TIDY Review: Cleaning & Maintenance Automation (2026)
Overview
TIDY is an AI‑powered cleaning and maintenance platform for short‑term rentals that automates scheduling, vendor management, inspections, and turnovers via PMS integrations. Flex plan is 3% per job (free for inactive properties), Standard $10/unit/month annual.
- Supports Host Tools, Beds24, Housecall Pro, ChargeAutomation; vendor marketplace and mobile app for staff. Scales from 1 property (free) to enterprise.
At a glance
- AI automates turnovers, inspections, restocking from PMS data; vendor marketplace for cleaners/maintenance.
- Flex plan free for inactive properties, pay 3% per job; scales seamlessly.
- Mobile app for pros with GPS, photos, checklists; real‑time updates.
- Property managers and teams
- Hosts who want a clean UI
- Automation-first workflows
- 3% Flex fee per job adds up at scale vs flat monthly.
- Vendor‑reliant; quality depends on local pros.
Pros & Cons
Highlights and considerations for TIDY.
- AI automates turnovers, inspections, restocking from PMS data; vendor marketplace for cleaners/maintenance.
- Flex plan free for inactive properties, pay 3% per job; scales seamlessly.
- Mobile app for pros with GPS, photos, checklists; real‑time updates.
- Integrations: Host Tools, Beds24, Housecall Pro, ChargeAutomation, iCal/Zapier.
- Free for 1‑2 residential properties; $10/unit/month after.
- 3% Flex fee per job adds up at scale vs flat monthly.
- Vendor‑reliant; quality depends on local pros.
- Limited direct PMS (needs iCal/Zapier for some).
- No native payments in base (via integrations).
- U.S.‑focused marketplace.
Scores
Strong in / calendar sync and ease of use; weaker in data export for housekeeping and operations.
Hands-on Review Notes
Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Base includes |
|---|---|---|
| Flex | Usage‑based (3% job cost). | Pay 3% per job; free inactive properties; full features. |
| Standard | $10/unit/month (annual); $20 monthly. | Flat rate, full operations software. |
| TIDY+ (LTR) | $6/unit/month. | Long‑term rental variant. |
Integrations
Common integrations supported by TIDY.
PMS platforms
- Airbnb/Expedia via PMS.
Calendar sync
Team tools
Other integrations
- PMS: Host Tools, Beds24.
- Vendor: Housecall Pro.
- iCal/Zapier/API.
Trial Guide: What to Test
During your trial or demo, focus on data export and confirm daily workflows.
- Connect your PMS and verify turnovers auto-populate from bookings
- Assign a task to a team member and confirm they receive the notification
- Test the mobile experience for field staff (cleaners, inspectors)
- Verify task completion photo uploads and checklists work end-to-end
Alternatives
If you need stronger data export, consider these alternatives to TIDY.
FAQ
Answers to common questions about setup, pricing, and deployment.
Community experiences
Real-world notes from hosts who have used TIDY.
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Sources
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