Guesty vs. Lodgify
Guesty and Lodgify are famous vacation rental automation platforms with years of presence on the market. Still, the two of them do not fully represent the spectrum of short-term rental hosts’ needs. We will enrich the comparison by adding Hospitable to the review.
If you wanted to compare these solutions to computer software:
- Guesty is Linux, suitable only for advanced users
- Hospitable is iOS, easy to use, excelling in automation and user experience
- Lodgify is Android and has the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches
Check the table below for a TL;DR comparison
| Guesty | Lodgify | Hospitable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Basic automation for individual hosts, enterprise-class for property managers. | 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 on Lite 11 channels on Pro | Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Google Vacation Rentals | Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals |
| iCal support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Direct bookings | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cost | starting $39/month on Lite, enterprise pricing on Pro | starting $20/month +1.9% booking fee | starting $29/month |
| Free trial | ✅14 days on Lite, ❌ on Pro | ✅ 7 days | ✅ 14 days |
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Guesty vs. Lodgify: Executive Summary
Guesty
Arguably the most recognizable name in the short-term rental software market, Guesty is divided into two separate platforms: Guesty Lite (formerly Guesty for Hosts / YourPorter) is built for individual hosts managing up to three listings and includes basic automation tools. The full Guesty platform is an enterprise-grade solution tailored for property management companies, offering advanced features like CRM, owner management, and multi-unit support. These platforms have separate pricing structures and feature sets, and do not share capabilities.
Lodgify
Lodgify is a well-known brand in the short-term rental software space, offering a solid range of features. While it doesn’t lead on review platforms, it delivers reliable functionality.
Lodgify includes a 7-day free trial, transparent pricing (though booking fees apply on the starter plan), and access to essential automation tools—offered as paid add-ons.
Hospitable
Initially designed for individual hosts, Hospitable has evolved into a comprehensive property management system—while maintaining its signature simplicity and ease of use. That’s why it consistently earns the G2 Best Usability badge. Orientation is available, but most users find the platform intuitive from the start.
Enjoy a 14-day free trial, transparent pricing, and the only PMS with dynamic pricing included at no extra cost.
Compare Guesty vs. Lodgify vs. Hospitable using the tables below
Communication automation and AI
| Guesty | Lodgify | Hospitable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled messages | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Guest reply drafts with AI | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Full guest reply automation option | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Automated upsells of vacancy nights | Through integrations | ❌ | ✅ |
| AI assistant for performance analysis | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Reviews automation with AI | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Operations
| Guesty | Lodgify | Hospitable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team management and reminders | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Self-check-in with smart locks | ✅ paid add-on | ✅ paid add-on | ✅ starting from the Pro tier |
| Smart thermostat management in-sync with bookings | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ starting from the Pro tier |
| Dynamic pricing | ✅ paid add-on | ✅ paid add-on | ✅ Included in all plans |
Integrations
| Guesty | Lodgify | Hospitable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Data tools | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Direct booking website builders | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cleaning | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Dynamic pricing | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Guest portals | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Guest verification | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Guidebooks | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Home automation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Marketing | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Monitoring | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Smart locks | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Smart thermostats | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Direct booking
| Guesty | Lodgify | Hospitable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website builder | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Payment processing | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Google Vacation Rentals Partner | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Property management solutions
| Guesty | Lodgify | Hospitable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reporting dashboards | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Owner statements | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Expense management | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Professional accounting integration | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
G2 ratings (Spring 2025)
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What do 15,000 successful hosts have in common? Hint: it’s not luck.
They discovered the tool that reduces hassle, boosts revenue, and keeps their guests happier than ever. Since then, they love Hospitable.
Hospitable is our go-to property management software. It is truly the best in the industry!
Automated guest messaging with Hospitable has been a game-changer for us, reducing the time we spend on guest communication by 90%.
I love how simple it is to learn and use. You can have it all set up and running in just one afternoon.
Automates all of the tasks I don’t want to deal with myself.
We love the peace and quiet of limited guest messages that we must manually respond to!
Guesty vs. Lodgify: summary
Hospitable will be the easiest to live with, saving you a lot of time with top-tier automation tools.
Lodgify is the one to consider if your top priority is the flexibility in direct booking website design.
Guesty is a good option if you’re managing an extensive portfolio of properties, including multi-unit properties like hotels.
