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Lodgify vs. Smoobu (with Hospitable)

Lodgify vs. Smoobu (with Hospitable)

Lodgify vs. Smoobu (with Hospitable)

Comparing top vacation rental platforms

Lodgify and Smoobu are established names in the short-term rental software industry. They share several similarities, including closely aligned pricing structures.

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 compare these platforms directly and include Hospitable, which stands out in guest communication and consistently leads in user review ratings.

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.

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.

Lodgify logo

A well-known player in the space, Lodgify provides a wide range of features but does not score highly in user reviews. It comes with a 7-day free trial, transparent pricing (note: booking fees apply on the starter plan), and automation tools available as paid add-ons.

Lodgify logo

A well-known player in the space, Lodgify provides a wide range of features but does not score highly in user reviews. It comes with a 7-day free trial, transparent pricing (note: booking fees apply on the starter plan), and automation tools available as paid add-ons.

Lodgify logo

A well-known player in the space, Lodgify provides a wide range of features but does not score highly in user reviews. It comes with a 7-day free trial, transparent pricing (note: booking fees apply on the starter plan), and automation tools available as paid add-ons.

Smoobu logo

Smoobu includes basic automation features like scheduled messaging and multi-channel sync. However, it falls short in several key areas: it lacks AI automation, doesn’t support Google Vacation Rentals, and offers no tools for co-hosting or property management.

Smoobu logo

Smoobu includes basic automation features like scheduled messaging and multi-channel sync. However, it falls short in several key areas: it lacks AI automation, doesn’t support Google Vacation Rentals, and offers no tools for co-hosting or property management.

Smoobu logo

Smoobu includes basic automation features like scheduled messaging and multi-channel sync. However, it falls short in several key areas: it lacks AI automation, doesn’t support Google Vacation Rentals, and offers no tools for co-hosting or property management.

TL;DR comparison table

TL;DR comparison table

TL;DR comparison table

Hospitable

Smoobu

Lodgify

Hospitable

Smoobu

Lodgify

Hospitable

Smoobu

Lodgify

Best for

Short-term rental automation for individual 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 individual 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 individual 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, Expedia

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

Platforms

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

Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia

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

Platforms

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

Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia

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

iCal support

iCal support

iCal support

Direct bookings

Direct bookings

Direct bookings

Cost

starting $29/month

starting $30/month +0.9% booking fee

starting $20/month +1.9% booking fee

Cost

starting $29/month

starting $30/month +0.9% booking fee

starting $20/month +1.9% booking fee

Cost

starting $29/month

starting $30/month +0.9% booking fee

starting $20/month +1.9% booking fee

Free trial

Yes, 14 days

Yes, 14 days

Yes, 7 days

Free trial

Yes, 14 days

Yes, 14 days

Yes, 7 days

Free trial

Yes, 14 days

Yes, 14 days

Yes, 7 days

G2 rating

4.9/5

3.8/5

3.8/5

G2 rating

4.9/5

3.8/5

3.8/5

G2 rating

4.9/5

3.8/5

3.8/5

Capterra rating

4.8/5

4.5/5

4.5/5

Capterra rating

4.8/5

4.5/5

4.5/5

Capterra rating

4.8/5

4.5/5

4.5/5

Platform summaries

Platform summaries

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

Lodify logo

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

Lodify logo
Lodify logo

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

Smoobu logo

Smoobu

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

No AI automation

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

No property management solutions

No Google Vacation Rentals support

Smoobu logo

Smoobu

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

No AI automation

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

No property management solutions

No Google Vacation Rentals support

Smoobu logo

Smoobu

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

No AI automation

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

No property management solutions

Hospitable

nitially created for individual hosts, Hospitable has developed into a full-scale property management system—while preserving its reputation for simplicity and ease of use. It regularly receives the G2 Best Usability badge.

Exceptional usability

Automation as the core value

Transparent pricing with dynamic pricing included at no extra cost

Hospitable logo

Hospitable

nitially created for individual hosts, Hospitable has developed into a full-scale property management system—while preserving its reputation for simplicity and ease of use. It regularly receives the G2 Best Usability badge.

Exceptional usability

Automation as the core value

Transparent pricing with dynamic pricing included at no extra cost

Hospitable logo
Hospitable logo

Hospitable

nitially created for individual hosts, Hospitable has developed into a full-scale property management system—while preserving its reputation for simplicity and ease of use. It regularly receives the G2 Best Usability badge.

Exceptional usability

Automation as the core value

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

Smoobu

Lodgify

Hospitable

Smoobu

Lodgify

Hospitable

Smoobu

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

Automated upsells of vacancy nights

Automated upsells of vacancy nights

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

Smoobu

Lodgify

Hospitable

Smoobu

Lodgify

Hospitable

Smoobu

Lodgify

Team management & reminders

Team management & reminders

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

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

Smoobu

Lodgify

Hospitable

Smoobu

Lodgify

Hospitable

Smoobu

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

Smoobu

Lodgify

Hospitable

Smoobu

Lodgify

Hospitable

Smoobu

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

Smoobu

Lodgify

Hospitable

Smoobu

Lodgify

Hospitable

Smoobu

Lodgify

Reporting dashboards

Reporting dashboards

Reporting dashboards

Owner statements

Owner statements

Owner statements

Expense management

Expense management

Expense management

Accounting integration

Accounting integration

Accounting integration

G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Lodgify (Gray), Smoobu not represented | Fall 2025

G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Lodgify (Gray), Smoobu not represented | Fall 2025

G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Lodgify (Gray), Smoobu not represented | Fall 2025

Usability

9.22/10

9.22/10

8.14/10

Results

9.34/10

9.34/10

8.22/10

Implementation

9.26/10

9.26/10

8.40/10

8.40/10

Relationship

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

Smoobu vs. Lodgify vs. Hospitable: summary

Smoobu vs. Lodgify vs. Hospitable: summary

Smoobu vs. Lodgify vs. Hospitable: summary

Why choose Hospitable

Why choose Hospitable

Why choose Hospitable

Advanced AI tools

- Auto Inbox fully automates guest communication. - Copilot provides performance insights through natural-language queries. - Automated upsells help boost revenue from vacant nights.

Advanced AI tools

- Auto Inbox fully automates guest communication. - Copilot provides performance insights through natural-language queries. - Automated upsells help boost revenue from vacant nights.

Advanced AI tools

- Auto Inbox fully automates guest communication. - Copilot provides performance insights through natural-language queries. - Automated upsells help boost revenue from vacant nights.

Dynamic pricing included

Built into every plan, with no additional cost.

Dynamic pricing included

Built into every plan, with no additional cost.

Dynamic pricing included

Built into every plan, with no additional cost.

Property management solutions

Includes tools like owner statements, expense tracking, and integration with professional accounting systems.

Property management solutions

Includes tools like owner statements, expense tracking, and integration with professional accounting systems.

Property management solutions

Includes tools like owner statements, expense tracking, and integration with professional accounting systems.

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!