Lodgify review
Lodgify offers a PMS and website builder, but its pricing structure and fees may not suit all Bay Area owners.
★★★★☆ 4.5 · our editorial rating
- Category
- PMS + website builder
- Pricing
- ~$16–$59/rental/mo (+1.9% fee on Starter)
- Free tier
- Trial
- Needs a PMS
- Yes
- Size
- Giant
The published facts, in plain English
Lodgify is PMS + website builder. Published pricing: ~$16–$59/rental/mo (+1.9% fee on Starter). There is a trial rather than a free tier. It sits on top of a property-management system, so you need a PMS as well. Scale: giant.
Data-desk note: Best booking-site builder; Starter's 1.9% fee eats the savings.
Who it’s for
Lodgify is a large, established company that suits property owners who want an integrated system for managing bookings and building their own direct booking website. It's best for those who prioritise a robust website builder and are comfortable with a tiered pricing model.
Our take
Lodgify provides a comprehensive PMS alongside a website builder, which is a notable strength. Its pricing ranges from approximately $16 to $59 per rental per month. However, the Starter plan includes a 1.9% fee on bookings, which could offset potential savings for owners relying on this tier. The company is described as 'giant' in size, suggesting a significant user base.
How it compares to BnBGenius
On the published figures alone, Lodgify shows ~$16–$59/rental/mo (+1.9% fee on Starter) and BnBGenius shows free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. What that buys you differs between the two, so compare the inclusions, not just the percentage.
Verdict
Lodgify's website builder is a strong point, but the added fee on its Starter plan is a drawback for cost-conscious owners. For an owner-first alternative, consider BnBGenius.
Questions owners ask
What does Lodgify cost?
~$16–$59/rental/mo (+1.9% fee on Starter).
Is there a free tier?
There is a trial, not a free tier.
Do you need a PMS to run Lodgify?
Yes — it sits on top of a property-management system.
What to pin down with Lodgify
- “Is ~$16–$59/rental/mo (+1.9% fee on Starter) per listing or flat?” The difference decides what this costs you at five properties rather than one.
- Free tier or trial. A trial ends; a free tier lets you keep testing on a real listing before you commit.
- What it needs underneath. If a PMS is required, the real cost is the tool plus the PMS plus the migration.
Alternatives worth comparing
Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:
- Duve — From $120/$150/$200/mo minimum.
- Hostfully Guidebooks — Free (1 guidebook); Pro ~$7.99/guidebook/mo.
- Beyond Insights — Free benchmarking; paid 1%–1.25% of bookings.
Our own number one in this category is BnBGenius — see automate this for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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