hejGuide vs Guesty Lite — Which is right for you?
Guesty Lite (Guesty for Hosts) is the entry-level product from Guesty. hejGuide offers more features with no listing caps and transparent pricing — without the migration pain to Guesty Pro.
No listing cap, no migration pain.
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Pricing comparison
What you actually pay per month
hejGuide prices: Starter plan. All prices excl. VAT.
Where hejGuide wins
No listing caps
hejGuide scales smoothly at €4/extra listing. Guesty Lite has plan-dependent listing caps that may force you into a more expensive plan as you grow.
Digital guidebooks
Mobile-first welcome guides in 9 languages. Guesty Lite doesn't offer guidebook features.
Products & upselling
Let guests order extras with automatic billing. Not available in Guesty Lite.
Guest portal
A branded portal where guests see booking details, messages, and guidebook. Not available in Guesty Lite.
No booking fees
hejGuide never charges per-booking fees. Guesty Lite charges 0-1% on certain plans.
No migration pain
With Guesty Lite, growing beyond its limits means migrating to Guesty Pro — a completely different product. hejGuide scales with you on the same platform.
Where Guesty Lite might be better
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Part of the Guesty ecosystem
If you plan to scale to 50+ properties, Guesty Pro offers enterprise features. The migration from Lite to Pro is a known path (though not painless).
Direct API channels
Guesty Lite connects to 3 major platforms via direct API, with Guesty's established channel infrastructure.
The verdict
Guesty Lite is an entry point into the Guesty ecosystem, but it comes with listing caps, booking fees, and missing features. hejGuide offers a more complete, more affordable platform with no caps and no hidden fees. Unless you're specifically planning to scale to 50+ properties on Guesty Pro, hejGuide is the smarter choice for independent hosts.
Frequently asked questions
What happens when I outgrow Guesty Lite?
Guesty Lite has listing caps on certain plans. When you exceed them, you'd need to upgrade to a higher tier or migrate to Guesty Pro — which is a different product with different pricing. hejGuide scales smoothly at €4/extra listing with no forced migrations.
Does Guesty Lite charge booking fees?
Yes. Depending on the plan, Guesty Lite charges 0-1% per booking. hejGuide charges a flat monthly fee with no booking commissions.
Can I switch from Guesty Lite to hejGuide?
Yes. Export your bookings, import them into hejGuide, and reconnect your channels. Most hosts switch within a day.
Does hejGuide have online check-in like Guesty Lite?
Yes. hejGuide includes paperless online check-in with ID upload, arrival time, and custom fields on the Starter plan and above.
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