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.
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 some automation tools available as paid add-ons.
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 some automation tools available as paid add-ons.
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 some automation tools available as paid add-ons.
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 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 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, and Lodgify all support iCal syncing and direct bookings.
Hospitable offers the widest platform coverage and is built for hosts, co-hosts, and managers, while Smoobu and Lodgify focus on individual hosts.
Hospitable has the strongest ratings (4.9 G2 / 4.8 Capterra). Smoobu scores lower, and Lodgify sits in the middle.
Pricing varies: Hospitable starts at $29/month; Smoobu at $30/month + 0.9% fee; Lodgify at $20/month + 1.9% fee. All offer free trials: 14 days with Hospitable and Smoobu, and 7 days for Lodgify.
Hospitable
Smoobu
Lodgify
Hospitable
Smoobu
Lodgify
Hospitable
Smoobu
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, 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
4.1/5
G2 rating
4.9/5
3.8/5
4.1/5
G2 rating
4.9/5
3.8/5
4.1/5
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 provides deeper AI-driven automation than both Smoobu and Lodgify:
Full guest reply automation: Hospitable includes full automation; Smoobu and Lodgify do not.
AI performance assistant: Only Hospitable offers an AI assistant to track and improve performance.
Automated upsells: Hospitable supports automated vacancy-night upsells; Smoobu and Lodgify lack this.
AI review automation: Hospitable automates guest reviews with AI; neither Smoobu nor Lodgify does.
AI reply drafts: Hospitable and Lodgify offer AI reply drafts; Smoobu does not.
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 offers much more for operations management than Lodgify or Smoobu:
Smart thermostat sync: Hospitable includes built-in thermostat syncing starting from the Professional plan; Smoobu and Lodgify don’t offer it.
Smart lock check-in: Hospitable includes smart lock automation from the Professional plan; Lodgify requires a paid add-on.
Dynamic pricing: Hospitable includes dynamic pricing in all plans; Smoobu and Lodgify charge extra.
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
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 is a much better fit for property managers:
Owner statements & payouts: Hospitable includes both; Smoobu doesn’t support either, Lodgify supports statements but not payouts.
Expense management: Included in Hospitable and Lodgify; missing in Smoobu.
Listing management: Available in Hospitable only.
Accounting integration: Hospitable supports professional accounting integrations; Smoobu and Lodgify don’t.
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
Listing management
Listing management
Listing management
Owner payout
Owner payout
Owner payout
Professional accounting integration
Professional accounting integration
Professional accounting integration
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Lodgify (Gray), Smoobu not represented | Winter 2026
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Lodgify (Gray), Smoobu not represented | Winter 2026
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Lodgify (Gray), Smoobu not represented | Winter 2026
Usability
9.19/10
9.19/10
8.35/10
Results
9.33/10
9.33/10
8.45/10
Implementation
9.23/10
9.23/10
8.55/10
8.55/10
Relationship
9.08/10
9.08/10
8.17/10
8.17/10
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.
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 tools like owner statements, owner portals, expense tracking, and integration with professional accounting systems. Hospitable is the only PMS that offers owner payouts.
Property management solutions
Includes tools like owner statements, owner portals, expense tracking, and integration with professional accounting systems. Hospitable is the only PMS that offers owner payouts.
Property management solutions
Includes tools like owner statements, owner portals, expense tracking, and integration with professional accounting systems. 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!
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!