Hostaway vs Lodgify

Two PMS,
compared like they're not paying for the listing.

We've signed up for both. Here's where Hostaway wins, where Lodgify wins, and the third option most hosts haven't considered yet.

Last verified 2026-05-09
TL;DR
  • — Hostaway: Helsinki-based all-in-one PMS with 300+ integrations and an open API.
  • — Lodgify: Barcelona-based PMS leading with a direct-booking website builder.
  • — BookBed: An alternative to both — plan-tier pricing, 60-second iCal sync, white-label widget, EU data residency. From €9/mo.

Feature-by-feature, three columns

Feature
Hostaway
Lodgify
BookBed
Starting price
Approx $40/listing/mo (custom quote, ~5-listing min)
$32/mo (1 prop, annual)
€12/mo (€9 annual)
Per-unit pricing model
Per-listing scaling, negotiated; revenue-share option available
Per-property scaling on every plan
Plan tiers (3 / 25 / unlimited)
Booking commission
0% on PMS plans; direct-booking engine takes a % despite 'free' marketing
0% on Pro/Ultimate; +1.9% on Starter monthly
0% on every plan
Free trial
No free trial — demo + sales call required
7 days, no card
14 days, no card
Setup fee
$100–$500 (commonly $500)
—
€0
Contract length
Annual contract typical
Annual; 14-day refund window then non-refundable
Month-to-month
iCal sync interval
Channel-API native (real-time on Airbnb/Booking/Vrbo); iCal supported
~5–10 minutes (per support docs)
60 seconds
Channel partners (direct API)
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Agoda + more
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, HomeAway
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo
Direct booking widget
Yes (separate paid module taking a % of bookings)
—
Yes — fully white-label on Pro+
Stripe checkout
Native + Stripe + others
Native (Lodgify Payments + Stripe)
Native
Multi-team / multi-owner
Yes
Ultimate plan only
Pro+
Owner statements
Yes
Yes (Ultimate)
Roadmap
API + webhooks
Yes — open API is a Hostaway selling point
Yes (paid add-on)
Pro+
Third-party integrations
300+
—
~10 today
Mobile app
iOS + Android
iOS + Android (reliability complaints)
PWA
Languages (UI)
10+
11+
EN
Support
24/7 advertised; reviews report inconsistent post-sale response
24/7 chat (mixed reviews on response speed)
Mon–Sun · 06:00–22:00 CET
Onboarding / migration help
Hands-on onboarding specialist (it's why the setup fee exists)
Free hands-on call (a Lodgify strength)
Free for >5 units
Direct booking site builder
—
Full website templates with hosting
Embeddable widget on your domain

Who each is best for

Hostaway fits if…

  • — 300+ integrations — housekeeping (Properly, Breezeway), dynamic pricing (PriceLabs, Beyond), accounting, smart locks, anything you can think of.
  • — Open API on every plan. If you need to wire Hostaway into your own internal tooling, this is a real differentiator.
  • — Dedicated onboarding specialist — that's where the $100–$500 setup fee goes, and reviewers do say the onboarding itself is high-quality.
BookBed vs Hostaway →

Lodgify fits if…

  • — Direct-booking website builder is genuinely the best in the SMB tier — full templates, hosting, and a domain in one flow.
  • — Airbnb Preferred and Booking.com Premier partner status means tighter API access than iCal-only competitors on those channels.
  • — Free hands-on onboarding call is a real differentiator — they'll walk a non-technical host through the first listing live.
BookBed vs Lodgify →

BookBed fits if…

  • — You don't want per-unit pricing surprises at unit 8.
  • — You want a fully white-label direct-booking widget on a mid-tier plan.
  • — EU data residency and a 60-second iCal cadence matter to you.
See BookBed pricing →
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