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Kigo
All-in-one vacation rental PMS with channel management, now a Guesty company
At a glance
Updated 2026-04-20Comprehensive channel management hampered by per-booking commissions and reliability issues
Best for: Mid-to-large vacation rental managers seeking comprehensive channel distribution and all-in-one operations
Pricing
From $59/mo • 14-day trial
Free trial available
What Kigo actually is
Kigo is a SaaS vacation rental booking and channel management system founded in 2008, now a Guesty subsidiary. It provides reservation management, distribution, marketing, revenue management, eSignature, and website creation in one platform for vacation rental managers.
Core features
- Multi-channel distribution with synchronized availability, rates, and content
- Reservation management with automated guest communications
- Revenue management tools
- eSignature for rental agreements
- Website creation and direct booking engine
- Operations manager with automated task scheduling
- Guest portal with contactless check-in
Pros
- Extensive channel management with synchronized availability across major OTAs
- User-friendly interface for daily operations like payments, refunds, and guest communication
- Comprehensive all-in-one platform covering reservations, distribution, marketing, and websites
Cons
- Pricing burden on smaller operations with minimum monthly fees
- Below-average ease of use (3.7/5 vs 4.5 category average) with frequent bugs in integrations and calendar syncing
- Commission charged on all bookings including direct bookings and even cancelled bookings
Best for
Mid-to-large vacation rental managers seeking comprehensive channel distribution and all-in-one operations
Not for
Budget-conscious small operators or those prioritizing cost efficiency over extensive channel connectivity
Is Kigo right for you?
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1–5 listings
Small portfolios
Kigo's per-booking commissions and minimum fees make it expensive relative to simpler tools at 1–5 listings.
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5–20 listings
Mid-sized portfolios
Kigo's all-in-one feature set starts to pay off at 5–20 listings if you can absorb the per-booking costs.
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20–100 listings
Large portfolios
Kigo was built for scale — comprehensive channel management and operations automation serve 20–100 listing portfolios well.
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Airbnb primary
Airbnb-first hosts
Kigo connects to Airbnb with only a 1.25% fee (since Airbnb collects payment), but the technical reliability issues may frustrate channel-dependent hosts.
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Vrbo primary
Vrbo-first hosts
Kigo distributes to Vrbo as one of its major channels with synchronized availability and rates, but the reported calendar sync bugs apply here too and the 4% commission adds up on Vrbo bookings.
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3+ channels
Multi-channel operators
Multi-channel distribution is Kigo's core strength — seamless sync across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, and more.
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