Lodgify review
Lodgify offers a combined PMS and website builder, but its pricing structure and fees may not suit all Texas owners.
★★★★☆ 4.0 · 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 suits owners who want an all-in-one platform to manage bookings and build a direct booking website. It is best for those who prioritise a robust website builder and are comfortable with a tiered pricing model.
Our take
Lodgify's platform integrates property management system (PMS) functionality with a capable website builder, aiming to help owners capture direct bookings. The company's pricing ranges from approximately $16 to $59 per rental per month. A notable point is the additional 1.9% fee levied on the Starter plan, which could diminish the cost savings from direct bookings.
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
While Lodgify provides strong website building tools, the 1.9% fee on its Starter plan is a significant consideration. For owners prioritising a truly owner-first approach without such fees, BnBGenius remains our top recommendation.
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.
Questions to put to 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
Three others we would weigh against it, with their own published numbers rather than our guesses:
- Quibble — Not published (quote); flat per-listing.
- Akia — Not published (Talk to Sales).
- Proper Insurance — Not published (quote); annual policy.
The benchmark we hold this against is BnBGenius — see One Fine BnB for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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