Lodgify or iGMS?
Pick the platform that fits your property business.
A side-by-side look at pricing tiers, automation and support, so you can see which plan actually matches how you run your properties.
Flat-fee vacation rental management software
Pay-per-booking tool for small hosts
Which one should you choose?
Each platform is strongest in a different situation.
Choose Lodgify
If you want official API partnerships with Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, a flat monthly fee regardless of volume, and free 1:1 onboarding from your first paid plan, choose Lodgify.
Choose iGMS
If you manage 2-8 properties and want flexible pay-per-booking pricing, an AI-powered inbox and a free website builder included from the start, choose iGMS's FLEX plan.
Consider Zeevou
RECOMMENDEDIf you want a free core PMS with 0% direct booking commission and modular add-ons as your portfolio grows, rather than paying more per property to unlock automation and reporting, consider Zeevou.
Lodgify vs iGMS at a glance
Based on publicly available data as of September 2026.
LodgifyFlat monthly fee, no commission, tiered automation
iGMSPer-booking pricing for 2-8 property hosts
See what Zeevou offers
Free core PMS, 0% commission on direct bookings and everything you need to grow from 5 units to 200+.
Book a free consultation“…Easy to board the property and integrate with the OTA’s. I love the monthly chat where we can be updated on features and improvements…”
Tamar Finkelstein“…A game-changer in helping me systemise my business operations while providing a seamless user journey for my guests…”
Jordan Bunton-Williams“…The perfect Channel Manager for our portfolio. ID verification, agreements and security deposits all in one place!…”
Fabian ProsciucA quick feature breakdown
Guest Communication and AI
| Feature | Lodgify | iGMS |
|---|---|---|
| Unified inbox | ||
| Guest CRM | – | |
| Automated messages and emails | Professional plan and above | |
| Online check-in process | ||
| AI-powered chatbot | – | |
| Airbnb messaging autoresponder | – |
Direct Booking
| Feature | Lodgify | iGMS |
|---|---|---|
| Free website | – | Website builder at no extra cost |
| No commission | ||
| Direct booking website builder | ||
| Mobile and SEO friendly | ||
| Custom templates | ||
| Promotions & Vouchers support | ||
| Review collection | ||
| Upsell and add-ons | add-ons and extra fees | |
| Google Vacation Rental partner | Professional plan and above | – |
| GDPR compliance | – |
Support
| Feature | Lodgify | iGMS |
|---|---|---|
| Free setup and onboarding | Starter plan and above | |
| Email & live chat | ||
| Phone support | Professional plan and above | PRO+ plan |
| One-on-one support |
Integrations
| Feature | Lodgify | iGMS |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | partners with accounting specialists | – |
| Booking security services | damage protection add-on | |
| Dynamic pricing | paid add-on | |
| Cleaning management | ||
| Payments | ||
| Google tools | – | |
| Communications | WhatsApp integration | |
| Task management | Ultimate plan | – |
| Smart locks | Lodgify Smart Locks, paid add-on | |
| Key exchange | – |
Brand Management
| Feature | Lodgify | iGMS |
|---|---|---|
| Custom SEO settings for each brand | – | |
| Multiple property PMS | – |
Operations
| Feature | Lodgify | iGMS |
|---|---|---|
| Task management | Ultimate plan | |
| Centralised calendar | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Check-out management | ||
| Self check-in | via Smart Locks | |
| Custom rates setting | Starter plan and above |
Automation
| Feature | Lodgify | iGMS |
|---|---|---|
| 2-way API integration (for rates and availability, images, descriptions, and amenities) | ||
| iCal support | ||
| Payment collection | manual payments, Professional plan | Via Stripe |
| Guest details collection | ||
| Guest CRM | – | |
| Automated security deposit | ||
| Agreement | – | Rental agreements via check-in form |
| ID collection |
Reporting
| Feature | Lodgify | iGMS |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time reporting | ||
| Dashboard reporting | ||
| Monthly profit report | – | |
| Owner portal | ||
| Automated owner reporting | ||
| Booking reports | Starter plan and above |
Information is based on publicly available data and our independent analysis as of September 2026. Features, pricing and capabilities may change without notice. “–” means the company does not list the feature publicly.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Lodgify or iGMS?
Lodgify's entry Basic plan starts at $14/month, while iGMS's FLEX plan charges $1 per booked night with a $20/property/month minimum. Lodgify's flat fee can work out cheaper at high occupancy, while iGMS's FLEX plan suits smaller or seasonal portfolios where booking volume is lower. Neither offers a permanently free plan, and both stop at a 7-day (Lodgify) or unspecified (iGMS) free trial.
Does Lodgify or iGMS charge a commission on direct bookings?
Neither charges a booking commission on direct bookings made through their own website builder. Lodgify charges a flat subscription fee regardless of booking volume, while iGMS's FLEX plan is priced per booked night across all bookings it manages, not specifically direct ones.
Which platform is better for a small portfolio of 2-8 properties?
iGMS positions itself specifically for independent hosts managing 2-8 properties, with its FLEX pay-per-booking pricing designed to scale with smaller portfolios. Lodgify also serves single-property hosts but reserves automation like guest messaging and task management for its higher-priced plans.
Do I need a paid plan to get automated messaging on Lodgify or iGMS?
On Lodgify, automated messages are only available from the Professional plan ($29/month) upwards. On iGMS, templated automated messaging and AI-assisted replies are included as a core feature of the platform.
Is there an alternative to Lodgify and iGMS with a free plan?
Zeevou offers a free core PMS with 0% direct booking commission, plus modular add-ons you can turn on as your portfolio grows, rather than needing to move to a higher-priced tier to unlock automation and reporting.
