Lodgify made its name building direct booking websites for vacation rentals, before expanding into channel management and operations. Boostinghost starts from the other end: bringing the day-to-day operations of a multi-property owner or a property management company into a single tool. This comparison is based on both vendors' public pages, checked in early October 2026, and aims to help you choose based on your priority. We make Boostinghost, so we say so up front.
The short answer
If your main goal is to build a full direct booking website with your own domain name, Lodgify deserves a high spot on your shortlist. If your priority is operational centralization (AI replies to guests, cleaning with photo proof, security deposits, owner invoicing and managing several client accounts), Boostinghost is worth testing. Both sync Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo through an API connection and fill in with iCal.
The comparison in one table
| Criteria | Boostinghost | Lodgify |
|---|---|---|
| Long-standing strength | Day-to-day property management operations | Direct booking website and engine |
| Connection to the major platforms | Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia via API connection | Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo via official connection, according to the vendor |
| Other platforms | iCal import and export | iCal, according to the vendor |
| Direct booking | BHGuest guest app, Stripe payment, promo codes | Booking website with online payment, synced with listings |
| Messaging | Centralized inbox, scheduled messages translated automatically | Unified inbox for Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, scheduled messages |
| AI | AI replies in 26 languages from the welcome book, hand-off to the host | AI assistant that helps write messages |
| Cleaning | Jobs, per-property checklists, photo rules, restocking | To verify on the vendor's website |
| Security deposits | Card hold through Stripe, tracking and reminders | To verify on the vendor's website |
| Owner invoicing | Invoices, expenses, tax certificates (Pro plan and up) | To verify on the vendor's website |
| Multiple client accounts | Agency Mode (Agency plan) | To verify on the vendor's website |
| Dynamic pricing | BoostPrice module, optional | Dynamic pricing advertised |
| Price | Public price list in euros including VAT | Public price list, plans vary by country |
"To verify" means the information didn't appear clearly on the public pages we checked: ask the vendor for a targeted demo.
Distribution and channel manager
Lodgify says it connects to Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo through an official connection, aligning rates, availability and listings, with an iCal link for other platforms. Boostinghost connects to Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia by API, and syncs other sites by iCal.
If Expedia brings in part of your bookings, check how each vendor connects this channel. In any case, check which fields are actually synced: prices, minimum stay, arrival restrictions, changes and cancellations. Our article API vs iCal explains why these details matter.
Direct booking: Lodgify's home turf
Lodgify offers a website builder with a booking engine and online payment, synced with your listings. It's a solid option if you want a full storefront in your name, with your own pages and domain name.
Boostinghost offers BHGuest, a direct booking app branded for your business, with Stripe Checkout payment, promo codes and automatic emails. Bookings made through BHGuest carry a 3% Boostinghost service fee; payments and security deposits collected through your own connected Stripe account carry no Boostinghost fee, only Stripe fees. The approach focuses more on booking and payment than on building a full editorial website.
To decide whether direct booking is worth the effort, read Airbnb fees: why launch your direct booking website.
AI and day-to-day operations
Lodgify highlights a unified inbox and an AI assistant that helps write personalized replies. Boostinghost goes further in automation: its AI answers common questions itself from the welcome book and the booking, in the guest's language among 26, and passes the conversation to the host by notification when it's unsure or detects an emergency. You can turn it off per property or for the whole account.
These two approaches meet different expectations: a writing assistant keeps the host in every exchange, while a supervised automatic reply frees up time at night and on weekends. Test both with the same welcome book and the same questions.
Property managers and owners
For a company that manages properties on behalf of others, these Boostinghost features are usually decisive:
- owner invoicing with numbered invoices, expenses and tax certificates (Pro plan and up);
- management agreements and rental agreements as PDFs;
- team sub-accounts with precise permissions by function;
- cleaning jobs with checklists and required photos;
- Agency Mode to switch from one client account to another and receive their notifications (Agency plan).
At Lodgify, check the depth of owner statements and team tools depending on the plan. See also How to choose a PMS for a multi-owner property management company.
A concrete workflow in Boostinghost: from direct booking to cleaning
- A past guest receives a promo code and books through BHGuest.
- Payment is collected by Stripe; the dates close on Airbnb, Booking.com and the other connected channels.
- The security deposit request goes out at the time set in your message templates.
- The welcome book is sent by link, with no app to install.
- On check-out day, the cleaner sees their job, checks off the checklist and adds photos.
- The stay shows up in reporting, with the "direct" channel kept separate from the platforms.
Prices: compare like for like
Boostinghost's prices noted on October 7, 2026 (launch offer, including VAT) are €15 a month for Starter (up to 3 properties), €49 for Pro (4 properties included, up to 50) and €299 for Agency (51 properties included), with dynamic pricing as an option at €4.99 per property. Lodgify publishes a price list per plan; prices and included features vary by plan and country.
Compare the total cost for your exact number of properties, adding the essential options and payment fees.
Pitfalls to avoid
- Choosing on the storefront alone. A nice website doesn't make up for cleaning tracking or invoicing done by hand.
- Underestimating the promotion of a direct site. A booking website doesn't attract guests on its own: plan for loyalty, promo codes and local presence.
- Keeping two tools connected to the same listing during the migration: disconnect the old one before connecting the new one.
- Forgetting message templates. They don't migrate automatically: list them before switching tools.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lodgify only a website builder?
No. Lodgify also offers a channel manager, a unified inbox, automated messages, an AI assistant and dynamic pricing, according to its public pages. Its long-standing specialty remains direct booking, though.
Does Boostinghost support direct booking?
Yes. BHGuest lets you receive direct bookings with Stripe payment and promo codes. These bookings carry a 3% Boostinghost service fee, and the dates close automatically on the connected platforms.
Which one is better suited to a property management company?
For a company that bills owners and coordinates cleaners, Boostinghost includes these features natively. If your business relies first on a branded direct website, Lodgify is relevant. The choice depends on the share of direct bookings you're aiming for.
Do both handle Expedia?
Boostinghost connects Expedia by API. For Lodgify, the pages we checked highlight Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo: check Expedia support with the vendor.
What should you test before choosing?
Connect the same property in each tool during the trial, check that future bookings sync, simulate a guest message, create a cleaning job and, if you're a property manager, generate a test owner invoice.
Can you use the Lodgify website with another PMS?
It depends on the integrations each vendor offers. As a rule, multiplying tools connected to the same calendar increases the risk of inconsistencies: keep a single tool in charge of the calendar.
Key takeaways
Lodgify is a logical choice if direct booking and an online storefront are at the heart of your strategy. Boostinghost is built to centralize the operations of a property management business: guest AI, cleaning, security deposits, owner invoicing and Agency Mode. Test both on the same property and compare the total cost like for like.
Sources
- https://www.boostinghost.fr/
- https://www.boostinghost.fr/en/pricing.html
- https://www.lodgify.com/fr/fonctionnalites/
- https://www.lodgify.com/fr/channel-manager-location-saisonniere/airbnb/
- https://www.lodgify.com/fr/proprietaires/
- https://www.lodgify.com/fr/boite-reception-unifiee/
Sources verified on October 7, 2026.
