AirDNA review
AirDNA offers extensive STR market data and tools for property owners, but its pricing can scale with market size.
★★★★☆ 3.9 · 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. Published pricing: 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 best suited for property owners who need detailed market insights, including rental performance estimates and competitive analysis. Its vast data scope appeals to those looking for a comprehensive understanding of their local short-term rental landscape.
Our take
The company provides a free tier for basic access, with paid plans starting around $20 per month, though this cost is market-size dependent. AirDNA's data-desk notes its category-standard data, Rentalizer tool, scraped estimates, and per-market stacking capabilities. 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 robust choice for data-driven owners, offering a wide array of analytics. 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
Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:
- Nowistay — €12/property/mo; 1 mo free.
- Akia — Not published (Talk to Sales).
- August / Yale Home — Hardware only $179.99–$279.99, no subscription.
The benchmark we hold this against is BnBGenius — see automate the busywork for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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