Stayplace vs Lodgify
As of: 2026-04-30
Lodgify is mature, international channel-manager software — €32/mo subscription from day one.
Stayplace is a DACH-native direct-booking tool — free tier from €0/mo, you only pay on bookings.
Lodgify is the better choice if you want to sync 5+ properties across Airbnb/Booking/Vrbo. Stayplace is the better choice if you're starting out in DACH and want to begin without a subscription.
Key figures at a glance
| Stayplace | Lodgify | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Commission + opt. subscription | Subscription + optional booking fee |
| Commission | 7% (Free), 5% (Pro) | 0–1.9 % |
| Monthly fee | €0 (Free), €29 (Pro) | from €32 |
| HQ | Northern Germany | Barcelona, ES |
| Founded | 2026 | 2012 |
Pricing example
Free tier: €0/mo + 7% commission per booking
Lodgify Starter: $32/mo (~€30) from day one, regardless of bookings
Bottom line: At 0–3 bookings a month, you pay nothing with Stayplace, while Lodgify still charges the fixed subscription. From around 4 bookings/month, Lodgify becomes economically worthwhile.
What Lodgify does well — and where it falls short
Strengths
- ✓Mature (12+ years)
- ✓Channel manager (Airbnb/Booking/Vrbo sync)
- ✓Google Vacation Rentals direct listing
- ✓AI inbox
- ✓Mobile app
Limitations
- !Subscription from day one (no free tier)
- !US/UK-first stack — weak on DACH compliance
- !No WhatsApp out of the box
- !Per-unit pricing scales expensively in a linear fashion
Who should choose what
Stayplace is right for you if:
- →You're starting out with 1–3 properties
- →You don't want a subscription — you want to pay based on results
- →You need GDPR + SEPA + VAT invoices out of the box
- →You actively use WhatsApp for guest communication
Lodgify is right for you if:
- →You have 5+ properties across 3+ marketplaces
- →You need Google Vacation Rentals direct listing
- →International multi-currency pricing is a must
- →You want a mobile app for hosts
Questions we get a lot
Does Stayplace have a channel manager like Lodgify?
iCal sync, yes — a push API to Airbnb/Booking is on the roadmap (Pro plan). If you need API-level multi-channel sync today, Lodgify is the better choice.
Can I migrate from Lodgify to Stayplace?
Yes. Properties and photos via CSV import, bookings via iCal takeover, and your domain stays yours. We'll help with the switch — just get in touch.
What does Stayplace cost after the free tier?
Pro: €29/mo + 5% commission. Agency: €79/mo + 4% commission. You upgrade when the Pro features (AI inbox, CRM, WhatsApp) add value for you — not because you have to.
Ready to build your own booking website?
Free tier from €0/mo. You only pay when someone books.
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