Stayplace vs Lodgify
As of: 2026-10-22
Lodgify is mature, international software with a channel manager. You pay a subscription, regardless of how many bookings you get.
Stayplace is a DACH-native direct-booking tool with no monthly fee. You only pay 5% on bookings paid through Stayplace.
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 only | Subscription |
| Commission | 5% per paid booking | per provider, see source |
| Monthly fee | €0 | per provider, see source |
| HQ | Northern Germany | Barcelona, ES |
| Founded | 2026 | 2012 |
Sources: https://www.lodgify.com/pricing/ · https://www.lodgify.com/about-us/ · https://www.capterra.com/p/131924/Lodgify/pricing/ · https://www.travolution.com/news/travel-sectors/accommodation/lodgify-launches-ai-assistant-to-optimise-guest-communications
Pricing example
No monthly fee, 5% commission per paid booking
Subscription, priced by plan and number of properties. Lodgify lists current prices at lodgify.com/pricing.
Bottom line: In months without bookings, Stayplace costs you nothing. A subscription costs you even then. At what revenue a subscription pays off depends on your booking volume.
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
- !Subscriptions only, no permanently free plan
- !The subscription price depends on the plan and the number of properties
- !The subscription costs money even in months without bookings
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 want to issue invoices to your guests straight from the booking system
- →You want your guests' WhatsApp messages in the same inbox as your emails
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 and Booking is on the roadmap. If you need API-level multi-channel sync today, Lodgify is the better choice.
Can I migrate from Lodgify to Stayplace?
Yes. You bring over texts and photos by importing your Airbnb listing or your existing website, and existing bookings via the iCal calendar. Your domain stays yours. Write to us and we'll help with the switch.
What does Stayplace cost?
5% commission per booking paid through Stayplace. No monthly fee, no subscription, no plans. Every host gets every feature.
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