Comparing Lodgify and OwnerRez: What you need to know
The short-term rental industry has changed dramatically. With fierce competition, high guest expectations, and a growing number of listing sites to manage, operators need more than experience to stay competitive.
That’s where property management systems (PMS) come in. A good solution streamlines routine tasks, eliminates errors, and gives you the data to make smart decisions. But a truly great PMS offers you every function from booking management and calendar syncing to guest communication and a direct booking site under one roof.
Lodgify and OwnerRez are two of the better-known options in the marketplace. Of course, there’s no guarantee they’ll suit your exact setup.
So why don’t we explore how the two PMS compare across their key features, pricing, and user experience? You can see whether either is the right fit or if you must look elsewhere for the right solution for your vacation rental business.
Key differences between Lodgify and OwnerRez
The choice between Lodgify and OwnerRez comes down to the level of flexibility you need. While Lodgify has some customization options, OwnerRez has the broader feature set and deeper automation workflows.
However, the tradeoff is that OwnerRez is more complex. Lodgify offers greater ease of use and a shallower learning curve so you can get started quickly.
The two platforms match up on value for money. While Lodgify has a lower starter price and custom plans, it also has a 1.9% booking fee on some plans.
Lodgify: Who is it best for?
Lodgify works best for individual hosts and small teams taking care of operations alone. You get access to a range of features from the first plan rather than having to upgrade and stitch on tools.
With Lodgify’s flexible pricing, small businesses are also more likely to find a subscription that fits into their monthly budget. You can choose between three tiers and monthly, annual, and biennial commitments.
OwnerRez: Who is it best for?
Property managers with growing portfolios are most likely to appreciate OwnerRez. Its channel syncing and multi-unit management make it easier to handle rentals across various locations and sites.
OwnerRez also has a range of optional add-ons instead of tiers to give hosts more control over their tech stack. However, large companies may need to look elsewhere, as it doesn’t offer custom plans to meet your specific needs until you’re managing over 500 properties.
Why Hostfully is the best alternative to Lodgify and OwnerRez
Although Lodgify and OwnerRez have their strengths, Hostfully is the only PMS that strikes the right balance between flexibility, customer support, and user friendly experience.
Hostfully has the most comprehensive range of features on the market with booking management and channel syncing. We also have less common but equally essential tools like a no-code website builder, a digital guidebook, and smart tech.
But our standout feature is our unique booking pipeline, which gives you full visibility and control throughout the guest journey. You see all past, present, and upcoming bookings on our CRM-style interface.
To balance the depth of our features, Hostfully offers guided onboarding, a customer success manager, and 24/7 live chat support. Our international team also makes sure you can make the most of your features whether you’re in the northernmost point of Canada or the tip of Argentina.
Looking for a niche feature? Hostfully has over 100 integrations with apps like dynamic pricing tools, marketing automation, and payment processing.
Hostfully vs Lodgify vs OwnerRez: A feature comparison
| Feature | Hostfully | Lodgify | OwnerRez |
| Centralized automation | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Multi/stacked calendars | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Booking pipeline | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Proprietary guidebook | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Channel manager | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Unified inbox | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| AI assistant | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Direct booking website | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Accounting functionality | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Owner portal | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Email templates | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Task management | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Mobile app | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ (PWA only) |
| Minimum contract period | One month | One month | One month |
| Booking fee | Zero booking fees | 1.9% | Zero booking fees |
| Property minimum | One | One | One |
| Scalable pricing | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Custom plans | ✔️ from 21 listings | ✔️ from 100 listings | ✔️ from 500 listings |
| Customer success manager | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Direct integrations with popular OTAs (Airbnb, Vrbo, Expedia, Booking.com, etc) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| API | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| 24/7 global live chat support (including weekends) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ |
Real customer testimonials: Why businesses choose Hostfully over Lodgify and OwnerRez
| “I used Lodgify and Octorate previously and Hostfully is MUCH BETTER. It is VERY intuitive and easy to use.
Using Hostfully has allowed me to manage 2 vacation rentals by myself, coordinating seamlessly with channels such as Airbnb and Booking, sending automated communications, and managing my business better. Best of all, I now take 50% of bookings directly through Hostfully, so I can earn more money. |
| “Since starting our company as an on-site provider servicing vacation rentals, Hostfully has played a huge part in our success. The product support and integrations with industry staples has made the managing of a larger portfolio possible. The ability to use only the parts of the software that we needed, with the option to grow and add on seamlessly, has made our business thrive without adding specialized employees. This feature alone has allowed us to survive as we grew.”
— David M |
| “Get it if you’re looking to grow your business!
Great team to onboard with and open office hours to answer questions between scheduled meetings with a dedicated specialist. There are so many great educational help articles and videos to learn the platform. Robust features, a lot of integrations (some are even free with using Hostfully, like Turno, so I’m already saving on my monthly costs since enrolling), and customizable detailed owners reports that can automatically generate. Hostfully takes user feedback seriously and makes updates for a better experience when possible. There have been a few new features already since I started using the platform 6 months ago.” — Kelsey J |
Switching to Hostfully is easy and seamless
Changing PMS may be the best decision for your business but it’s not without its challenges. You risk causing some downtime and disruption while you move.
Hostfully minimizes the impact of switching software with guided one-on-one onboarding. We introduce you to the team with a kickoff call and assign you a dedicated customer success manager. Our specialists help you with everything from creating a timeline to transferring data and reconnecting your tech stack.
Are you moving from Lodgify to Hostfully? Let us give you a tour of our additional features and show you how they work before you integrate them into your processes.
Or perhaps you’re swapping from OwnerRez to Hostfully. Our specialist team shows you how to access the same multi-property management, team access, and marketing tools from our own dashboard and mobile app.
Know Hostfully has what you need? Now you can see it!
Book a free personalized demo to see Hostfully in action and explore its features.
