About HostTally

HostTally builds free, fast, no-login calculators for short-term rental hosts — starting with breakeven and profit, and expanding into dynamic pricing, startup costs, and buy-vs-rent comparisons. No account required, no data collected, no jargon you need a glossary to get through.

Why we started with breakeven

New and experienced hosts alike price their listings by copying comparable properties, without ever running the actual math on what they need to earn to cover their mortgage, insurance, and fees each month. This calculator flips that around: enter your real costs and seasonal rates, and see exactly how many nights you need booked — and what you'll actually keep after platform fees and taxes. Breakeven is the first calculator; it won't be the last.

How we stay honest

This calculator and guide are educational tools, not tax or financial advice, and we say so clearly throughout the site. Where we recommend third-party pricing software, we disclose which links are affiliate links. We do not accept payment to rank a tool higher than we'd genuinely recommend to a friend who just bought their first rental property.

Questions or corrections?

If something on this site is inaccurate or out of date, we want to know. Reach out through hosttally.com.