Comparing Hospitable and Lodgify: What you need to know
Smart vacation rental operators know you can’t go it alone. Whether you’re scaling your business or just trying to stay competitive, you need a Property Management System (PMS) to streamline key processes.
Not just any software will do, though. Picking the right PMS can be the difference between taking your vacation rental business to the next level and spending your budget on clunky tools that slow processes down and lead to costly mistakes.
Many companies turn to Hospitable and Lodgify for their ease of use and range of automation, data analytics, and task management features. But there’s no guarantee either one will be the right fit for your specific context.
Let’s compare both platforms to see how they compare. Explore their key features, pros and cons, and best use cases to see whether they’ll get the results you need.
Key differences between Hospitable and Lodgify
Hospitable and Lodgify are both designed for small businesses, but they have different core focuses. While Hospitable is built around its guest experience and communication modules, Lodgify is more concerned with direct booking and branding.
What’s more, Hospitable has a more flexible fee structure than Lodgify. The platform not only has sliding scale pricing but also gives a choice of three plans. Lodgify keeps things simple by only offering its starter plan for users with one or two properties.
Hospitable: Who is it best for?
Given its emphasis on guest messaging, Hospitable is best for self-managing hosts who need to save time on communication. You’re less likely to worry about double bookings when you’re only managing a handful of properties, but you might find it hard to step away from your day job to field questions or handle check-ins.
Hospitable also works well for those primarily hosting through listing platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. The platform has a deep connection with these websites via its Open API.
Lodgify: Who is it best for?
Lodgify is a good vacation rental software for those looking to build a business off major listing sites. It enables you to limit your dependency on sites like Airbnb and Vrbo from the start because it includes many web-building tools in its lowest tier.
Compared to many alternatives, Lodgify also offers a high level of website customization. Its website builder tool gives you a range of templates, themes, and editable sections to align the look with your brand.
Why Hostfully is the best alternative to Hospitable and Lodgify
Hospitable and Lodgify both serve their use cases well. But when your vacation rental business needs both automation and scalability, Hostfully PMS offers a more comprehensive solution.
From the start, Hostfully gives you access to core vacation rental management features like messaging automation, task management, and owner access. Businesses have everything they need to start building out their operations from their first vacation rental property. Hostfully is also the only platform to include a booking pipeline, digital guidebook feature, and a no-code direct booking site, so you don’t need to keep managing disparate tools.
Hostfully also grows with your business. Once you’re ready to expand, our platform offers fully customized pricing so you can select the features you need. None of our plans include booking fees, so you never have to worry about these extra charges driving up the subscription costs and cutting into your profits.
And did we mention Hostfully’s customer support? All users get access to 24/7 live chat assistance, so you can get help with urgent issues no matter your time zone.
Hostfully vs Hospitable vs Lodgify: A feature comparison
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| Minimum contract period | One month | One month | One month | ||
| Booking fee | Zero booking fees | 1-4% | 1.9% | ||
| Property minimum | One | One | One | ||
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| Custom plans | from 21 listings |
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Direct integrations with popular booking platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Expedia, Booking.com, ect) |
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Real customer testimonials: Why businesses choose Hostfully over Hospitable and Lodgify
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“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. |
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“Hostfully has been an absolute game-changer for our property management operations. The platform is user-friendly, robust, and incredibly efficient. It seamlessly integrates all aspects of our short-term rental business, from booking management to guest communication and even maintenance scheduling. The guidebook feature is a standout, providing our guests with comprehensive, personalised information that enhances their stay. The customer support team is responsive and knowledgeable, always ready to assist with any queries. Hostfully has significantly streamlined our processes, saved us time, and improved our guest satisfaction. Highly recommended for any property management professional looking to elevate their business!” |
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“I have been working with Hostfully for a few months now, and I am extremely impressed with their support. They are always ready to assist in every way possible, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience. The best part is that they continually add so many integrations and AI for messages—it’s just amazing!” |
Switching to Hostfully is easy and seamless
Changing PMS can feel like a risk, especially when your current setup works. You may be tempted to avoid the possible disruption to your operations and stick with your old provider, even if you’re not getting the results you want.
Hostfully understands these risks, so we’ve made it easy to switch to our platform without losing momentum.
All new Hostfully users start with a kickoff call where we introduce you to the onboarding team. But we don’t expect you to chase after different people. We assign you a dedicated onboarding manager who can find answers to questions or put you in touch with the right experts.
Hostfully also takes care of all the technical complexities. If you’re moving from Hospitable to Hostfully, we help you reconnect all your integrations and listing sites. Or if you’re transferring your direct booking site from Lodgify to Hostfully, we enable you to migrate everything quickly and smoothly.
Best of all, Hostfully lets you set the pace. Tell us when you’re ready to get started and move through all the onboarding steps when it suits you.
You’ve done the research. Now it’s time to see Hostfully in action!
Book a personalized demo to experience the Hostfully platform firsthand.
