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

> TIDY delivers full end-to-end AI property management for just 3.9% — resort-quality operations automated by AI, not dependent on traditional resort management fees.

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

| | TIDY | Vacatia |
|---|---|---|
| Management Fee | 3.9% | 20–30% |
| End-to-End Management | Yes — full AI-powered operations | Yes — resort staff model |
| Keep Your Listings & Brand | Yes | No — part of Vacatia portfolio |
| Property Types | Any — STR, LTR, resort, luxury | Resort/timeshare focus |
| AI Automation | Yes | No |
| Market Coverage | Nationwide | Select resort markets |

## Pricing comparison

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

## What Vacatia is

Save 80%+ vs Vacatia's 20–30% resort 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 Vacatia

- **20–30% of your revenue goes to Vacatia**: On a resort property earning $100K/year, you're paying Vacatia $20,000–$30,000. TIDY delivers the same operations for $3,900.
- **Resort-area focus limits flexibility**: Vacatia focuses on resort and timeshare properties in specific markets. TIDY works nationwide for any property type.
- **Traditional resort management model**: Vacatia uses conventional resort staffing. You're paying premium fees for human labor that AI automates at a fraction of the cost.
- **Your property identity merges with their portfolio**: Resort management companies present your property as part of their collection. With TIDY, your listing stays uniquely yours.

## 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

> Resort management fees were eating into my returns. TIDY gave me the same operational coverage — cleaning, maintenance, quality checks — all automated, for a fraction of the cost.

— James W., Resort property owner

## FAQ

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

Vacatia charges 20–30% vs TIDY's 3.9%. For a property earning $100,000/year, you'd save $16,100–$26,100 annually.

### Does TIDY work for resort properties?

Yes. TIDY handles any property type — vacation rentals, resort condos, luxury homes, and more. The AI adapts to your property's needs.

### Can I keep my existing maintenance vendors?

Yes. TIDY integrates with your existing pros seamlessly. They won't even know you're using TIDY.

## 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/vacatia
- 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.