Guesty vs. Lodgify (with Hospitable)
Guesty vs. Lodgify (with Hospitable)
Guesty vs. Lodgify (with Hospitable)
How do the top rental platforms compare?
Guesty and Lodgify are well-known vacation rental automation platforms with years in the market. But neither fully represents the spectrum of short-term rental hosts’ needs. To enrich this comparison, we’re adding Hospitable—a modern, automation-first solution that’s been earning rave reviews for its usability and simplicity.
How do the top rental platforms compare?
Guesty and Lodgify are well-known vacation rental automation platforms with years in the market. But neither fully represents the spectrum of short-term rental hosts’ needs. To enrich this comparison, we’re adding Hospitable—a modern, automation-first solution that’s been earning rave reviews for its usability and simplicity.
How do the top rental platforms compare?
Guesty and Lodgify are well-known vacation rental automation platforms with years in the market. But neither fully represents the spectrum of short-term rental hosts’ needs. To enrich this comparison, we’re adding Hospitable—a modern, automation-first solution that’s been earning rave reviews for its usability and simplicity.
Analogy—think of it like software
Analogy—think of it like software
Analogy—think of it like software
Guesty is like Linux: powerful but built for advanced users
Guesty is like Linux: powerful but built for advanced users
Guesty is like Linux: powerful but built for advanced users
Hospitable is like iOS: intuitive, automated, streamlined
Hospitable is like iOS: intuitive, automated, streamlined
Hospitable is like iOS: intuitive, automated, streamlined
Lodgify is like Android: flexible, feature-rich, but sometimes complex
Lodgify is like Android: flexible, feature-rich, but sometimes complex
Lodgify is like Android: flexible, feature-rich, but sometimes complex
TL;DR comparison table
TL;DR comparison table
TL;DR comparison table
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Best for
STR automation for individual hosts & PMs
Basic automation for individual hosts; enterprise tools for PMs
STR automation for individual hosts & PMs
Best for
STR automation for individual hosts & PMs
Basic automation for individual hosts; enterprise tools for PMs
STR automation for individual hosts & PMs
Best for
STR automation for individual hosts & PMs
Basic automation for individual hosts; enterprise tools for PMs
STR automation for individual hosts & PMs
Platforms
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google VR
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo (Lite); 11 channels (Pro)
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Google VR
Platforms
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google VR
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo (Lite); 11 channels (Pro)
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Google VR
Platforms
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google VR
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo (Lite); 11 channels (Pro)
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Google VR
iCal support
iCal support
iCal support
Direct bookings
Direct bookings
Direct bookings
Cost
3 tiers, from $29/month
From $39/month (Lite), enterprise pricing (Pro)
3 tiers, from $20/month + 1.9% booking fee
Cost
3 tiers, from $29/month
From $39/month (Lite), enterprise pricing (Pro)
3 tiers, from $20/month + 1.9% booking fee
Cost
3 tiers, from $29/month
From $39/month (Lite), enterprise pricing (Pro)
3 tiers, from $20/month + 1.9% booking fee
Free trial
Yes, 14 days
14 days (Lite), none (Pro)
Yes, 7 days
Free trial
Yes, 14 days
14 days (Lite), none (Pro)
Yes, 7 days
Free trial
Yes, 14 days
14 days (Lite), none (Pro)
Yes, 7 days
G2 rating
4.9/5
4.5/5
3.8/5
G2 rating
4.9/5
4.5/5
3.8/5
G2 rating
4.9/5
4.5/5
3.8/5
Capterra rating
4.8/5
4.3/5
4.5/5
Capterra rating
4.8/5
4.3/5
4.5/5
Capterra rating
4.8/5
4.3/5
4.5/5
Platform summaries
Platform summaries
Platform summaries
Guesty
Arguably the most recognizable name in STR software, Guesty is split into two platforms:
Guesty Lite (formerly Guesty for Hosts / YourPorter). For hosts with up to 3 listings, includes basic automation.
Guesty Pro. Enterprise-grade platform with CRM, owner management, multi-unit support.
Separate platforms mean separate pricing and separate features.
Guesty
Arguably the most recognizable name in STR software, Guesty is split into two platforms:
Guesty Lite (formerly Guesty for Hosts / YourPorter). For hosts with up to 3 listings, includes basic automation.
Guesty Pro. Enterprise-grade platform with CRM, owner management, multi-unit support.
Separate platforms mean separate pricing and separate features.
Guesty
Arguably the most recognizable name in STR software, Guesty is split into two platforms:
Guesty Lite (formerly Guesty for Hosts / YourPorter). For hosts with up to 3 listings, includes basic automation.
Guesty Pro. Enterprise-grade platform with CRM, owner management, multi-unit support.
Separate platforms mean separate pricing and separate features.
Lodgify
Lodgify is known for:
A solid feature set
A 7-day free trial
Transparent pricing (but booking fees apply on the Starter Plan)
Essential automation tools sold as paid add-ons
Lodgify
Lodgify is known for:
A solid feature set
A 7-day free trial
Transparent pricing (but booking fees apply on the Starter Plan)
Essential automation tools sold as paid add-ons
Lodgify
Lodgify is known for:
A solid feature set
A 7-day free trial
Transparent pricing (but booking fees apply on the Starter Plan)
Essential automation tools sold as paid add-ons
Hospitable
Designed for individual hosts, Hospitable has become a full property management system while keeping:
Exceptional usability
Automation as the core value
A 14-day free trial
Transparent pricing with dynamic pricing included at no extra cost
Hospitable
Designed for individual hosts, Hospitable has become a full property management system while keeping:
Exceptional usability
Automation as the core value
A 14-day free trial
Transparent pricing with dynamic pricing included at no extra cost
Hospitable
Designed for individual hosts, Hospitable has become a full property management system while keeping:
Exceptional usability
Automation as the core value
A 14-day free trial
Transparent pricing with dynamic pricing included at no extra cost
Feature comparison
Feature comparison
Feature comparison
Communication automation and AI
Communication automation and AI
Communication automation and AI
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Scheduled messages
Scheduled messages
Scheduled messages
Guest reply drafts with AI
Guest reply drafts with AI
Guest reply drafts with AI
Full guest reply automation
Full guest reply automation
Full guest reply automation
Automated upsells of vacancy nights
Through integrations
Automated upsells of vacancy nights
Through integrations
Automated upsells of vacancy nights
Through integrations
AI performance assistant
AI performance assistant
AI performance assistant
Reviews automation with AI
Reviews automation with AI
Reviews automation with AI
Operations
Operations
Operations
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Team management & reminders
Team management & reminders
Team management & reminders
Smart lock check-in
Included (Pro tier+)
Yes (paid add-on)
Yes (paid add-on)
Smart lock check-in
Included (Pro tier+)
Yes (paid add-on)
Yes (paid add-on)
Smart lock check-in
Included (Pro tier+)
Yes (paid add-on)
Yes (paid add-on)
Smart thermostat sync
Included (Pro tier+)
Smart thermostat sync
Included (Pro tier+)
Smart thermostat sync
Included (Pro tier+)
Dynamic pricing
Included in all plans
Paid add-on
Paid add-on
Dynamic pricing
Included in all plans
Paid add-on
Paid add-on
Dynamic pricing
Included in all plans
Paid add-on
Paid add-on
Direct booking
Direct booking
Direct booking
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Website builder
Website builder
Website builder
Payment processing
Payment processing
Payment processing
Google Vacation Rentals Partner
Google Vacation Rentals Partner
Google Vacation Rentals Partner
Integrations
Integrations
Integrations
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Accounting
Accounting
Accounting
Data tools
Data tools
Data tools
Direct booking site builders
Direct booking site builders
Direct booking site builders
Cleaning
Cleaning
Cleaning
Dynamic pricing
Dynamic pricing
Dynamic pricing
Guest portals
Guest portals
Guest portals
Guest verification
Guest verification
Guest verification
Guidebooks
Guidebooks
Guidebooks
Home automation
Home automation
Home automation
Marketing
Marketing
Marketing
Monitoring
Monitoring
Monitoring
Smart locks
Smart locks
Smart locks
Smart thermostats
Smart thermostats
Smart thermostats
Property management solutions
Property management solutions
Property management solutions
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Hospitable
Guesty
Lodgify
Reporting dashboards
Reporting dashboards
Reporting dashboards
Owner statements
Owner statements
Owner statements
Expense management
Expense management
Expense management
Professional accounting integration
Professional accounting integration
Professional accounting integration
Owner portals
Owner portals
Owner portals
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Guesty & Lodgify (Gray) | Fall 2025
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Guesty & Lodgify (Gray) | Fall 2025
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Guesty & Lodgify (Gray) | Fall 2025
Usability
9.22/10
9.22/10
8.21/10
8.14/10
Results
9.34/10
9.34/10
8.22/10
8.22/10
Implementation
9.26/10
9.26/10
7.90/10
7.90/10
8.40/10
8.40/10
Relationship
9.12/10
9.12/10
8.01/10
8.01/10
7.83/10
7.83/10
Our customers love the Hospitable difference
Our customers love the Hospitable difference
Our customers love the Hospitable difference
Guesty vs. Lodgify vs. Hospitable: summary
Guesty vs. Lodgify vs. Hospitable: summary
Guesty vs. Lodgify vs. Hospitable: summary
Choose Hospitable if you want...
Choose Hospitable if you want...
Choose Hospitable if you want...
The easiest, most automated platform
The easiest, most automated platform
The easiest, most automated platform
Advanced AI guest communication
Advanced AI guest communication
Advanced AI guest communication
Built-in dynamic pricing
Built-in dynamic pricing
Built-in dynamic pricing
Features that scale with your business
Features that scale with your business
Features that scale with your business
Top-rated usability across review platforms
Top-rated usability across review platforms
Top-rated usability across review platforms
Choose Guesty if you want...
Choose Guesty if you want...
Choose Guesty if you want...
An enterprise-ready platform
An enterprise-ready platform
An enterprise-ready platform
CRM, owner management, and multi-unit support
CRM, owner management, and multi-unit support
CRM, owner management, and multi-unit support
Deep customization for large property portfolios
Deep customization for large property portfolios
Deep customization for large property portfolios
Choose Lodgify if you want...
Choose Lodgify if you want...
Choose Lodgify if you want...
Flexibility in direct booking website design
Flexibility in direct booking website design
Flexibility in direct booking website design
Multilingual interface options
Multilingual interface options
Multilingual interface options
All your STR business in one convenient window
Automate communication, manage channels, sync calendars, push pricing updates, notify your team, and much more!
All your STR business in one convenient window
Automate communication, manage channels, sync calendars, push pricing updates, notify your team, and much more!
All your STR business in one convenient window
Automate communication, manage channels, sync calendars, push pricing updates, notify your team, and much more!