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Choosing the Right Vacation Rental Management Software

Lodgify alternative: Better automation

Choosing vacation rental management software can be overwhelming. Many services have similar features; some apps offer an excessive feature list. How do you ensure you get the best value for your business and don’t pay for elements you don’t need? Let’s take a look at a smart Lodgify alternative—Hospitable—and compare these apps.

Choosing the Right Vacation Rental Management Software

Lodgify alternative: Better automation

Choosing vacation rental management software can be overwhelming. Many services have similar features; some apps offer an excessive feature list. How do you ensure you get the best value for your business and don’t pay for elements you don’t need? Let’s take a look at a smart Lodgify alternative—Hospitable—and compare these apps.

Choosing the Right Vacation Rental Management Software

Lodgify alternative: Better automation

Choosing vacation rental management software can be overwhelming. Many services have similar features; some apps offer an excessive feature list. How do you ensure you get the best value for your business and don’t pay for elements you don’t need? Let’s take a look at a smart Lodgify alternative—Hospitable—and compare these apps.

Lodgify at a Glance

Lodgify is a well-known brand in the vacation rental software space, offering a robust feature set. While it doesn’t top review charts, it provides solid functionality.

Lodgify at a Glance

Lodgify is a well-known brand in the vacation rental software space, offering a robust feature set. While it doesn’t top review charts, it provides solid functionality.

Lodgify at a Glance

Lodgify is a well-known brand in the vacation rental software space, offering a robust feature set. While it doesn’t top review charts, it provides solid functionality.

7-day free trial

7-day free trial

7-day free trial

Clear pricing

Clear pricing

Clear pricing

Booking fees apply on the Starter Plan

Booking fees apply on the Starter Plan

Booking fees apply on the Starter Plan

Essential automation tools available as paid add-ons

Essential automation tools available as paid add-ons

Essential automation tools available as paid add-ons

Hospitable at a Glance

Originally designed for individual hosts, Hospitable has grown into a full-featured property management system—without compromising its focus on ease of use. That’s why it consistently earns the G2 Best Usability badge.

Hospitable at a Glance

Originally designed for individual hosts, Hospitable has grown into a full-featured property management system—without compromising its focus on ease of use. That’s why it consistently earns the G2 Best Usability badge.

Hospitable at a Glance

Originally designed for individual hosts, Hospitable has grown into a full-featured property management system—without compromising its focus on ease of use. That’s why it consistently earns the G2 Best Usability badge.

Free orientation is available

Free orientation is available

Free orientation is available

Most users find it intuitive from day one

Most users find it intuitive from day one

Most users find it intuitive from day one

14-day free trial

14-day free trial

14-day free trial

Transparent pricing

Transparent pricing

Transparent pricing

Dynamic pricing included for all users at no extra cost

Dynamic pricing included for all users at no extra cost

Dynamic pricing included for all users at no extra cost

Lodgify competitor: Hospitable and Lodgify fact sheets

Lodgify competitor: Hospitable and Lodgify fact sheets

Lodgify competitor: Hospitable and Lodgify fact sheets

General overview

General overview

General overview

Hospitable

Lodgify

Hospitable

Lodgify

Hospitable

Lodgify

Best for

Short-term rental automation for individual hosts and property managers

Short-term rental automation for individual hosts and property managers

Best for

Short-term rental automation for individual hosts and property managers

Short-term rental automation for individual hosts and property managers

Best for

Short-term rental automation for individual hosts and property managers

Short-term rental automation for individual hosts and property managers

Platforms

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Google Vacation Rentals

Platforms

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Google Vacation Rentals

Platforms

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Google Vacation Rentals

iCal support

iCal support

iCal support

Direct bookings

Direct bookings

Direct bookings

Cost

3 tiers, starting $29/month

3 tiers, starting $20/month + 1.9% booking fee

Cost

3 tiers, starting $29/month

3 tiers, starting $20/month + 1.9% booking fee

Cost

3 tiers, starting $29/month

3 tiers, starting $20/month + 1.9% booking fee

Free trial

Yes, 14 days

Yes, 7 days

Free trial

Yes, 14 days

Yes, 7 days

Free trial

Yes, 14 days

Yes, 7 days

G2 rating

4.9/5

3.8/5

G2 rating

4.9/5

3.8/5

G2 rating

4.9/5

3.8/5

Capterra rating

4.8/5

4.5/5

Capterra rating

4.8/5

4.5/5

Capterra rating

4.8/5

4.5/5

Communication automation and AI

Communication automation and AI

Communication automation and AI

Hospitable

Lodgify

Hospitable

Lodgify

Hospitable

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 option

Full guest reply automation option

Full guest reply automation option

Automated upsells of vacancy nights

Automated upsells of vacancy nights

Automated upsells of vacancy nights

AI assistant for performance analysis

AI assistant for performance analysis

AI assistant for performance analysis

Reviews automation with AI

Reviews automation with AI

Reviews automation with AI

Operations

Operations

Operations

Hospitable

Lodgify

Hospitable

Lodgify

Hospitable

Lodgify

Team management and reminders

Team management and reminders

Team management and reminders

Self-check-in with smart locks

Included, starting from the Pro tier

Yes, paid add-on

Self-check-in with smart locks

Included, starting from the Pro tier

Yes, paid add-on

Self-check-in with smart locks

Included, starting from the Pro tier

Yes, paid add-on

Smart thermostat management synced with bookings

Included, starting from the Pro tier

Smart thermostat management synced with bookings

Included, starting from the Pro tier

Smart thermostat management synced with bookings

Included, starting from the Pro tier

Dynamic pricing

Included in all plans

Yes, paid add-on

Dynamic pricing

Included in all plans

Yes, paid add-on

Dynamic pricing

Included in all plans

Yes, paid add-on

Direct booking

Direct booking

Direct booking

Hospitable

Lodgify

Hospitable

Lodgify

Hospitable

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

Lodgify

Hospitable

Lodgify

Hospitable

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

Email

Email

Email

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

Lodgify

Hospitable

Lodgify

Hospitable

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. Lodgify (Gray) | Fall 2025

G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Lodgify (Gray) | Fall 2025

G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Lodgify (Gray) | Fall 2025

Usability index

9.22/10

9.22/10

8.14/10

Results index

9.34/10

9.34/10

8.22/10

Implementation index

9.26/10

9.26/10

8.40/10

8.40/10

Relationship index

9.12/10

9.12/10

7.83/10

7.83/10

Our customers love the Hospitable difference

Our customers love the Hospitable difference

Our customers love the Hospitable difference

Is this Lodgify alternative worth it?

Both Hospitable and Lodgify are well-established property management systems, each with its own strengths. They offer:

Is this Lodgify alternative worth it?

Both Hospitable and Lodgify are well-established property management systems, each with its own strengths. They offer:

Is this Lodgify alternative worth it?

Both Hospitable and Lodgify are well-established property management systems, each with its own strengths. They offer:

Native integrations with major booking platforms

Native integrations with major booking platforms

Native integrations with major booking platforms

Direct bookings

Direct bookings

Direct bookings

iCal support for niche channels

iCal support for niche channels

iCal support for niche channels

Automated guest messaging

Automated guest messaging

Automated guest messaging

A wide range of integration partners

A wide range of integration partners

A wide range of integration partners

Transparent pricing

Transparent pricing

Transparent pricing

Onboarding support

Onboarding support

Onboarding support

While the core offerings are similar, their strengths differ—so the right choice depends on your priorities.

While the core offerings are similar, their strengths differ—so the right choice depends on your priorities.

While the core offerings are similar, their strengths differ—so the right choice depends on your priorities.

Why choose Lodgify?

Why choose Lodgify?

Why choose Lodgify?

Custom website builder

More flexibility for creating direct booking websites

Custom website builder

More flexibility for creating direct booking websites

Custom website builder

More flexibility for creating direct booking websites

Multilingual support

Interface available in multiple languages

Multilingual support

Interface available in multiple languages

Multilingual support

Interface available in multiple languages

Why choose Hospitable?

Why choose Hospitable?

Why choose Hospitable?

Smarter automation & AI

Auto Inbox automates guest communication end-to-end. Copilot delivers performance insights on demand. Automated upsells help maximize revenue during vacant nights

Smarter automation & AI

Auto Inbox automates guest communication end-to-end. Copilot delivers performance insights on demand. Automated upsells help maximize revenue during vacant nights

Smarter automation & AI

Auto Inbox automates guest communication end-to-end. Copilot delivers performance insights on demand. Automated upsells help maximize revenue during vacant nights

Dynamic pricing

Built-in and included at no extra cost for all users

Dynamic pricing

Built-in and included at no extra cost for all users

Dynamic pricing

Built-in and included at no extra cost for all users

Pro-level integrations

- Smart thermostat integration for energy efficiency - Accounting software integration for property managers

Pro-level integrations

- Smart thermostat integration for energy efficiency - Accounting software integration for property managers

Pro-level integrations

- Smart thermostat integration for energy efficiency - Accounting software integration for property managers

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Bottom line

Bottom line

Bottom line

Lodgify

If having a customizable direct booking site and multilingual interface is your top priority, Lodgify may be the better fit.

Lodgify

If having a customizable direct booking site and multilingual interface is your top priority, Lodgify may be the better fit.

Lodgify

If having a customizable direct booking site and multilingual interface is your top priority, Lodgify may be the better fit.

Hospitable

If you're looking for advanced automation, included dynamic pricing, and features that grow with your business, Hospitable stands out.

Hospitable

If you're looking for advanced automation, included dynamic pricing, and features that grow with your business, Hospitable stands out.

Hospitable

If you're looking for advanced automation, included dynamic pricing, and features that grow with your business, Hospitable stands out.

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!