., Former regional PM customer

## FAQ

### How much can I save switching from Meredith Lodging to TIDY?

Meredith charges up to 30%. TIDY charges 3.9%. On a $100,000/year property, that's up to $26,000 in annual savings.

### Does TIDY work outside the Pacific Northwest?

Yes. TIDY's AI platform works anywhere — nationwide and globally. Meredith Lodging is primarily focused on Oregon and a few PNW markets.

### Can I keep my own cleaning pros?

Yes. TIDY works seamlessly with your existing pros. Unlike Meredith, you're not locked into their staff.

### How is TIDY different from Meredith Lodging?

Meredith is a regional full-service PM company charging up to 30%. TIDY is an AI platform at 3.9% that automates operations while you keep full control.

## 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/meredithlodging
- 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.