Hospitable (ex Smartbnb) shines on automated messaging and multi-OTA management without heavy setup. 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 | Hospitable | Lodgify |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | 40 USD/month for 2 listings + 6 USD per additional listing (monthly or annual) | Essential plan ≈€34 excl. VAT/month + 1.9% per direct booking |
| Onboarding | Guided setup of message templates and OTA connectors, under 2 hours | Website creation, design tweaks and OTA mapping (2–4 hours) |
| Calendar sync | API connections to Airbnb/Booking/Vrbo plus iCal with auto checks | API channel manager (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) plus iCal fallback |
| Direct bookings | Simple booking site, Stripe payments, limited local tax management | Lodgify website with online payments, coupons and upsells |
| Operations | Task reminders and Turno/Operto integrations, no native checklists | Marketing and email automations, limited native field tools |
| Support | EN support 7 days via chat, webinars and Facebook community | Chat/email support (EN/ES) during business hours |
| Data & analytics | Messaging/booking dashboards, CSV export, no advanced financial analytics | Website marketing reports, conversion tracking, Google Analytics integrations |
Hospitable focuses on: powerful automated messaging and instant guest replies across OTAs ; channel manager for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus smart lock and dynamic pricing partners. 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.
