Hospitable vs. Lodgify

Choosing vacation rental management software is a big decision. There are lots of options out there, but which of them is better for your STR business? Should you choose Hospitable or Lodgify as a channel manager for your listings?

Actually, it depends on what you are looking for. Both Lodgify and Hospitable offer a solution for short-term rental property management but may not be the best fit for every business. To help you make an informed choice, here we compare Hospitable vs. Lodgify by features, integrations, pricing, and more.

Hospitable at a glance

Hospitable was originally built for individual hosts, and while it has evolved into a comprehensive property management system, ease of use remains its top priority. That’s why it continues to earn the G2 Best Usability badge. Orientation is available, but most users find the interface intuitive from the start. Enjoy a 14-day free trial, transparent pricing, and the only PMS that includes a dynamic pricing feature at no additional cost.

Lodgify at a glance

Lodgify is a recognized name in the short-term rental software space. Although it doesn’t stand out on review platforms, it provides a robust suite of features. It comes with a 7-day free trial, transparent pricing (though a booking fee applies to the starter plan), and offers key automation features as paid add-ons.

Compare Hospitable vs. Lodgify using the tables below.

HospitableLodgify
Best forShort-term rental automation for individual hosts and property managers.Short-term rental automation for individual hosts and property managers.
PlatformsAirbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation RentalsAirbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Google Vacation Rentals
iCal supportYesYes
Direct bookingsYesYes
Cost3 tiers, starting $29/month3 tiers, starting $20/month +1.9% booking fee
Free trialYes, 14 daysYes, 7 days
G2 ratings4.9/53.8/5
Capterra ratings4.8/54.5/5

Communication automation and AI

HospitableLodgify
Scheduled messagesYesYes
Guest reply drafts with AIYesYes
Full guest reply automation optionYesNo
Automated upsells of vacancy nightsYesNo
AI assistant for performance analysisYesNo
Reviews automation with AIYesNo

Operations

HospitableLodgify
Team management and remindersYesYes
Self-check-in with smart locksIncluded, starting from the Pro tierYes, paid add-on
Smart thermostat management in-sync with bookingsIncluded, starting from the Pro tierNo
Dynamic pricingIncluded in all plansYes, paid add-on

Direct booking

HospitableLodgify
Website builderYesYes
Payment processingYesYes
Google Vacation Rentals PartnerYesYes

Integrations

HospitableLodgify
AccountingYesNo
Data toolsYesYes
Direct booking website buildersYesYes
CleaningYesYes
Dynamic pricingYesYes
EmailYesYes
Guest portalsYesYes
Guest verificationYesYes
GuidebooksYesYes
Home automationYesYes
MarketingYesYes
MonitoringYesYes
Smart locksYesYes
Smart thermostatsYesNo

Property management solutions

HospitableLodgify
Reporting dashboardsYesYes
Owner statementsYesYes
Expense managementYesYes
Professional accounting integrationYesNo

G2 ratings (Spring 2025)

HospitableLodgify
Usability index9.32/107.64/10
Results index9.27/107.75/10
Implementation index9.32/107.95/10
Relationship index9.22/107.25/10

Our customers love the Hospitable difference

G2 Best Real Estate
G2 Momentum Leader
G2 Most Implementable
G2 Best Usability

Choosing between Hospitable and Lodgify isn’t straightforward—both are reputable property management systems.

Each offers native integrations with major booking platforms and holds preferred partner status. They both provide channel management, including iCal for niche channels, automated guest communication, comparable integration partner lists, free trials with orientation included, and transparent pricing.

Hospitable advantages

  • More advanced AI solutions: Auto Inbox completely automates guest communication, Copilot provides insights into your performance—just ask a question, automated upsells in case of vacant nights.
  • A dynamic pricing solution is available to all users on all plans at no exta cost.
  • Integration with advanced accounting software for property managers.
  • Integration with smart thermostats for energy efficiency during vacancies.

Lodgify advantages

  • More flexible direct booking website builder.
  • Multiple languages of the user interface.

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