Lodgify
- • Website builder with templates, booking engine and integrated payments.
- • API channel manager for Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo plus iCal fallback.
- • Emphasis on marketing automations; limited native field operations tooling.
Lodgify helps you launch a branded direct-booking website with an integrated channel manager. Octorate is a comprehensive Italian channel manager with booking engine, smart pricing and hotel automation modules. Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.
Cross-analysis updated October 2025 using public sources and independent host feedback.
Criterion | Lodgify | Octorate |
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Public pricing | Essential plan ≈€34 excl. VAT/month + 1.9% per direct booking | ≈€49/property/month for Channel Manager + Booking Engine, extra modules like OctoSite or Smart Check-In priced separately |
Onboarding | Website creation, design tweaks and OTA mapping (2–4 hours) | Customer success-assisted onboarding, full OTA and payment setup (1–2 weeks) |
Calendar sync | API channel manager (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) plus iCal fallback | Multiple API connectors, rate engine and PMS partnerships |
Direct bookings | Lodgify website with online payments, coupons and upsells | Responsive site and booking engine, payments via Stripe/PayPal |
Operations | Marketing and email automations, limited native field tools | OctoApp for housekeeping with hotel-style workflows and limited checklists |
Support | Chat/email support (EN/ES) during business hours | IT/EN support via chat and phone, detailed knowledge base |
Data & analytics | Website marketing reports, conversion tracking, Google Analytics integrations | Revenue reports, channel mix, Excel exports and BI integrations |
Lodgify focuses on: website builder with templates, booking engine and integrated payments ; API channel manager for Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo plus iCal fallback. Octorate stands out with: hospitality-oriented solution: channel manager, booking engine and smart check-in tools ; multiple modules (Revenue, Agent, App) sold separately depending on needs. 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.