Hostify vs Lodgify (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Lodgify grades higher than Hostify: 2.2 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Hostify grades higher on features. Lodgify grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on value for money, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Hostify
Vacation rental PMS with a channel manager, priced per rental
Lodgify
Vacation rental software with a direct booking website builder
Which one is for you
Pick Hostify if
- Fits if you manage 5 or more rentals and want one system
- Works for managers running several Airbnb accounts in one place
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you have fewer than 5 rentals, as the page shows no price for fewer
- Not for you if you want a free trial, as it offers a 14-day money-back guarantee instead
- Watch out: the WordPress plugin is on the 50-99 rentals tier up, and a custom domain from 100-199
- Pricey if you want smart locks, which are an add-on at $4 per device a month
Pick Lodgify if
- Fits if you rent out a few homes and want bookings through your own website
- Works for hosts who handle reservations and guest replies from a phone
Look elsewhere if
- Watch out: we couldn't read Lodgify's prices, and figures on other sites disagree, so check before you commit
- Tight if you list beyond Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com, the only booking sites its app listings name
- Watch out: cleaning and maintenance tasks need the Ultimate plan, according to the app listing
- Not for you if you report to owners or want a built-in pricing tool, as neither is on record
- Skip it if you want a free plan, as there's only a 7-day trial
How we grade them
| 2.0GPAHostifyFair | 2.2GPALodgifyFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$20 a rental a month for 5 to 19 rentals, the middle of the category, falling to $10 by 100. The slider starts at 5 rentals, $100 a month. | CNo price is on record. Lodgify's pricing page turned our reader away with a bot check and third-party figures disagree, so we can't set it against this category's $25.52 middle. Check the price on its site before you sign up. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial. A 14-day money-back guarantee is not a trial. | CA 7-day free trial with no card needed. There's no free plan, and a week is short for connecting channels and building a website. |
| Features | BChannel manager, inbox and automations, multi-calendar, booking site and owner portal on every plan. The WordPress plugin and custom domain are on bigger tiers only, and smart locks are an add-on. | CChannel sync, a direct booking website, one inbox with saved replies, bookings from your phone and a guest app. The gaps show in the listing: only Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com are named, cleaning tasks need Ultimate, and no owner statements or pricing tool are on record. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record. A full PMS with channels and automations to set up. | CNo app-store rating on record. You connect your channel accounts and build a website before it pays off, so there's setup to do. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iPhone and Android apps, with a channel list, Stripe and an API. No desktop app is listed. | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with a separate guest app. Its connections are Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com, no API is on record, and there's no desktop app. |
| Best for | an all-in-one rental PMS priced per rental | hosts who want their own direct booking website |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Hostify and Lodgify. How we grade
Where they differ
- Hostify also covers workflow automation, invoicing and reports.
- Lodgify also covers tasks and shared inbox.
At a glance
| Hostify | Lodgify | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free trial |
| Starts at | $20 per rental / month (5-19 rentals) | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 7-day free trial, no credit card required |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Hostify | Codebay Solutions SL |
| Price read from | hostify.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Hostify
- The pricing slider starts at 5 units; the page does not show a price for fewer than 5 properties in its visible text.
- Smart Locks Hub is an add-on at $4 per device per month.
- The WordPress plugin is listed only from the 50-99 rentals tier, and a custom domain from 100-199.
- The vendor gives a 14-day money-back guarantee instead of a free trial.
Lodgify
- Lodgify's pricing page and help center turned this site's readers away with a bot check, so prices are not recorded; third-party figures disagree.
- Task management for cleaners and maintenance staff needs the Ultimate plan, according to the app listing.
- The app listings name Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com as the connected booking sites.
Key features
Hostify
- Channel manager
- Connects Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Agoda, TripAdvisor and PlumGuide; the homepage also mentions 400+ channels through connectivity partners.
- Unified inbox and automations
- Guest messages from every channel in one inbox, with automated messages, tasks, payments, reviews and pricing.
- Multi-calendar
- A calendar across properties for bulk updates of rates, availability and minimum stay.
- Booking website
- A booking website with Stripe payments, with a WordPress plugin on the larger tiers for further customization.
- Owner portal and reporting
- Owner portal, team roles, payment processing and advanced reporting are listed as part of every plan.
Lodgify
- Channel sync
- Connects Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com so bookings land in one place and every channel's calendar updates automatically to prevent double bookings.
- Direct booking website
- Hosts build their own booking website, which is connected to the same calendar and reservations as the listing channels.
- Unified inbox
- Guest conversations from every channel sit in one inbox with saved replies, on the web and in the mobile apps.
- Reservations on the go
- The iOS and Android apps send a push notification for each new booking and let hosts view guest details, edit reservations, send quotes and add notes.
- Tasks for cleaners and maintenance
- Assign tasks and view a task calendar to coordinate cleaning and maintenance staff. The app listing limits this to the Ultimate plan.
- Lodgify Guest app
- A free guest app holds Wi-Fi passwords, door codes, house rules, receipts and rental agreements, plus a pre-check-in form.
Plans
Hostify
5-19 rentals$20
per rental / month
All features. Charged per active property in the billing period; the slider starts at 5 units, $100 a month.
20-49 rentals$16
per rental / month
All features at a lower per-rental rate.
50-99 rentals$13
per rental / month
All features plus the WordPress plugin.
100-199 rentals$10
per rental / month
All features plus a custom domain and the WordPress plugin.
200+ rentalsCustom
Quoted on request. Adds customizations, app branding and WhatsApp support.
Lodgify
Pricing could not be confirmed. See lodgify.com.
Ways to pay less
Hostify
- Other savings
Black Friday: 50% off the first 3 months
A banner on the pricing page lists 50% off the first 3 months for Black Friday 2026, and 40% off the first 2 months for Cyber Week 2026. No end date is shown.
Lodgify
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Hostify or Lodgify?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Hostify starts at $20 per rental / month (5-19 rentals), and Lodgify has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Hostify or Lodgify?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither Hostify nor Lodgify has a free plan. Lodgify has a free trial.
More comparisons
How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.