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. OwnerRez attracts power users with a very complete, automation-heavy platform. Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.
Cross-analysis updated October 2025 using public sources and independent host feedback.
Criterion | Lodgify | OwnerRez |
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Public pricing | Essential plan ≈€34 excl. VAT/month + 1.9% per direct booking | Modular plans ≈40 USD/month plus paid add-ons (channel manager, QuickBooks, SMS, insurance) |
Onboarding | Website creation, design tweaks and OTA mapping (2–4 hours) | Advanced setup (OTA mapping, taxes, emails) with paid onboarding strongly advised |
Calendar sync | API channel manager (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) plus iCal fallback | API channel manager plus iCal backup, full mapping required per property |
Direct bookings | Lodgify website with online payments, coupons and upsells | Rich booking pages with Stripe/Authorize.net gateways, many technical settings |
Operations | Marketing and email automations, limited native field tools | Owner portal and task tracking, no native mobile checklists |
Support | Chat/email support (EN/ES) during business hours | US/EN support, pro onboarding at 499 USD recommended, active community |
Data & analytics | Website marketing reports, conversion tracking, Google Analytics integrations | Detailed financial reports, QuickBooks/Sage integrations, CSV/API exports |
Lodgify focuses on: website builder with templates, booking engine and integrated payments ; API channel manager for Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo plus iCal fallback. OwnerRez stands out with: US-based PMS packed with automations (triggers, workflows, direct channel manager) ; modular billing per property with paid add-ons (channel manager, QuickBooks, SMS, travel insurance). 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.