Futurestay vs Lodgify

Both build websites. One builds your business.

Lodgify gives you a website builder and charges a booking fee. Futurestay builds your site for you, optimizes your Airbnb listings, and takes zero commission.

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This Month's Profit

Mountain View Cabin

Direct Booking · Mar 8-15

+$1,847

$0 commission

Downtown Loft

Airbnb · Mar 12-17

+$982

Net after fees

Lakeside Retreat

Google VR · Mar 20-27

+$2,134

$0 commission

March Total Profit$4,963

The Real Difference

Tools vs. Partnership.

Operating efficiently doesn't mean you're making more money.

Hospitable's Approach

Automate your operations.

Great for hosts who know exactly what they're doing and just want tools to move faster.

Unified inbox
Multi-channel management
Smart home integrations
Self-serve platform

Futurestay's Approach

Grow your business.

Built for hosts who want to build a real business, not just manage listings.

Listing optimization by our team
Direct booking website included
Airbnb, Hopper, and Google VR
Human support that knows your business

Expert Optimization

We don't just host listings. We improve them.

Lodgify offers blog content and guides, but no hands-on listing optimization. Futurestay assigns a real person to review your listings and make changes that improve your rankings and revenue.

  • Full listing audit.

    We review titles, photos, amenities, and pricing—not a blog post you have to interpret yourself.

  • Algorithm-boosting tweaks.

    Small fixes that Lodgify can't catch because they don't offer hands-on optimization services.

Photos optimized

Cover photo and order look great.

Cleaning fee too high

$250 is 40% above market avg.

Strict cancellation policy

Reduces visibility by ~15%.

Real Support

Talk to someone who knows your rentals.

Lodgify offers ticket-based support without a dedicated person who knows your properties. Futurestay gives you real people who learn your business and help you grow.

  • Phone and email support.

    Talk to a person who knows your properties, not a rotating support queue.

  • We know your business.

    Personalized advice for your listings and goals—not generic documentation or tutorials.

Support team

Hi Marcus! I reviewed your Downtown Loft listing. Quick win: your cancellation policy is set to Strict which is hurting your search rank.

Oh wow, I had no idea. What should I change it to?

Support team

Moderate is the sweet spot. I also noticed your cleaning fee is $275 but similar listings in your area are around $150. Want me to walk you through adjusting both?

No Booking Fees

Direct bookings. Zero commission.

Lodgify charges up to 1.9% on every direct booking and increases your Airbnb fee to 15%. Futurestay syncs with Airbnb and builds your direct site—with zero commission.

  • Basic Sync.

    We build your direct booking site. No DIY templates, no 1.9% booking fee.

  • Full Sync.

    Real-time calendar sync between Airbnb and your direct site. No double bookings.

15

$189

16

$189

17

$189

18

$189

19

$249

20

$249

21

$189

22

$189

23

$189

Sarah M.

Mar 19-22 · 3 nights

$747

Done for you, not DIY.

Lodgify gives you templates. Futurestay gives you a team that builds, optimizes, and supports your rental business.

Direct Booking Website

Professional site built for you—no DIY builder, no 1.9% commission like Lodgify.

Listing Optimization

Expert review and improvements. Lodgify offers blog content—you're on your own for optimization.

Human Partnership

Real support from people who know your business, not a rotating ticket queue.

No Commissions

Flat monthly pricing. Lodgify takes up to 1.9% of every direct booking.

Pricing

Simple per-property pricing. No commissions.

Flat fee per property. Tons of features included in every plan.

Number of properties 1 property
1 2 3 4 5

Amplify

The all-in-one plan for professional hosts who want maximum revenue.

$ 55 per month
/ per property
$650 total per year
Save 32% with yearly plan!
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Flex

Essential tools for hosts getting started with direct bookings.

$ 20 per month
/ per property
$239 total per year
Save 32% with yearly plan!
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Side by Side

How Futurestay compares to Lodgify.

Direct Booking Website

Feature
Futurestay
Lodgify
Impact to Airbnb Fee
Option for no change
Increases to 15%
Launch Support
$0 — Real human support
$0 (self-serve setup)
Direct Booking Fee
$0
Up to 1.9% fee
Google Vacation Rentals
Official Launch Partner
Standard partner
Built For
Hosts with 1–5 rentals
Small and medium hosts
Hopper Distribution
Official partner
Not available
Smart Pricing (AI)
Built-in
Not built-in
Setup Time
10 minutes (Airbnb import)
~1 week to full setup
Host & Guest Protection
$1,500 built-in insurance ($25/booking)
Via Safely ($5.40–$7.89/night)

Airbnb Optimization

Feature
Futurestay
Lodgify
Expert Listing Review
1:1 expert optimization
Not available
Dynamic Pricing
Included
0.8% fee per booking
Market Competitive Analysis
Expert benchmarking
Additional fee
Airbnb SEO Optimization
Expert fixes included
Not available
Pricing Strategy Presets
3 presets (Balanced, Occupancy, Price)
Not available
Distribution Beyond Airbnb
Direct booking site + Google Vacation Rentals
Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia + iCal channels
"As someone who has been hosting a year and a half, Futurestay has been a game changer for me. There is a lot to learn but do not be daunted. They have an onboarding and a post-onboarding meeting. If you want to up your game and maximize your short and mid term rental game, it is worth the investment."

Lana M.

5 stars

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Built-In Partners

Airbnb
Google
Hopper
Stripe
AirDNA
PriceLabs
Waivo
Turno
Airbnb
Google
Hopper
Stripe
AirDNA
PriceLabs
Waivo
Turno

Futurestay vs Lodgify FAQ

What is the difference between Futurestay and Lodgify?

Lodgify is a DIY website builder for vacation rentals that charges a booking fee on direct reservations. Futurestay is a complete platform that builds your website for you, optimizes your listings with a real person, includes dynamic pricing, and charges zero commission on direct bookings.

Does Lodgify charge fees on direct bookings?

Yes. Lodgify charges up to 1.9% on every direct booking, plus a separate 0.8% fee if you use their dynamic pricing. Futurestay charges zero commission on direct bookings and includes dynamic pricing in every plan.

Does Lodgify increase my Airbnb fees?

Yes. Because Lodgify connects as a PMS via Airbnb's API, your host fee increases from 3% to 15%. Futurestay offers a connection option that keeps your Airbnb fees unchanged.

Does Lodgify optimize my vacation rental listings?

No. Lodgify provides blog content and guides, but no one reviews your listings or makes specific recommendations. Futurestay assigns a real person to audit your listings and help improve your rankings, photos, pricing, and conversion rates.

How long does it take to set up Lodgify vs Futurestay?

Lodgify typically takes about a week for full setup because you're building your own website from templates. Futurestay takes about 10 minutes — you import from Airbnb and your direct booking website is built for you.