Lodgify vs. iGMS (with Hospitable)

Comparing top vacation rental platforms

Lodgify and iGMS are well-known brands in the short-term rental software market. They share many similarities, including comparable pricing models.

Comparing top vacation rental platforms

With years of experience in the short-term rental software space, OwnerRez and Lodgify have established strong reputations—each excelling in different areas:

Comparing top vacation rental platforms

With years of experience in the short-term rental software space, OwnerRez and Lodgify have established strong reputations—each excelling in different areas:

Let’s take a side-by-side look at these platforms and include Hospitable, which excels in guest communication and leads in user review scores.

But if you're considering either of these tools, you should also take a look at Hospitable, which blends automation, ease of use, and built-in features in a single, user-friendly platform.

A recognized name in the industry, Lodgify offers a broad set of features but doesn’t rank highly in user reviews. It includes a 7-day free trial, transparent pricing (note: booking fees apply on the starter plan), and some automation features available through paid add-ons.

iGMS is a short-term rental automation software aimed at individual hosts. It includes basic automation tools and channel management for major OTAs. Key features like self-check-in are only available as paid add-ons.

TL;DR comparison table

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Best for

Short-term rental automation for hosts, co-hosts, and property managers.

Basic short-term rental automation for individual hosts.

Short-term rental automation for individual hosts.

Best for

Short-term rental automation for hosts, co-hosts, and property managers.

Basic short-term rental automation for individual hosts.

Short-term rental automation for individual hosts.

Best for

Short-term rental automation for hosts, co-hosts, and property managers.

Basic short-term rental automation for individual hosts.

Short-term rental automation for individual hosts.

Platforms

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

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Google Vacation Rentals

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

Platforms

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

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Google Vacation Rentals

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

Platforms

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

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Google Vacation Rentals

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

iCal support

Direct bookings

Cost

starting $29/month

starting $27/month

starting $20/month +1.9% booking fee

Cost

starting $29/month

starting $27/month

starting $20/month +1.9% booking fee

Cost

starting $29/month

starting $27/month

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

4.6/5

4.1/5

G2 rating

4.9/5

4.6/5

4.1/5

G2 rating

4.9/5

4.6/5

4.1/5

Capterra rating

4.8/5

4.6/5

4.5/5

Capterra rating

4.8/5

4.6/5

4.5/5

Capterra rating

4.8/5

4.6/5

4.5/5

Platform summaries

Lodgify

A recognized name in the industry, Lodgify offers a broad set of features but doesn’t rank highly in user reviews.

Tailored to individual hosts

Flexible direct booking templates

Lacking property management features

Lodgify

A recognized name in the industry, Lodgify offers a broad set of features but doesn’t rank highly in user reviews.

Tailored to individual hosts

Flexible direct booking templates

Lacking property management features

Lodgify

A recognized name in the industry, Lodgify offers a broad set of features but doesn’t rank highly in user reviews.

Tailored to individual hosts

Flexible direct booking templates

Lacking property management features

iGMS

It includes basic automation tools and channel management for major OTAs.

Basic automation features

Self-check-in and dynamic pricing as paid add-ons

iGMS

It includes basic automation tools and channel management for major OTAs.

Basic automation features

Self-check-in and dynamic pricing as paid add-ons

iGMS

It includes basic automation tools and channel management for major OTAs.

Basic automation features

Self-check-in and dynamic pricing as paid add-ons

Hospitable

Originally developed for individual hosts, Hospitable has evolved into a complete property management solution—while maintaining its focus on ease of use.

Exceptional usability

Automation as the core value

Transparent pricing with dynamic pricing included at no extra cost

Hospitable

Originally developed for individual hosts, Hospitable has evolved into a complete property management solution—while maintaining its focus on ease of use.

Exceptional usability

Automation as the core value

Transparent pricing with dynamic pricing included at no extra cost

Hospitable

Originally developed for individual hosts, Hospitable has evolved into a complete property management solution—while maintaining its focus on ease of use.

Exceptional usability

Automation as the core value

Transparent pricing with dynamic pricing included at no extra cost

Feature comparison

Communication automation and AI

Both iGMS and Lodgify offer scheduled messages and AI-generated guest reply drafts, so all three platforms cover basic messaging automation and suggested AI replies.

However, Hospitable includes several advanced AI automations that neither iGMS nor Lodgify support. Full guest reply automation allows Hospitable to send AI-generated responses without manual approval, while automated upsells proactively offer guests stay extensions when nights become available. Hospitable also includes an AI performance assistant that summarizes revenue, occupancy, and review insights in plain English, plus AI-powered review automation that prepares guest reviews after checkout.

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Scheduled messages

Guest reply drafts with AI

Full guest reply automation

Automated upsells of vacancy nights

AI performance assistant

Reviews automation with AI

Operations

Both iGMS and Lodgify offer team management features and support for smart lock automations, though both require paid add-ons for smart lock check-ins while Hospitable includes this feature starting from the Professional plan.

However, Hospitable includes key operational automations that neither platform provides at no extra cost. Smart thermostat syncing is built in on Hospitable’s Professional tier, while iGMS and Lodgify do not support automated thermostat control. Dynamic pricing is also included in all Hospitable plans, whereas iGMS relies on external integrations and Lodgify charges extra as a paid add-on.

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Team management & reminders

Smart lock check-in

Included (Pro tier+)

Yes (paid add-on)

Smart lock check-in

Included (Pro tier+)

Yes (paid add-on)

Smart lock check-in

Included (Pro tier+)

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

Integrations

Paid add-on

Dynamic pricing

Included in all plans

Integrations

Paid add-on

Dynamic pricing

Included in all plans

Integrations

Paid add-on

Direct booking

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Website builder

Payment processing

Google Vacation Rentals Partner

Integrations

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Accounting

Data tools

Direct booking site builders

Cleaning

Dynamic pricing

Guest portals

Guest verification

Guidebooks

Home automation

Marketing

Monitoring

Smart locks

Smart thermostats

Property management solutions

Both iGMS and Lodgify support reporting dashboards; Lodgify offers owner statements, and expense management, and iGMS includes listing management.

However, Hospitable supports all the above-mentioned features and offers several management and accounting capabilities that neither iGMS nor Lodgify provide. Hospitable automates owner payouts directly through the platform, something neither iGMS nor Lodgify support. Finally, Hospitable provides professional accounting integrations for more advanced bookkeeping workflows.

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Hospitable

iGMS

Lodgify

Reporting dashboards

Owner statements

Expense management

Listing management

Owner payout

Professional accounting integration

G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. iGMS & Lodgify (Gray) | Winter 2026

Usability

9.19/10

8.50/10

8.35/10

Results

9.33/10

8.68/10

8.45/10

Implementation

9.23/10

8.67/10

8.55/10

Relationship

9.08/10

8.49/10

8.17/10

Our customers love the Hospitable difference

iGMS vs. Lodgify vs. Hospitable: summary

Why choose Hospitable

Advanced AI tools

- Auto Inbox automates guest messaging entirely. - Copilot provides performance insights through simple questions. - Automated upsells help maximize earnings on vacant nights.

Advanced AI tools

- Auto Inbox automates guest messaging entirely. - Copilot provides performance insights through simple questions. - Automated upsells help maximize earnings on vacant nights.

Advanced AI tools

- Auto Inbox automates guest messaging entirely. - Copilot provides performance insights through simple questions. - Automated upsells help maximize earnings on vacant nights.

Dynamic pricing included

Available across all plans, at no extra cost.

Dynamic pricing included

Available across all plans, at no extra cost.

Dynamic pricing included

Available across all plans, at no extra cost.

Smart lock and thermostat management

Included starting from the Professional plan.

Smart lock and thermostat management

Included starting from the Professional plan.

Smart lock and thermostat management

Included starting from the Professional plan.

Property management solutions

Includes features like owner statements, owner potals, expense tracking, and integration with professional accounting software. Hospitable is the only PMS that offers owner payouts.

Property management solutions

Includes features like owner statements, owner potals, expense tracking, and integration with professional accounting software. Hospitable is the only PMS that offers owner payouts.

Property management solutions

Includes features like owner statements, owner potals, expense tracking, and integration with professional accounting software. Hospitable is the only PMS that offers owner payouts.

All your STR business in one convenient window

Automate communication, manage channels, sync calendars, push pricing updates, notify your team, and much more!

Start now with a 14-day free trial

All your STR business in one convenient window

Automate communication, manage channels, sync calendars, push pricing updates, notify your team, and much more!

Start now with a 14-day free trial

All your STR business in one convenient window

Automate communication, manage channels, sync calendars, push pricing updates, notify your team, and much more!

Start now with a 14-day free trial