Overview

Guestio serves podcasters, YouTubers, bloggers, journalists, publication contributors, and live event organizers. Its marketplace works in both directions: hosts can browse guests by category or tag, and guests can search for channels seeking them. That makes it useful when finding a match is part of the work, not just managing an already-known guest.

Once a match is found, built-in messaging and a booking dashboard keep coordination and booking history in one place. Press kits help bookers promote guests. Guestio identifies Travis Chappell as its creator, founder, and CEO, and lists its location in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Key features

Discovery and marketplace payments

Guests and shows can each set a price, with Guestio retaining a small platform fee after the interview is complete. Browse options by category or tag help narrow discovery without requiring users to start with a direct contact.

Messaging and scheduling

Built-in messaging supports coordination, with text and email notifications for guests. A guest can suggest three interview times; the booker can select one or reply with three alternatives. That is a clear exchange for arranging a meeting, but calendar sync is not included, so users must manage calendar updates separately.

Booking records and promotion

The dashboard tracks bookings, links to more information, and past communications, which is useful for organizers handling multiple guest relationships. Bookers can also download guest press kits to promote content. Guestio describes promotional upsells for Facebook posts and Instagram Swipe-ups, giving users options to package promotion alongside bookings.

Pro tools

Pro adds audio and video pitches so guests can present themselves directly to show hosts, plus search analytics that include searches by a show's downloads or Apple reviews. Those tools are aimed at users who need more than basic booking: guests can make a richer pitch, while shows can use search criteria to refine discovery. They are paid-tier capabilities rather than part of the Free plan.

Pricing

Guestio uses a freemium model, with a Free plan and a 14-day trial. The Free plan is free and includes finding and booking guests or shows, messaging, guest press kits, booking tracking, and up to 5 pitches a month (monthly view). It is a practical starting point for occasional booking, but the pitch allowance is capped and the richer audio and video pitches are reserved for Pro.

Pro (monthly) costs 97.00 USD per month, billed $97 /month. It includes Free features, audio/video pitches, unlimited Smartlist, bookings, and MINIVIEWs, customizable upsells and booking flow, homepage feature, and show search analytics. This is the fit for active users who can make use of those added tools and unlimited allowances; the price is a substantial step up from Free.

Pro (yearly) costs 997.00 USD per year, billed $997 /year, with the same listed Pro features. It suits users prepared to commit annually for the same expanded feature set. The published plan terms do not give a separate seat limit.

Platforms

Guestio is available on the web, Android, and iOS. Its native mobile apps support discovering, booking, and connecting with guests, so users can work beyond a desktop browser. Calendar sync is not included.

Who it's for

Guestio is a good match for creators and organizers who regularly seek guests, particularly those who want a shared marketplace and a record of past bookings and conversations. The Free plan suits people with modest booking needs. Frequent users who want audio/video pitches, search analytics, or unlimited booking-related tools should consider Pro. It is less suited to teams that rely on calendar sync or users who only need a simple scheduling tool.

Pros and cons

Pros: Two-way guest and show discovery gives both hosts and guests a route to find opportunities.
Pros: Messaging, scheduling proposals, booking tracking, and press kits support the process from initial contact through promotion.
Pros: Web, Android, and iOS availability supports discovery and booking across devices.
Cons: No calendar sync means users must keep interview times aligned with their calendars themselves.
Cons: Free allows up to 5 pitches a month, while audio and video pitches and search analytics require Pro.
Cons: Pro at 97.00 USD per month or 997.00 USD per year is a high commitment for users who only need core booking.

Alternatives

Podcast Guest Booking Software is a useful starting point for comparing tools in this category. Choose GuestLoop if its free plan's expert profile page, show discovery feed, booking management, appearance tracker, and unlimited applications better match your needs. Airlist is worth considering for a free workflow capped at 15 guests with a full pipeline, follow-up reminders, episode tracker, public booking page, and community support. Codie Dog is an option for users seeking a free web product with no premium tiers and no feature limits. Pitchguest may fit a research-led workflow, with its free plan offering 3 guest research runs per month, a 5-guest pipeline, and 3 outreach emails per month. PodcastGuests.com is an alternative for people who want a twice-weekly newsletter of podcast guest opportunities or a directory profile. Guest.Market offers basic services free during its public beta. MatchMaker.fm is another option, with Android, iOS, and web support and a 30-day free trial before its Pro plan at 15.00 USD per month. show.fm may suit users looking for a web and API platform with a free plan covering one show, two episodes per month, one staff seat, unlimited guests, and one booking link.

Verdict

Choose Guestio if finding guests and managing the booking relationship in the same marketplace matters more than calendar integration. Its Free plan covers core booking, while Pro makes sense for users who will use video and audio pitches, analytics, and expanded booking tools. Look elsewhere if calendar sync is essential or Pro’s price outweighs the value of those additional capabilities.

	Guestio	Pod Engine
Free plan	Yes	No
Free trial	Yes
Paid from	$83.08/mo	$75/mo
Platforms	Android, iOS, Web	api, Web
Free plan	Yes	No
Guest marketplace	Yes	No
Guest scheduling	Yes	No
Calendar sync	none
Guest relationship tools	Yes	Yes
Custom intake forms	Yes
Paid from		75 /mo
Guest matching		Yes

Guestio vs Pod Engine

Guestio

Pod Engine