Lodgify vs Rentlio (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Lodgify grades higher than Rentlio: 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
Lodgify grades higher on the free plan. Rentlio grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Lodgify
Vacation rental software with a direct booking website builder
Free trial
Rentlio
Croatian PMS, channel manager and booking engine for rentals
From €10/mo
Which one is for you
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
Pick Rentlio if
- Fits if you run a few units in Europe and want a booking system and channel manager in one
- Works for hosts who want direct bookings on their own site
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a trial first, because none is listed
- Pricey if most of your bookings come direct, since there's a 2% fee on each
- Watch out: prices are in euros and exclude VAT
- Too light for a hotel or a big portfolio unless you book a meeting for a quote
- Watch out: the English pricing page still has a few untranslated words
How we grade them
| 2.2GPALodgifyFair | 2.0GPARentlioFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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. | B10 euros a unit a month plus 2% of direct bookings, excluding VAT. That's inside the cheaper quarter for one home, but a small portfolio multiplies it per unit. |
| Free plan and 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. | FNo free plan and no trial are on record in the listing, so there is nothing to try before paying. |
| Features | 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. | CChannel manager, booking engine, guest document scanning and an API. The listing flags that the site is written for the Croatian market first, and the bigger editions are sold by meeting. |
| Ease of use | 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. | CNo store rating on record. Linking channels and setting up units comes first. |
| Platforms and integrations | 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. | BWeb, iPhone and Android apps, with Booking.com, Airbnb and Expedia links and an open API. |
| Best for | hosts who want their own direct booking website | a Croatian-made booking system with a channel manager |
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: Lodgify and Rentlio. How we grade
Where they differ
- Lodgify also covers tasks and shared inbox.
- Rentlio also covers workflow automation and reports.
In commonWebiOSAndroidChannel manager
At a glance
| Lodgify | Rentlio | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | €10 per unit / month, plus 2% of direct bookings |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card required | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Codebay Solutions SL | Rentlio |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | rentl.io |
| Checked | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
Rentlio
- Prices are in euros, exclude VAT, and the pricing page shows a 3-unit example at €30 a month.
- Rentlio One adds a 2% commission on each booking taken through its booking engine.
- Rentlio Plus and Rentlio Pro, the hotel edition, show no price and are booked through a meeting.
- The site is written first for the Croatian market, and the English pricing page still shows a few untranslated words.
Key features
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.
Rentlio
- Channel manager
- Syncs rates, availability and reservations with Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia and over 100 other channels to avoid double bookings.
- Booking engine
- Lets guests book directly through your own website, with a 2% commission on Rentlio One for each direct booking.
- Document scanning and check-in
- Scans guest documents for check-in, or collects guest data through an online check-in feature.
- Mobile app
- A mobile app for managing bookings and guests, listed on the App Store and Google Play.
- Open API
- Public API documentation for connecting Rentlio to other tools, whether for apartments, multiple properties or a hotel.
Plans
Lodgify
Pricing could not be confirmed. See lodgify.com.
Rentlio
Rentlio One€10
per unit / month, plus 2% of direct bookings
For vacation rentals. Excludes VAT; the page shows €15 crossed out. A 2% fee applies to bookings through the booking engine. Includes channel manager, calendar and mobile app.
Rentlio PlusCustom
For property managers with a portfolio. Adds team access rights, task automation and tool integrations. Quoted after a meeting.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Lodgify or Rentlio?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Lodgify has no price we could confirm, and Rentlio starts at €10 per unit / month, plus 2% of direct bookings.
Which has a free plan, Lodgify or Rentlio?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither Lodgify nor Rentlio has a free plan. Lodgify has a free trial.
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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.