Feature Comparison
StayCaptain vs Guesty — side by side.
| Feature | StayCaptain | Guesty |
|---|---|---|
| AI Guest Messaging | ✓ Fully automated | Partial / Add-on |
| Languages Supported | ✓ 6 languages (EN, SQ, GR, IT, DE + more) | English-first |
| Adriatic / Balkan Market Focus | ✓ Built for the region | ✗ Generic global tool |
| Direct Guest Payments | ✓ Built-in (0% commission) | Via integrations |
| Calendar Sync (Airbnb, Booking.com) | ✓ Included all plans | ✓ Included |
| WhatsApp Messaging | ✓ Native integration | Limited / Add-on |
| Pricing / Dynamic Rates | ✓ AI-assisted | ✓ Via integrations |
| Cleaning Coordination | ✓ Automated scheduling | ✓ Available |
| Review Management | ✓ AI-generated responses | ✓ Available |
| Setup Complexity | ✓ Minutes, no onboarding call | ✗ Requires onboarding |
| Starting Price | ✓ $19/mo | $29/mo (basic), $500+ enterprise |
| Free Trial | ✓ Yes, no credit card | Demo only |
Why Coastal Hosts Choose StayCaptain
Three things Guesty can't match for Adriatic, Mediterranean & Balkan hosts.
6-Language AI Messaging
Reply to guests in Albanian, Greek, Italian, German, English, and more — automatically. Guesty is English-first. Your guests aren't.
Built-in Direct Payments
Collect payments directly from guests with 0% OTA commissions. No third-party integration required. One dashboard for messaging and money.
Adriatic-First Design
Built for the way short-term rentals actually work on the Adriatic coast — seasonal patterns, local payment preferences, and WhatsApp-heavy guest communication.
Pricing Comparison
Transparent pricing vs. Guesty's tiered enterprise model.
StayCaptain Pricing
Free Trial
- Starter: $19/mo
- Professional: $49/mo
- Business: $99/mo
- No per-property fees
- No onboarding call required
- All features included in each tier
Guesty Pricing
$29/mo to start
- Basic: ~$29/mo (limited features)
- Pro: Variable, requires sales call
- Enterprise: $500+/mo
- Per-listing fees at higher volumes
- Onboarding fees may apply
- Full feature set requires higher tiers
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