Escapia vs. Guesty^®

What makes Escapia stand apart from Guesty?

Scalable. Supportive. Successful.

Escapia's exceptional support and unrivalled infrastructure fuels business growth. Proven in the industry, our software delivers the reliable and innovative solutions you need to achieve lasting success. With Escapia, you get the tools and support to manage your portfolio efficiently and effectively—no matter how many properties you have. As a software alternative to Guesty, Escapia offers the scale, support, and proven success you need to run a growing vacation rental business.

"Easy to use and set up! I have used many different reservation softwares and this is my favorite!" Mandi B., Rental Manager

Scalable solutions for growing businesses

Escapia’s robust infrastructure is designed to scale with your business, accommodating growth without compromising performance. With more than 30 years of development, we offer unparalleled experience and expertise that other vacation rental software companies simply can’t match.  

As part of the Expedia Group tech stack, Escapia’s infrastructure is second to none. We’re committed to protecting privacy through our advanced product and data governance and ensure compliance with the latest standards.  

Escapia provides a single, scalable software solution, eliminating the need to switch platforms as you acquire more properties. Switching software can be time-consuming and disruptive, especially during growth phases. Unlike Guesty, which requires customers to change platforms as they grow, Escapia offers a seamless experience, enabling you to focus on expanding your business.  

"I am very satisfied with Escapia. Customer support is amazing." Renda F., Owner property manager

Just pick up the phone—we're here for you!

Our dedicated support team is always ready to assist, ensuring our customers have knowledge agents available to help them overcome any challenges. In contrast to many software options, like Guesty, which require you to submit a ticket to a faceless online system or send an email, Escapia offers direct phone support with local agents based in the USA and Australia/New Zealand.  

We understand the critical nature of your business and how downtime can mean lost bookings, unhappy guests, and thousands in revenue. That’s why our support team is made up of industry experts (some with 15+ years of experience working at Escapia!), and available during extended hours. 

With more than 30 years in the business, we know what our customers need to succeed. Our team is dedicated to helping larger professional property management companies thrive, offering a variety of tools and resources. Whether through dedicated onboarding and implementation teams, personalized 1:1 training sessions, an extensive library of self-serve articles, or professional services classes, we partner with you every step of the way.  

"I am very impressed with their new rate manager. It is amazing and is helping grow our bookings" Derek D., Owner

The foundation for superior business performance

For business success, professional property managers need robust solutions. Escapia delivers with comprehensive features in key areas such as trust accounting, owner management, rates and pricing, guest communications, and reservation management. Our battle-tested trust accounting software is the most reliable in the market, ensuring your accounting is exact, secure, and compliant with industry requirements. Say goodbye to the stress of balancing accounts that other systems bring, and hello to to-the-penny accurate owner statements.  

Escapia’s new Rates Manager allows you to optimize your pricing strategies effortlessly. With dynamic rate adjustments and real-time market data, you can maximize revenue and occupancy. Escapia's Rates Manager seamlessly incorporates first-party data from Vrbo to provide actionable Market Rates insights, while other competitors like Guesty operate off general market data, giving Escapia the Vrbo edge!

Our Communications Hub centralizes all guest messages, making it easier to manage inquiries, bookings, and guest support through email and 2-way text messaging. Escapia also uniquely offers call forwarding so your customers can reach you at a phone number of your choice.  

Escapia also offers the most comprehensive Owner Portal in the vacation rental industry, keeping your property owners informed and satisfied. Most competing software systems don’t offer owner management tools, or their tools don't offer as much functionality as Escapia. With real-time calendar updates, financial statements, performance reports, and more, our portal enhances transparency and trust. Automating these updates reduces the burden on your staff, helps with owner retention, and allows you to focus on growing your business.  

Proven Vrbo success

When it comes to performance, Escapia sets the standard. Property managers who switch to Escapia see an average 23% increase in booking value on Vrbo, with a property manager experiencing up to a 115% boost!** This significant success showcases Escapia’s seamless integration and high-quality connection with Vrbo. 

With Escapia, you can access millions of high-quality Vrbo travelers without any distribution fees or connection fees. And because Vrbo travelers stay longer and spend more, you’ll see superior booking performance and revenue. Choose Escapia to take your business to the next level—because Guesty can’t offer these type of Vrbo performance results.   

"Absolutely LOVE this software!! It was a game changer for me!" Nicole B., Owner

Leading the industry forward

Purpose-built for large professional property managers, Escapia outshines the competition with unmatched experience, knowledgeable support, and proven success. We deliver proven solutions and superior performance, providing everything needed for a thriving vacation rental business. Choose Escapia because your business needs more than a lightweight solution.  

See how Escapia and Guesty software compare

*Please verify details through your own research. Information not confirmed with Guesty and is subject to change.

**Vrbo internal data, 2021-2024. Based on booking values 12 months pre- and post-switch to Escapia

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