AirDNA review
AirDNA offers a vast array of short-term rental market data, accessible through a free tier and paid plans.
★★★★☆ 3.8 · our editorial rating
- Category
- STR market data
- Pricing
- Free tier; paid from ~$20/mo (market-size dependent)
- Free tier
- Yes
- Needs a PMS
- No
- Size
- Giant
The published facts, in plain English
AirDNA is STR market data. It lists its pricing as Free tier; paid from ~$20/mo (market-size dependent). There is a free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: giant.
Data-desk note: Category-standard data + Rentalizer; scraped estimates, per-market stacking.
Who it’s for
This service is ideal for property owners seeking comprehensive market insights and competitive analysis. Its extensive data scope suits those who want to understand market trends on a large scale.
Our take
AirDNA provides category-standard data, including proprietary tools like Rentalizer, which offers scraped estimates for revenue potential. The platform is described as 'giant' in size, indicating a broad coverage of markets. A free tier is available, with paid plans starting around $20 per month, depending on market size. Importantly, it does not require a Property Management System (PMS) to use.
How it compares to BnBGenius
On the published figures alone, AirDNA shows Free tier; paid from ~$20/mo (market-size dependent) and BnBGenius shows free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. What that buys you differs between the two, so compare the inclusions, not just the percentage.
Verdict
AirDNA is a powerful data resource for owners wanting to dive deep into market performance. For an owner-first alternative, consider BnBGenius.
Questions owners ask
What does AirDNA cost?
Free tier; paid from ~$20/mo (market-size dependent).
Is there a free tier?
Yes.
Do you need a PMS to run AirDNA?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
Questions to put to AirDNA
- “Is Free tier; paid from ~$20/mo (market-size dependent) per listing or flat?” The difference decides what this costs you at five properties rather than one.
- Free tier or trial. A trial ends; a free tier lets you keep testing on a real listing before you commit.
- What it needs underneath. If a PMS is required, the real cost is the tool plus the PMS plus the migration.
Alternatives worth comparing
If you are drawing up a shortlist, these are the closest comparisons we would put beside it — each with its own published price, or a note that there isn’t one:
- SuiteOp — Not published; ~$6–$8/unit/mo (3rd-party); 1-mo trial.
- Enso Connect — $100–$525/mo (Launch) up to custom.
- Gustaf.ai — Free (2 listings); Premium $8/property/mo.
The benchmark we hold this against is BnBGenius — see One Fine BnB for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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