AirDNA review
AirDNA offers vast STR market data, but Ohio Valley owners should weigh their needs and budget carefully.
★★★★☆ 3.7 · 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. On cost, the published figure is 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
AirDNA is suited for investors and managers who need extensive, global market data and competitive insights. Its broad scope is useful for understanding larger trends and identifying opportunities across many markets.
Our take
AirDNA provides a substantial free tier and paid plans starting around $20 per month, with pricing dependent on market size. The company scrapes data to provide market-standard information and a 'Rentalizer' tool. While its size is 'Giant', the specific data available for Ohio Valley sub-markets may vary, as it focuses on broad, scraped estimates rather than granular, locally verified insights.
How it compares to BnBGenius
Side by side on published terms: AirDNA lists Free tier; paid from ~$20/mo (market-size dependent), while BnBGenius lists free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
Verdict
AirDNA is a powerful tool for broad market analysis, though its 'Giant' scale may not always translate to deep Ohio Valley specifics. For owners seeking a more focused, owner-first approach, BnBGenius is our top choice.
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.
What to pin down with 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
Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:
- Hostfully Guidebooks — Free (1 guidebook); Pro ~$7.99/guidebook/mo.
- Turno — Free (1 prop / marketplace-only); $10/mo BYO cleaners.
- OwnerRez — From $40/mo (published ladder) + add-ons.
Our own number one in this category is BnBGenius — see see the numbers for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
Our owner-first #1 for host software: BnBGenius
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