Lodgify vs. iGMS (with Hospitable)
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.
TL;DR comparison table
Platform summaries
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.
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.
Direct booking
Integrations
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.
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. iGMS & Lodgify (Gray) | Winter 2026
Usability
8.50/10
8.35/10
Results
8.68/10
8.45/10
Implementation
Relationship
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.
Dynamic pricing included
Available across all plans, at no extra cost.
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.
Common questions
What's the difference between Lodgify and iGMS?
The core difference is their operational philosophy. Lodgify is a marketing-first platform designed to help hosts build an independent brand via a powerful direct booking website. iGMS is an operations-first platform built to streamline the daily "grind" of multi-channel management and team coordination.
If you want a beautiful website, you look at Lodgify. If you want to manage a complex cleaning schedule across multiple platforms with high reliability, you look at iGMS. However, if your goal is automation and AI intelligence, Hospitable is the superior middle ground, offering the ease of Lodgify with more advanced AI than iGMS.
Which is cheaper for 1-2 properties: iGMS or Lodgify?
iGMS is very friendly for small portfolios, offering a Flexible plan that charges roughly $1 per booked night or a flat fee of around $18/month.
Lodgify has a lower entry price (~$12–$20), but its Starter plan carries a 1.9% booking fee. For a property with high revenue, this 1.9% success tax can quickly make Lodgify more expensive than iGMS.
Hospitable is often the best value because it includes proprietary dynamic pricing and smart home management (locks and thermostats) at no extra cost, features that are typically paid add-ons in both iGMS and Lodgify.
Which is better for guest communication automation: iGMS or Lodgify?
Between the two, iGMS has a more robust unified inbox and automated template system. However, both platforms are significantly behind Hospitable’s Inbox AI.
While Lodgify and iGMS rely on "if this, then that" templates, Hospitable uses Auto-Reply to answer guest questions 24/7 and Issue Alerts to detect problems (like a broken heater or noise complaint) in messages and notify the host immediately.
Are Lodgify and iGMS worth considering as a PMS for large property managers?
Lodgify is generally too limited for large property management companies (PMCs) because it lacks professional accounting integrations and owner payout tools.
iGMS can handle scaling better due to its task management, but it lacks the enterprise-grade financial reporting and Owner Payouts.
For large-scale managers, Hospitable is the preferred 2026 choice because it offers Copilot AI for plain-English financial analysis and Owner Payouts that actually move money between bank accounts—a level of financial automation that neither iGMS nor Lodgify provides.