Roxby vs Guesty
Why STR hosts need dedicated accounting alongside Guesty.
Guesty is an industry-leading property management platform for operations and multi-calendar distribution. But its built-in financial tools are basic reporting widgets, not reconciled double-entry accounting ledgers.
Guesty charges enterprise PMS tiers. Roxby provides complete double-entry books at flat $29/mo.
Side-by-side comparison
Roxby vs Guesty comparison matrix.
See how purpose-built short-term rental accounting compares against generic alternatives.
| Capability | Roxby | Guesty | Why it matters for hosts |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Ledger Architecture | Double-entry general ledger with versioned monthly Close Receipts and governed reopening | Single-entry reservation ledger without balance sheet tracking | Double-entry accounting provides balance checks and supports accountant review. |
| Bank Reconciliation | Matching supported Plaid transactions to source evidence with running ledger balance verification | No live operating bank feed reconciliation | Without bank reconciliation, missed transactions and duplicates go undetected until tax time. |
| Mortgage & Escrow Handling | Supports reviewed separation of interest, principal, and escrow components | No loan or mortgage tracking capabilities | Interest, principal, and escrow components require separate book and tax review. |
| Capitalization vs Expensing Rules | Asset records prepared for accountant review | No asset depreciation or capitalization workflows | Keeps asset evidence and proposed book and tax schedules available for accountant review. |
Key architectural differences
The hidden costs of generic tools.
Operational Reporting vs Financial Integrity
Roxby produces source-linked financial statements for professional review, with supported source attachments and versioned monthly Close Receipts.
Guesty's revenue reports reflect what the platform expected to collect, not what actually cleared your bank account after chargebacks, refunds, and adjustments.
Focused Accounting Scope
Roxby is built specifically for self-managing short-term rental owners who want clean books without configuring enterprise management software.
Guesty's extensive feature set can be overwhelming and costly for independent owners operating 1 to 5 properties.
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