Bookiply sells a turnkey service: they create listings, manage channels and handle guest support for a commission. Lodgify helps you launch a branded direct-booking website with an integrated channel manager. Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.
Cross-analysis updated October 2025 using public sources and independent host feedback.
| Criterion | Bookiply | Lodgify |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | 10–15 % commission per booking + media/setup package depending on destination | Essential plan ≈€34 excl. VAT/month + 1.9% per direct booking |
| Onboarding | Bookiply team builds listings, arranges photo shoots and trains you quickly (2–3 weeks) | Website creation, design tweaks and OTA mapping (2–4 hours) |
| Calendar sync | Bookiply manages the channel manager for you; limited access to fine-tuning | API channel manager (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) plus iCal fallback |
| Direct bookings | No owner-branded mini-site; OTA distribution handled by Bookiply takes priority | Lodgify website with online payments, coupons and upsells |
| Operations | Simple portal to monitor bookings, no built-in checklists or field tracking | Marketing and email automations, limited native field tools |
| Support | Local account manager with multilingual guest support | Chat/email support (EN/ES) during business hours |
| Data & analytics | Provided reports with limited raw exports or customisation | Website marketing reports, conversion tracking, Google Analytics integrations |
Bookiply focuses on: done-for-you service: listing creation, OTA distribution and guest support handled for you ; commission taken on every booking plus optional photo/content packages. Lodgify stands out with: website builder with templates, booking engine and integrated payments ; API channel manager for Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo plus iCal fallback. This comparison highlights the key criteria to help you pick the right stack for your portfolio.
Clear scheduling, mobile checklists and unlimited exports to run your stays without commission.
