Two photo-checklist apps for vacation rental cleaning. Here is how they differ — and how to decide.
listo is a focused photo-verification checklist app. The host builds a property's room-by-room checklist with reference photos, the team member completes it with verification photos during turnover, and the host reviews the completed turnover remotely. Pricing is per property with a free first month.
Properly is one of the original photo-checklist tools for vacation rentals. In addition to checklist functionality, Properly has historically operated a marketplace where hosts can post cleaning jobs and verified cleaners can claim them, which is a model listo does not replicate.
If you already have your own cleaners or co-hosts and just need a photo-verification layer on top of them, listo is built for that case. If you want a marketplace experience where the platform helps you find cleaners, Properly's broader footprint is worth evaluating.
| Feature | listo | Properly |
|---|---|---|
| Photo-verified checklists | Core | Core |
| Reference photo per item | Yes | Yes |
| Multilingual team app | 6 languages | Multiple |
| Cleaner marketplace / job posting | No | Yes |
| Free trial without credit card | First month free | Varies |
| Setup time for first property | ~5 minutes | ~10-15 minutes |
| Web app for host review | Yes | Yes |
Last verified: May 2026. Vendor capabilities change; consult each vendor's site for the current state.
Both apps use photo checklists for vacation rental cleaning. listo focuses on simplicity for the host who wants to set up a property in five minutes and review turnovers in two. Properly is more established in the marketplace-oriented model where hosts post jobs and cleaners claim them, in addition to operating as a checklist tool.
listo offers the first month free with no credit card required. Properly's pricing has historically been quoted per property as well. Pricing for both vendors changes; check each vendor's pricing page for current rates.
Yes. listo is fully localized in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese. Team members can use the app in their preferred language while hosts use theirs.
There is no automated migration today. Most hosts who switch rebuild their first property in listo from scratch, which typically takes about five minutes per property and serves as an opportunity to clean up old checklist items.