Vacasa vs Sonder
Compare Vacasa (Full-Management, 25–35%) and Sonder (Full-Management, Master Lease) side-by-side — and see how TIDY stacks up at just 3.9%.
Vacasa
25–35%
Full-Management
20 Yes · 8 No
Sonder
Master Lease
Full-Management
15 Yes · 16 No
TIDY
3.9%
AI Property Manager
35 Yes · 1 No
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How Vacasa and Sonder 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 | Vacasa Full-Management 25–35% | Sonder Full-Management Master Lease | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handles cleaning & maintenance operations | Yes | Yes | Yes — included |
| What they charge to do the hard part | 25–35% | Master Lease | 3.9% |
| Turnover scheduling & coordination | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated messaging to your pros | Yes | Unknown | Yes |
| Quality checking (AI photo review) | No | No | Yes |
| Inventory & restock management | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maintenance triage & routing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated billing & pro payments | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Works with your existing pros | No | No | Yes |
| Find new pros for you | Unknown | No | Yes |
Revenue Optimization
More reservations. Higher revenue per guest. Lower operating costs. Most property managers don't even pitch upsells — we automate them.
| Feature | Vacasa Full-Management 25–35% | Sonder Full-Management Master Lease | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing creation & optimization | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-channel distribution (OTAs) | Yes | No | 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 | Vacasa Full-Management 25–35% | Sonder Full-Management Master Lease | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI + human powered guest messaging | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated check-in & check-out instructions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smart lock & access management | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Review management & follow-up | Yes | No | 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 | Vacasa Full-Management 25–35% | Sonder Full-Management Master Lease | 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 | Unknown | Yes |
| Noise alerts & monitoring | Partial | Unknown | Yes |
| Local regulation monitoring | Partial | Unknown | 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 | Vacasa Full-Management 25–35% | Sonder Full-Management Master Lease | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keep your own Airbnb/VRBO account | No | No | Yes |
| Keep your own bank account | PartialThey collect first | No | Yes |
| No long-term contracts | Partial90-day notice | No | Yes |
| Profit / revenue guarantee | No | No | Profit Increase Guarantee |
| Dedicated account manager | Yes | No | Yes |
| 24/7 support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 100+ integrations | No | No | Yes |
| Full API access | No | No | Yes |
| Go-live time | Weeks | N/A — Shut down | 90 minutes |
| Digital twin / property model | Partial3D tours only | No | Yes |
| Custom workflows & automations | No | No | Unlimited |
| Owner reporting & financials | Yes | No | Yes |
Why not pay 3.9% instead of 25–35% or Master Lease?
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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 Vacasa or Sonder. All trademarks remain their respective owners' property.