Both are vacation rental management platforms with channel management at the core. The practical difference is how you buy and who they aim at. Hostaway positions itself for growing property managers and sells through a quote form. Lodgix has been building vacation rental software since 2008. It publishes flat plans and lets you start on your own.
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Updated July 17, 2026, from Hostaway's official pages.
| Comparison | Lodgix | Hostaway |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 | 2015 |
| Best suited for (each company's own positioning) | Hosts and property managers of every size | Growing property managers (its own words: an all-in-one solution for growing property managers) |
| Core focus | One platform: channel management, guest messaging, automation, direct bookings, and payments | Channel management with AI features, task automation, and 24/7 support as the headline pillars |
| Pricing model | Published flat monthly plans by property count, from $79.99/mo to an Unlimited Plan at $349.99/mo | Quote based. The pricing page is a three-step quote form; no plan prices are published |
| Published starting price | $79.99/mo (covers up to 7 properties), visible on the pricing page | None published; you request a quote to learn the price |
| Direct channel connections | Direct connections to Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, plus many additional channels through our channel manager including Expedia, Google Vacation Rentals, and Marriott Homes & Villas. Channels without a direct connection can stay in sync through iCal calendar import and export. | Features Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and Expedia, and lists partner status with Google Vacation Rentals and Marriott Homes & Villas |
Prices we could not verify from official sources are left out rather than guessed.
See what's in the platform on the features page, how AI fits in on the AI page, or the full connection list on the channel list.
See how long switching usually takes, from a single property to a multi-channel portfolio.
Not as of July 17, 2026. Hostaway's pricing page is a quote request form, so you learn the price after talking to sales. Lodgix publishes flat monthly plans on its pricing page, and you can start a trial without a demo.
Yes. Every plan includes a free 30-day trial, with no credit card requested. Signup is self-serve, so you can evaluate it with your own listings before anyone calls you.
Yes, both platforms connect the major channels. Direct connections to Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, plus many additional channels through our channel manager including Expedia, Google Vacation Rentals, and Marriott Homes & Villas. Hostaway's channel manager page features Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and Expedia.
The price is published, and the trial starts when you do.
Free 30-day trial No credit card requested No demo required