Both Guidebooks Solve the Same Problem: Here’s What’s Different
Here’s the truth: both SmoothStay and Guidey deliver professional digital guidebooks that cut down guest inquiries significantly. Neither is “wrong.” The decision comes down to your specific needs: the features you want, the number of properties you manage, and your preferred pricing model.
Quick Decision Summary
Choose SmoothStay if:
You want AI that both handles guest questions 24/7 and writes content for you
You value the ability to share links for guest reservations with time-based access controls
You value lower, transparent, and predictable pricing that scales fairly
You prioritize modern user experience and design
You prefer a platform built by active hosts
You want cutting-edge features without the premium price tag
You want your reservations synced from Airbnb (no PMS needed), Hospitable or OwnerRez, each with its own guidebook link
Choose Guidey if:
You don’t need AI features
You prefer an established platform with proven market presence
Basic, reliable functionality meets all your needs
Detailed Comparison of SmoothStay vs Guidey
Feature | SmoothStay | Guidey |
|---|---|---|
Dedicated digital guidebook platform | ✓ Yes. | ✓ Yes. |
AI Concierge that handles guest questions 24/7 | ✓ Yes. | — |
AI Assistant for article creation | ✓ Yes. | — |
AI guidebook builder | ✓ Yes. | — |
Local recommendations | ✓ Yes. | ✓ Yes. |
Share links for guest reservations with time-based access controls | ✓ Yes, plus a reservation card with the guest’s dates and door code (paid plans). | — |
Multi-property features to create content once and share across multiple properties | ✓ Yes. | ✓ Yes. |
Multi-language translations | ✓ Yes. | ✓ Yes. |
Brand customization | ✓ Yes. | ✓ Yes. |
Guest registration and collect emails | ✓ Yes. | — No. |
OTA-compliance tools | ✓ Yes. | — No. |
UI/UX interface | ✓ Modern and customizable. | ✓ Simple, more traditional. |
Offline access | — No. | — No. |
Passcode functionality | — No. | ✓ Yes. |
Analytics to see how guests use your content | ✓ Yes. | ✓ Yes. |
Customer QR codes | ✓ Yes. | ✓ Yes. |
Integrations | ✓ Yes. Connect Airbnb (no PMS needed), Hospitable or OwnerRez, plus webhooks. Airbnb and OwnerRez are in beta. | — None. |
Free plan available | ✓ Yes, great for one property: AI guidebook builder, OTA compliance and no sponsored recommendations. The AI Concierge is on paid plans. | — No. |
Monthly pricing | Check the provider’s website for current pricing. See SmoothStay plans. | |
Cost of 10 guidebooks example | Check the provider’s website for current pricing. See SmoothStay plans. |
Disclaimer: We strive to review and keep this page updated every quarter for any changes that may occur in platform offerings. We can make mistakes. If you notice outdated pricing, incorrect features, or inaccurate information, please reach out to hello@smoothstay.io so we can correct it.
