STR Rule Watch vs Comparent: which STR compliance tool is right for you? (2026)
Comparent trades depth for breadth: thousands of markets, but bulk-dated and static. STR Rule Watch covers fewer markets, each individually human-verified with a real last-verified date, change alerts, and a compliance playbook.
At a glance
| STR Rule Watch | Comparent | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Verified STR regulation database | large static STR-regulation directory |
| Coverage | 98 US markets (60 cities, 10 counties, 28 statewide summaries) across 29 states, each field human-verified against official sources with a per-page 'last verified' date | ~5,115 markets (cities + counties) |
| Pricing | Free tier; Host $5/mo; Pro $39/mo | Directory |
| How rules are verified | Human-verified from cited official sources, with a real last-verified date on every page | As observed 2026-07-13, it applies uniform bulk 'last modified' dates (e.g. all 561 California URLs stamped the same day) rather than per-market verification dates |
What Comparent does well
- By far the widest raw coverage — roughly 5,115 markets across all 50 states
- A useful reference when a market simply isn't covered anywhere else
Where STR Rule Watch is different
- As observed 2026-07-13, it applies uniform bulk 'last modified' dates (e.g. all 561 California URLs stamped the same day) rather than per-market verification dates
- Pages are largely static reference data without change alerts, renewal reminders, or an address resolver
Where Comparent wins
Comparent's raw market count dwarfs ours — if you need a bare pointer for an obscure town no one else lists, it may have an entry.
Competitor details were verified from Comparent’s website on July 13, 2026 and may have changed since — confirm current features and pricing on their site. This comparison is informational only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice.
See STR Rule Watch for your markets
Look up verified, dated short-term rental rules for any covered US market — free.