Comparison
If you're choosing between Lodgify and HomestAI, you're already doing the right thing — escaping the 15–25% OTA commission trap. Both tools let you take direct bookings, but they're built for different hosts. Lodgify is a mature, full-stack property management system that happens to include a website builder. HomestAI is a focused website builder that starts from your existing Airbnb or Booking.com listing and gets you live in under five minutes. This page walks through what each actually does, who it's for, and where it trails off.
| HomestAI | Lodgify | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €19/mo, no booking commission | $39/mo + 1.9% booking fee on Starter |
| Time to first live site | ~5 min (import Airbnb URL) | 2–4 hours (manual setup) |
| Import from Airbnb / Booking | Yes, automatic | Manual |
| PMS (calendar, messaging) | Channel-manager integration | Built-in, deep |
| Multi-property | Max plan, up to 10 | All plans, unlimited |
| Custom domain | Free to connect yours, or buy one at the registrar’s price | Included |
| Languages on output site | EN / FR | 30+ |
| Template count | 6 | 10+ |
| Booking fees | 0% (only Stripe’s fees apply to online payments) | 0% on paid plans, 1.9% on Starter |
| Best for | Hosts who want a beautiful site fast | Hosts who want a full PMS |
Solo Airbnb host, already using a channel manager or just Airbnb.
Concierge or boutique PM managing 5+ properties with no existing PMS.
You want to launch tonight.
For hosts under 5 properties who already have an Airbnb calendar or a simple channel manager, yes. For hosts with 20+ properties and heavy automation needs, Lodgify's PMS is still the deeper tool.
Yes — you can embed your Lodgify booking widget on a HomestAI site: choose Lodgify as the booking system and enter your Lodgify property ID. Smoobu, Beds24 and custom booking-page links are supported the same way.
HomestAI Pro is €49/month (€588/year) with no booking commission. Lodgify Professional is roughly $79/month (~$948/year), also with no booking fee — so HomestAI costs less over a year.
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