Guesty for Hosts (formerly YourPorter) extends the Guesty ecosystem to fast-growing agencies. 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 | Guesty for Hosts | Lodgify |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | Quote-based (up to 5% commission plus setup fees) | Essential plan ≈€34 excl. VAT/month + 1.9% per direct booking |
| Onboarding | Guided onboarding, 2 to 6 weeks | Website creation, design tweaks and OTA mapping (2–4 hours) |
| Calendar sync | Full channel manager for Airbnb / Booking.com / Vrbo and more | API channel manager (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) plus iCal fallback |
| Direct bookings | Guesty sites and booking engine, configured by their team with dedicated fees | Lodgify website with online payments, coupons and upsells |
| Operations | Optional agency module with advanced workflows | Marketing and email automations, limited native field tools |
| Support | International (EN) support depending on contract | Chat/email support (EN/ES) during business hours |
| Data & analytics | Advanced API, partner marketplace | Website marketing reports, conversion tracking, Google Analytics integrations |
Guesty for Hosts focuses on: channel manager plus inbox and automation toolkit for growing property managers ; quote-based pricing with commission per booking and optional onboarding fees. 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.
