Lodgify
Lodgify gains weight when you want to turn your website and booking engine into a central part of the business.
comparisons · revised 26/08/2026
Lodgify vs Smoobu
Lodgify and Smoobu cover PMS, channels, direct bookings and automation. Compare Lodgify for your website strategy and Smoobu for a balanced European package with Spanish support and straightforward operations.
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Smoobu
Smoobu gains weight when you want to centralize channels, messages, web, check-in and operational with a simple structure.
From Problem to Decision
Lodgify vs Smoobu: the decision behind the functions
The comparison serves to solve a real situation, not to crown a universal winner.
- Dilemma
Do you want to build your own channel or simplify the operation?
Lodgify and Smoobu cover a lot of common ground. The useful difference appears when you decide whether your next step should be to sell more directly or manage with less friction.
- Road A
Lodgify if you want your website to start selling
The value is not only in having its own page: it is in turning it into a reservable channel, synchronized and able to progressively reduce dependence on OTAs.
- Path B
Smoobu if you want to gather daily work in fewer places
For a small portfolio, centralizing channels, messages, web and check-in can bring more immediate value than building a more ambitious direct channel strategy.
- Decision
Test with a reservation, not a list of functions
In Lodgify it simulates a complete direct reservation. In Smoobu it reproduces a week of operation. Compare which one eliminates the most real friction.
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Detailed comparison
Check where the difference is before deciding
The quick decision above summarizes the fit. This table allows you to verify the criteria that support this recommendation.
| Criteria | Lodgify | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal profile | Owners and small managers focusing on direct bookings | Owners and small managers who prioritize balance and simplicity |
| Channel manager | Connections with Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and other channels | More than 100 connecting portals according to official documentation |
| Direct bookings | One of its strongest points: web and integrated booking engine | Web and booking engine included in main plans |
| Courier | inbox and automations | CRM guest and automatic communication |
| Check-in | Depends on the flow and integrations used | Integrated online check-in |
| Pricing | Functions and/or integrations according to plan | Optional dynamic price module |
| Spain | Spanish interface and support; review specific compliance | European product in Spanish; review exactly what automates for local regulation |
| Pricing | Variable by plan, properties and modality | Public prices per plan and number of units; Flex adds commission per booking |
The main difference: direct channel versus operational balance
Lodgify emphasizes the owner's website and booking engine. Smoobu also supports direct bookings alongside a compact workflow for channels, calendars, messages and check-in.
- Lodgify if you want to invest in brand and own reserves
- Smoobu if you want to reduce daily work without complicating the stack
- In both cases it is convenient to connect your real channels during the test
For 1–5 properties
Both suit this portfolio size. Compare cost for all units and test which steps disappear from your weekly routine.
- Number of properties included in the plan
- Cost of additional units
- Commissions per reservation if applicable
- Price modules or extra services
- Migration time and configuration
Which would we choose in Spain?
Both have Spanish-language tools for owners in Spain. Check guest-registration, identity and check-in requirements separately, including specialist integrations.
- Do not confuse 'check-in online' with full coverage of legal obligations
- Review available integrations
- Always contrast policy changes with official sources
Our final criterion
Favor Lodgify for strategic direct bookings, or Smoobu for a simpler all-in-one workflow. Include Guesty and Hostaway as professional management requirements grow.
Still doubting between Lodgify and Smoobu?
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Sources consulted
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