Guesty vs Lodgify
Guesty drives 17% more revenue per listing than Lodgify
Both Guesty and Lodgify manage short-term rentals, but Guesty offers an all-in-one platform with 60+ channels, native payments, and AI-powered operations, while Lodgify offers a website builder with basic PMS features and 5 direct channels.
<br>The Guesty edge
Your competitive advantage with Guesty
Our recent analysis of 724 U.S. property managers, each overseeing up to 20 listings, revealed impressive results after switching to Guesty between 2022 and 2024. The findings highlight measurable improvements in average daily rate (ADR) and occupancy levels for those who transitioned from Lodgify to Guesty.
Guesty vs Lodgify - A comprehensive feature comparison
| Feature | Lodgify | |
|---|---|---|
| Channel manager | 60 channels plus API integration to hundreds more | 5 channels |
| Multi-calendar | ||
| Unified inbox | ||
| Real-time sync | ||
| Automated messages | ||
| Direct bookings | ||
| Coupons and promotions | ||
| Task automation | ||
| Guest app | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Guest screening tools | ||
| Open API | ||
| AI guest replies autopilot | ||
| Communication workflows | Advanced | Very basic |
| Email messaging in inbox | ||
| 24/7 guest communication services | ||
| Upsells | ||
| Guest travel insurance | ||
| Group reservations | ||
| CRM and lead management | ||
| Reviews management & automations | Advanced | Very basic |
| AI Copilot chat interface | ||
| AI-powered property descriptions | ||
| Website design service | ||
| AI tasks creation out of messages | ||
| Multi-unit management | Advanced | Basic |
| Co-hosting management | ||
| Franchise management | ||
| In-house dynamic pricing tool | ||
| Revenue management consulting | ||
| Damage and liability protection | ||
| Guest screening tools | ||
| Owners: Portal, 1099s, Messaging | ✔ App + desktop | |
| Advanced reporting: custom, AI-powered | ||
| Advanced analytics | ||
| User-friendly business model settings | ||
| Trust accounting | NC compliant | |
| Expense management card solution | ||
| Number of marketplace partners | 260+ | 62 |
| Number of webhooks | 15+ | 4 |
The hidden cost of staying basic
Depth where it counts vs. surface-level tools
Guesty and Lodgify both cover channels, guests, and tasks. The difference is how far each goes: Guesty adds trust accounting, owner management, damage protection, AI, and advanced reporting, the tools you reach for as you scale. Lodgify keeps things lighter, so the deeper capabilities aren't there when you need them.
AI on autopilot vs. AI that waits for you
Guesty and Lodgify both cover channels, guests, and tasks. The difference is how far each goes: Guesty adds trust accounting, owner management, damage protection, AI, and advanced reporting, the tools you reach for as you scale. Lodgify keeps things lighter, so the deeper capabilities aren't there when you need them.
Operating system vs. booking website
Guesty runs your channels, finances, guests, and team as one operating system. Lodgify serves basic needs, so the deeper operational tools you need to scale simply aren't there.
Most advanced Airbnb sync vs. sync gaps
Guesty has the highest level of Airbnb integration, so reservations stay in step both ways. Lodgify's Airbnb connection has critical gaps on alterations and cancellations, and each one is a manual fix or a missed update waiting to happen.
More channels vs. twelve
Guesty connects to 60+ channels directly, plus hundreds more through its open API, as a Booking.com partner and Expedia Preferred Partner. Lodgify reaches 12, misses majors like HomeToGo and Holidu, and is only a Premier Booking.com partner.
Native financials vs. manual processes
Guesty runs the financial side natively, with NC-compliant trust accounting and a built-in expense management card. Lodgify isn't NC certified and offers neither, so the accounting that keeps you compliant falls back on manual work or an external tool.
Always-on guest care vs. office hours
Guesty layers a unified inbox, advanced automation, AI replies, and 24/7 guest communication services. Lodgify has no round-the-clock guest coverage, so off-hours messages wait.
Built-in AI vs. no AI
Guesty puts AI across your operation: an AI Copilot you can ask anything, replies that run on autopilot, and tasks created automatically from guest messages. Lodgify offers none of it, so all of that stays manual.
Packages
Packages that grow with
your operation
Lite
Perfect for 1-3 listings
From $9/month
+1% per reservation | With PriceOptimizer
Lite includes:
- Syncs with Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo
- Multi-Calendar
- Unified Inbox
Pro
Tailored for 4-199 listings
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Everything in Lite, plus:
- Syncs with 60+ listing channels
- Guesty CRM
- Pricing optimization
Enterprise
Solutions for 200+ listings
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Everything in Pro, plus:
- Enterprise-grade security
- Tailored onboarding
- Advanced reporting
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Frequently asked questions
What operators ask before they switch
What's the main difference between Guesty and Lodgify?
Both Guesty and Lodgify cover the essentials of channel management, guest communication, and tasks. Guesty goes deeper where it matters as you scale, with a built-in CRM, AI tools, owner management, and far wider channel reach., while Lodgify keeps things lighter, so those capabilities thin out as your business grows.
I'm small right now. Isn't Lodgify enough?
For a website and the basics, it can be, though it is limited compared to Guesty. The risk is hitting its ceiling as you grow and having to replatform. Guesty lets you start small and scale without switching, and operators who moved saw 17% more revenue per listing.
Lodgify looks cheaper. Why switch?
The headline price is lower, but Lodgify leaves you doing accounting by hand and reaching fewer channels. Operators who switched grew revenue per listing by 17% in their first year.
Which platform has better integrations?
Guesty connects to 60+ channels directly plus hundreds through its open API, with the highest level of Airbnb integration. Lodgify reaches 12 and carries Airbnb sync gaps such as alterations and cancellations.
How does Guesty handle accounting?
With full, NC-compliant trust accounting built in, including bank reconciliation, journal entries, and owner ledgers. Lodgify isn't NC certified and doesn't offer trust accounting, so the books fall back on manual work or an external tool.
What kind of customer support does Guesty offer?
Guesty provides 24/7 customer support from a 230+ person team, plus a dedicated onboarding specialist to get you set up. Lodgify runs a much smaller support team with more limited availability.