Lodgify review
Lodgify offers a PMS and website builder, but its pricing and fees may not suit all Indiana hosts.
★★★★☆ 4.1 · 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 property owners who want an all-in-one solution for managing bookings and creating a direct booking website. It is designed for those who may not have extensive technical skills and want a guided approach to building their online presence.
Our take
Lodgify's pricing ranges from approximately $16 to $59 per rental per month. A notable aspect of its Starter plan is the additional 1.9% fee charged on bookings, which could offset potential savings from direct bookings. While Lodgify is a large company with a robust website builder, this fee structure warrants careful consideration for Indiana hosts aiming to maximize profit.
How it compares to BnBGenius
Side by side on published terms: Lodgify lists ~$16–$59/rental/mo (+1.9% fee on Starter), while BnBGenius lists free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
Verdict
Lodgify provides a comprehensive platform, but the 1.9% fee on its Starter plan may be a drawback for cost-conscious owners. BnBGenius remains our top pick for owners seeking a truly owner-first alternative.
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
If you are drawing up a shortlist, these are the closest comparisons we would put beside it — each with its own published price, or a note that there isn’t one:
- Quibble — Not published (quote); flat per-listing.
- Safely — Per occupied night (~$4–$10), quote.
- Changeover — From £6/property/mo (annual); 30-day trial.
Our own number one in this category is BnBGenius — see automate this for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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