Lodgify for small portfolios (1–5 listings)
Hosts with 1–5 short-term rental listings looking for software that scales with them, not against them.
Our verdict for small portfolios (1–5 listings)
Great fit
Lodgify is built for you — affordable per-listing pricing, a simple website builder, and channel sync that just works for a handful of properties.
Why it fits you
- $16/listing Starter plan keeps costs low while you test direct bookings
- 93% of users rate the interface as simple — minimal learning curve
- Strong onboarding support to get you live quickly
What might bite you
- 1.9% booking fee on Starter plan eats into margins on high-value bookings
- Mobile app instability makes on-the-go management frustrating
Best-for-you alternatives at this size
- Beds24 Great fit
If you run 1–5 rentals and want a combined PMS + channel manager without a monthly floor, Beds24's per-rental pricing is hard to beat.
From €15.90/listing • No free trial · Unusually cheap, unusually programmable — if you can stomach the UI
- Hospitable Great fit
Purpose-built for this size; automation-first messaging and a low learning curve at a price that still makes sense.
From $0 • Free trial · The simplest path to fully automated guest messaging
- Hostex Great fit
If you run 2–50 listings and want one tool to handle channels, messaging, and a direct booking site for under $10/property/mo, Hostex is one of the cheapest credible options.
From $4.9/listing • Free trial · Cheapest credible all-in-one PMS with no booking fees, if you can tolerate a dated UI
Still think Lodgify is right for you?
From $16/listing • Free trial