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Guesty Lite vs Lodgix vs Uplisting

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Overview

Guesty Lite

Bring booking-site tools, guest messages, a shared calendar and tasks together.

Best for: Managing bookings, messages and assigned cleaning tasks in one place.

Lodgix

Manage bookings, guest messages, direct-booking pages, payments and staff tasks. Owner and accounting tools are separate modules.

Best for: Managing bookings and payments alongside cleaning and repair tasks.

Uplisting

Use a central calendar, guest message rules and direct-booking tools, with plan options and extra modules.

Best for: Combining a shared booking calendar with guest messages and direct bookings.

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Guesty Lite versus Lodgix versus Uplisting: features, plans and limits.
What matters to you	Guesty Lite 4.6 / 5Out of 2,185 reviews Property management	Lodgix 4.8 / 5Out of 174 reviews Property management	Uplisting 4.1 / 5Out of 307 reviews Property management
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At a glance / Prices for your properties
Properties	Guesty lists 1–3 listings. Another page says 5 or fewer. Ask Guesty how many your account can use.	Plans cover 7, 12, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 or 70 properties. Unlimited has no cap. We could not confirm a minimum property count.	Independent Host allows up to four properties. Operator and Manager are advertised for any count. More than 40 needs a custom quote.
Overview	Guesty Lite combines booking-site tools, messages, a shared calendar and tasks.	Pick a plan by property count. It handles bookings from booking sites. You get guest messages, direct booking pages, payments and staff tasks. Property Management and QuickBooks are separate modules.	Channel management, a central calendar, automated guest messaging and direct booking, with three plans and optional modules.
Plans and add-ons	Guesty Lite Guesty lists 1–3 listings. Another page says 5 or fewer. Ask Guesty how many your account can use. PriceOptimizer · add-on Paid add-on. Hardware, partner services and usage may cost extra. LocksManager · add-on Paid add-on. Hardware, partner services and usage may cost extra.	Standard 7 Covers up to 7 properties with all core features. Property Management, QuickBooks and provider or booking-site fees cost extra. Standard 12 Covers up to 12 properties with all core features. Property Management, QuickBooks and provider or booking-site fees cost extra. Standard 20 Covers up to 20 properties with all core features. Property Management, QuickBooks and provider or booking-site fees cost extra. Standard 30 Covers up to 30 properties with all core features. Property Management, QuickBooks and provider or booking-site fees cost extra. Standard 40 Covers up to 40 properties with all core features. Property Management, QuickBooks and provider or booking-site fees cost extra. Standard 50 Covers up to 50 properties with all core features. Property Management, QuickBooks and provider or booking-site fees cost extra. Standard 60 Covers up to 60 properties with all core features. Property Management, QuickBooks and provider or booking-site fees cost extra. Standard 70 Covers up to 70 properties with all core features. Property Management, QuickBooks and provider or booking-site fees cost extra. Unlimited No property limit, with all core features. Property Management, QuickBooks and provider or booking-site fees cost extra. Property Management · add-on An extra monthly module for owner accounting, statements and a portal. Its price depends on the plan’s property limit. QuickBooks Sync · add-on You need a QuickBooks Online account. This module costs extra each month, based on your plan’s property limit.	Independent Host Up to four properties. Core channel and guest messaging tools; selected modules cost extra. Operator Smart Locks, Protect and Google Vacation Rentals are included. Owner reports, ID checks and the Plus booking site cost extra. Protect help also lists $6 per active listing each month. Check which charges apply to your plan. Manager Includes the listed feature modules, unlimited AI and phone support. Pricing depends on property count. Larger groups of properties require a quote.
1-property price for your selection	Standard Lite from USD 29/listing/monthPublic prices are starting rates, not confirmed totals for this account size. The 1–3 listing audience is not a firm limit. Plan prices and conditions Standard Lite: Price not confirmed Starts at USD 29 per listing each month with monthly billing. This is a starting rate, not a confirmed account total. The advertised 1–3 listing range is not a firm limit. LiteOptimizer: Price not confirmed The advertised monthly rate starts at USD 9 per listing. It adds 1% per reservation. We could not confirm the exact yearly billing terms. These are starting rates. Your total is not confirmed. The marketed range of 1–3 listings is not a firm limit.	Standard 7 monthly account total · USD 79.99Monthly billing: account total for the selected property tier. Property Management, QuickBooks, payment fees and booking-site commissions cost extra. Plan prices and conditions Standard 7: USD 79.99 Covers up to 7 properties. Property Management adds USD 29.99 a month. QuickBooks adds USD 25.00 a month. Provider and booking-site fees cost extra. Standard 12: USD 99.99 Covers up to 12 properties. Property Management adds USD 34.99 a month. QuickBooks adds USD 30.00 a month. Provider and booking-site fees cost extra. Standard 20: USD 139.99 Covers up to 20 properties. Property Management adds USD 49.99 a month. QuickBooks adds USD 35.00 a month. Provider and booking-site fees cost extra. Standard 30: USD 169.99 Covers up to 30 properties. Property Management adds USD 59.99 a month. QuickBooks adds USD 40.00 a month. Provider and booking-site fees cost extra. Standard 40: USD 209.99 Covers up to 40 properties. Property Management adds USD 69.99 a month. QuickBooks adds USD 50.00 a month. Provider and booking-site fees cost extra. Standard 50: USD 239.99 Covers up to 50 properties. Property Management adds USD 79.99 a month. QuickBooks adds USD 60.00 a month. Provider and booking-site fees cost extra. Standard 60: USD 279.99 Covers up to 60 properties. Property Management adds USD 89.99 a month. QuickBooks adds USD 70.00 a month. Provider and booking-site fees cost extra. Standard 70: USD 309.99 Covers up to 70 properties. Property Management adds USD 99.99 a month. QuickBooks adds USD 80.00 a month. Provider and booking-site fees cost extra. Unlimited: USD 349.99 No property limit. Property Management adds USD 104.99 a month. QuickBooks adds USD 90.00 a month. Provider and booking-site fees cost extra.	From $51.00/monthMonthly billing selection · Independent Host: 1 properties; USD 51.00/month, billed monthly. Optional modules, taxes and any booking or payment-processing charges are separate. A separate pay-as-you-go option charges 3% for 1–4 properties. No booking revenue was assumed. Plan prices and conditions Independent Host: USD 51 1 properties; USD 51.00/month, billed monthly. Optional modules, taxes and any booking or payment-processing charges are separate. Operator: USD 114 1 properties; USD 114.00/month, billed monthly. Optional modules, taxes and any booking or payment-processing charges are separate. Manager: USD 264 1 properties; USD 264.00/month, billed monthly. Optional modules, taxes and any booking or payment-processing charges are separate.
Limits and requirements	Lite does not include the public developer API. Approved partner connections are separate. Cleaner permissions cannot be changed. The current role guide and overview disagree on whether multiple users require Pro.	Lodgix charges 0.5% of Airbnb and Vrbo nightly rates, and 2% of Booking.com nightly rates. Booking-site and payment fees are separate. Issue the refund through your payment service. Lodgix only records it. AI Assistant automatic replies are in beta. You must turn them on. They start with Staylio, but you can extend them to booking-site and email chats. The text about reviewing drafts describes a separate way to reply. Check imported bookings and iCal calendars for errors. Past Vrbo bookings do not import on their own.	Independent Host supports up to four properties. The other plans are marketed for any property count, but the USD calculator switches to a custom quote at 41 properties. Imported iCal bookings are read-only and do not support automated messaging, identity checks, rental agreements or deposits. Payment schedules work with supported direct, Vrbo and Google bookings. They do not cover all booking sites. Payment service fees are separate. Built-in task checklists and required task photos are not confirmed.
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01 / Plans & requirements
Plan options Plans offered for this rental software. Optional modules are separate from plan levels.	Available Guesty Lite Plan: Lite	Available Standard plans for 7, 12, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 or 70 properties; Unlimited Details: All plans based on property count	Available Independent Host; Operator; Manager Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
Property limits Listing or property limits for each plan. A target customer range does not confirm a strict limit.	Guesty lists 1–3 listings. Another page says 5 or fewer. Ask Guesty how many your account can use. We could not confirm a firm property limit. Pricing targets 1–3 properties for Lite and 4–199 for Pro. The Lite overview says 5 or fewer, so check which range applies.	Available Plans cap at 7 / 12 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70; Unlimited has no property cap Plans cover 7, 12, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 or 70 properties. Unlimited has no cap. We could not confirm a minimum property count. Details: All plans based on property count	Available Independent Host: up to 4 properties. Other plans have no property limit. Independent Host allows up to four properties. Operator and Manager are advertised for any count. More than 40 needs a custom quote. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
How you are charged How plan fees are worked out and billed. Check whether you pay per listing, per account or a share of booking income.	With conditions Pay per listing, monthly or yearly. Optimizer adds a booking fee. Plan: Lite Listed rates are starting prices. Ask for your account’s total.	Available Pay a monthly account fee based on how many properties the plan covers. Details: All property-count plans	With conditions Pay the plan minimum or the total property fees, whichever is higher. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Prices depend on currency and property count. Pay As You Go is another option.
Booking fees Fixed or percentage fees on bookings. Check which transactions they apply to.	With conditions Lite Optimizer adds 1% per booking. Plan: Lite This fee applies to Lite Optimizer. It is not confirmed for every Lite option.	With conditions Lodgix charges 0.5% for Airbnb or Vrbo bookings and 2% for Booking.com, based on nightly rates. Details: All plans based on property count Booking sites charge their own fees. Editing a booking does not change the Lodgix fee on the first invoice.	With conditions Pay As You Go: 3% on Independent Host or 1.5% on Operator. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Pay As You Go is limited to 10 properties. Monthly plans are a separate option.
Paid add-ons Features or services that cost extra beyond your plan.	With conditions PriceOptimizer, LocksManager and Damage Protection add-ons Plan: Lite Ask about add-on prices and fees for each transaction.	With conditions Property Management and QuickBooks Sync cost extra. Details: Paid add-ons Add-on prices rise with your property-count plan. Outside services can charge extra too.	With conditions Some client, website, ID and AI tools cost extra. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager What is included depends on your plan. Smart Locks and Protect cost extra on Independent Host. Add-on prices are shown in pounds; ask for US dollar prices.
Trial Trial length and rules. A demo is different from a free trial.	Available 14-day free trial; no credit card or commitment Plan: Lite	Available 30-day trial; no credit card requested Details: Every plan	Available 14-day trial; no card required Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
Setup fees One-time setup fees. A missing price does not mean setup is free.	We could not confirm a setup fee for Lite or that setup is free. Ask for the total before buying.	Available No setup fees; setup and training included Details: Every plan	A one-to-one setup session is free. Ask about other setup or data-moving fees; we could not confirm a full fee list.
02 / Channels & sync
Airbnb connection How to connect Airbnb, and which accounts and listings qualify.	With conditions Connect to Airbnb. Plan: Lite	With conditions Connect Airbnb listings and bookings directly. Details: All plans based on property count Verify your phone with Airbnb. Turn off Airbnb Smart Pricing to use Lodgix price updates. Lodgix charges 0.5% commission.	Available Connect to Airbnb. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
Vrbo connection How to connect Vrbo, and which accounts and listings qualify.	With conditions Connect to Vrbo. Plan: Lite	With conditions Connect single-unit Vrbo listings and guest payments. Details: All plans based on property count You need a supported payment service. Add existing bookings before connecting. Lodgix charges 0.5% commission.	Available Connect to Vrbo. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
Booking.com connection How to connect Booking.com and which accounts and listings qualify.	With conditions Connect to Booking.com. Plan: Lite	With conditions Connect Booking.com through Channex.io. Details: All plans based on property count You need an existing Booking.com listing and Lodgix approval to publish. Match property, room and rate IDs. Lodgix charges 2% commission.	Available Connect to Booking.com. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Set up Booking.com cleaning fees and promotions in its extranet. Only the mapped rate plan syncs by default, and inquiries do not sync.
iCal import Import calendars from other tools. Check which details arrive and how updates work.	With conditions Import outside calendars as date blocks. Check plan: Lite includes iCal; confirm this import tool. Up to 10 calendar feeds per listing. Imported blocks are left out of Advanced Analytics and do not start Smart Calendar Rules.	With conditions Import blocked dates from outside calendars about every 30 minutes. Details: All plans based on property count This shares open and blocked dates only. It cannot replace a Lodgix invoice for the same dates. Repeated errors can turn off the calendar link.	With conditions Import bookings from an outside calendar. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Set up both directions. You can read iCal bookings but cannot edit them. They do not support automatic messages. They do not support ID checks, rental agreements or deposits.
iCal export Export calendar feeds to other tools. A calendar feed is different from an export of full booking records.	With conditions Share current and future bookings and blocked dates. Check plan: Lite includes iCal; confirm calendar export.	With conditions Share each property’s open and blocked dates. You can leave out names. Details: All plans based on property count This does not share full booking records. Making a new calendar link stops the old link working.	With conditions Share bookings with an outside calendar. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Set up both directions. You can read iCal bookings but cannot edit them. They do not support automatic messages. They do not support ID checks, rental agreements or deposits.
Rate sync Send rates to linked booking sites. Check which sites are supported and any limits.	With conditions Share prices with linked sites. Plan: Lite Supports Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com.	With conditions Send nightly prices and rules to linked booking sites. Details: All plans based on property count You need a supported connection. Each booking site has its own limits for prices and discounts.	With conditions Share prices with linked booking sites. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Setup differs by booking site.
Availability sync Send open and blocked dates to booking sites. Check how it works and any limits.	With conditions Share open and blocked dates with linked sites. Plan: Lite Supports Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com.	With conditions Share open and blocked dates through a direct connection or iCal. Details: All plans based on property count iCal shares dates only and refreshes from time to time. Direct API connections share more details.	With conditions Share open and blocked dates with linked sites. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Setup differs by booking site.
Reservation sync Import bookings and changes from booking sites, or keep them in sync. Check which sites are supported.	With conditions Sync bookings from linked sites. Plan: Lite Supports Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com.	With conditions Import booking-site reservations and supported Booking.com date changes. Details: All plans based on property count Resolve Booking.com date conflicts yourself. Enter payment records yourself when Booking.com collects the money.	With conditions Sync bookings from linked sites. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Setup differs by booking site.
Channel message sync Send and receive guest messages through booking-site connections. Check which sites are supported.	With conditions Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com message threads Plan: Lite Email, text and WhatsApp may need extra accounts or fees. Check each service.	With conditions Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com guest conversations Details: All plans based on property count Connect each booking site. Turn on Fetch Inquiries for Airbnb.	With conditions Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and direct-booking inbox Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Email and SMS also supported. WhatsApp is described as in development, not available.
Sync limitations Known delays, fields that do not sync and limits on connections. These details alone do not show how reliable the service is.	With conditions iCal updates usually arrive within one hour. Check plan: Lite includes iCal; confirm these limits. Use either iCal or a direct link for the same calendar. Using both can duplicate dates. Imported entries block dates. You cannot edit them as guest bookings.	With conditions Update limits depend on the booking site. iCal cannot replace invoices. Details: All plans based on property count Airbnb last-minute discounts cover up to 28 days. Percentage discounts round down to whole numbers. Vrbo does not import past bookings.	With conditions Imported calendar bookings have fewer tools. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. iCal refresh times depend on the platform. Edit prices and dates in the source tool. Imported iCal bookings do not support messages, identity checks, agreements or deposits.
03 / Reservations & calendars
Multi calendar A calendar view showing multiple listings and bookings together.	Available See your listings in one calendar. Plan: Lite	Available See properties in Calendar Tape, with a cleaning view on mobile. Details: All plans based on property count	With conditions See all your properties in one calendar. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Shows Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and direct bookings.
Manual bookings Enter bookings by hand as well as importing them from booking sites.	Available Add bookings yourself. Plan: Lite	Available Create a reservation from Calendar Tape or Create Reservation Details: All plans based on property count	With conditions Create confirmed or pending bookings on the calendar Details: Check which plan includes this. Enter dates, guest details and pricing. Pending bookings block dates for 48 hours by default. Verify calendar prices for long stays.
Booking changes Edit booking fields and check whether changes reach linked booking sites.	With conditions Change stay times, booking status and guest counts. Plan: Lite Ask which date changes are allowed and which updates reach the booking site.	With conditions Change stay dates or the property, then remake the invoice. Details: All plans based on property count Remaking the invoice keeps payments. It removes price, fee and deposit changes made by hand. Follow each booking site’s rules when changing its bookings.	With conditions Change booking dates, contact details or status through the API. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Your app needs bookings:update permission. Dates must be open and the status change allowed. We do not know which changes you can make in the website.
Booking cancellation Cancel bookings, with each booking site’s rules and refund limits.	With conditions Cancel bookings through quick actions. Plan: Lite Check the booking site’s cancellation steps. We do not know if canceling also refunds the guest.	With conditions Cancel an invoice and record a refund or guest credit. Details: All plans based on property count Send the actual refund through your payment service. Vrbo treats a Lodgix cancellation as made by the host. Cancel Booking.com reservations on Booking.com.	With conditions Cancel Direct, Airbnb, Vrbo and Google bookings in Uplisting Details: Check which plan includes this. Cancel other channels, including Booking.com, on the booking site. Cancellation keeps a record you can search. Deletion removes it. Refunds are separate.
Calendar blocking Block dates without making a paid guest booking.	With conditions Block dates for maintenance or preparation. Check plan: Lite includes Multi-Calendar; confirm date blocking.	Available Block dates without a guest reservation Details: All plans based on property count	With conditions Block calendar dates for maintenance and cleaning Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Set up the calendar and give users permission to change it.
Booking import Move or import existing bookings. Check which sources and file formats are supported.	Lite imports listings and bookings from linked sites. We do not know if it can import booking files. Old Guesty-for-Hosts guides cover a retired product.	With conditions Import Airbnb bookings or turn outside-calendar blocks into bookings. Details: All plans based on property count Imported invoices use Lodgix prices and fees. They may not match what the guest paid, so check them. Past Vrbo bookings are not imported.	With conditions Get help importing bookings during setup. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Ask which booking sites and past records can be imported.
Guest records Save and view guest or contact history. This does not confirm a full customer-management system.	Available Save guest contact details and preferences. Plan: Lite	Available Save guest profiles and private notes. Mark VIPs, block guests or merge duplicate records. Details: All plans based on property count	With conditions Keep guest contact details and notes with bookings. Details: Check which plan includes this. Bookings store names, contact details and private notes. Reports include guest records. We do not know if there is a separate guest database.
Booking export Export booking records. Check which file formats are supported.	With conditions Get a booking report by email as a CSV file. Plan: Lite Exports bookings only, with limited filters. For a large export, you may need to narrow the results first.	With conditions Download bookings as an Excel (.xlsx) file with Reservation Data Dump. Details: All plans based on property count Choose dates and properties. Its checkout-date rules differ from Income Detail reports, which split stays across periods.	With conditions Download bookings as a CSV file. Details: Check which plan includes this. Choose dates and listings. Include or leave out canceled bookings. The report goes to your account email.
04 / Rates & booking rules
Seasonal rates Set prices for dates or seasons in your rental software.	With conditions Use PriceOptimizer for seasonal and holiday prices. Details: Lite + PriceOptimizer PriceOptimizer costs extra. Overlapping seasonal rules can combine and change the final price.	With conditions Set seasonal prices with reusable templates. Details: All plans based on property count You can have up to 20 templates. Sync properties to apply template changes. One date period cannot cross the end of a year.	With conditions Set base prices and prices for specific dates. Details: Check which plan includes this. Prices for specific dates override base prices. Booking-site currencies must match; Uplisting does not convert them.
Minimum stays Set minimum stays. Check limits for each date and booking site.	With conditions Set default minimum stays for linked sites. Check plan: Lite includes Multi-Calendar; confirm minimum-stay controls. Calendar changes and pricing tools can override defaults. For Expedia, change minimum stays in the calendar, not the property defaults.	With conditions Set minimum stays for each rate period. The arrival-day rule covers the whole stay. Details: All plans based on property count An outside pricing service can replace prices and stay rules.	With conditions Set minimum stays by date or time left before arrival. Details: Check which plan includes this. Manual date settings take priority. Rules based on time before arrival update at midnight in the property’s time zone. Check for conflicts with your pricing service.
Gap night rules Adjust rules for unbooked nights between stays.	With conditions Use PriceOptimizer to allow shorter stays in booking gaps. Details: Lite + PriceOptimizer PriceOptimizer costs extra. Turn it on for the listing and apply its advice. Gap advice looks at the next 90 days.	With conditions Allow or block shorter gaps between bookings, with a minimum stay you choose. Details: All plans based on property count Open Property Rule Settings. If a gap is too short, choose whether the minimum stay still applies.	With conditions Allow shorter stays to fill gaps between bookings. Details: Check which plan includes this. Only applies to gaps within your chosen future date range. Check for conflicts with other pricing tools.
Length of stay discounts Give discounts based on how long guests stay.	With conditions Offer weekly and monthly discounts on Airbnb, direct and manual bookings. Plan: Lite Discounts do not sync to Booking.com or Vrbo. Airbnb promotions take priority and do not combine with these discounts. The monthly percentage must be at least the weekly percentage. Direct and manual monthly discounts start at 28 nights.	With conditions Offer fixed-amount or percentage discounts for longer stays. Details: All plans based on property count Booking-site support varies. Set up how weekly and monthly prices work together. Airbnb handles percentage rounding differently.	With conditions Weekly and monthly discounts Details: Check which plan includes this. Works with Airbnb, Direct, Vrbo and Google Vacation Rentals. Set up Booking.com offers separately.
Last minute discounts Give discounts based on how soon guests arrive.	With conditions Use PriceOptimizer to discount stays closer to arrival. Details: Lite + PriceOptimizer PriceOptimizer costs extra. The discount is applied after the base price and other price changes.	With conditions Automatically discount stays arriving within your chosen number of days. Details: All plans based on property count Calculations differ by booking site. Airbnb allows up to 28 days.	With conditions Offer last-minute discounts on Airbnb. Details: Check which plan includes this. The discount setting only syncs to Airbnb. Separate rules can change nightly prices 7, 14 or 28 days before arrival. We do not know if all sites support discounts.
Dynamic pricing Built-in tools that set prices and connections to outside pricing tools are separate features.	With conditions Use Guesty PriceOptimizer to adjust nightly prices. Details: Lite + PriceOptimizer add-on PriceOptimizer costs extra. Fees depend on your package.	With conditions Use PriceLabs or Beyond to adjust nightly prices. Details: All plans based on property count You need the outside service. Imported prices cannot be edited in the connected price view. Set website weekly and monthly prices separately. We could not confirm a built-in market-based pricing tool.	With conditions Connect an outside service to adjust prices. Details: Check which plan includes this. Connect PriceLabs, Wheelhouse or Beyond. You need a separate account and setup, and their fees apply. We could not confirm built-in prices based on market demand.
Pricing connections Connections to nightly-pricing tools and what they require.	With conditions Connect PriceLabs to change prices and stay rules. Details: Lite / partner PriceLabs You need a PriceLabs account and connection token. PriceLabs cannot send weekly or monthly discounts or extra guest fees to Lite.	With conditions PriceLabs and Beyond Details: All plans based on property count You need an account and API key from the pricing service. Choose your properties to share nightly prices and minimum stays.	With conditions PriceLabs, Wheelhouse and Beyond Details: Check which plan includes this. You need a separate pricing account and setup. Its terms and fees apply.
05 / Guest messaging & AI
Unified inbox See guest message threads from supported booking sites in one view.	Available Read guest messages in one inbox. Plan: Lite	With conditions Read guest questions and booking messages in one inbox. Details: All plans based on property count Connect a supported booking site or message source. Inbox permissions vary by source.	Available Read guest messages in one inbox. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
Scheduled messages Schedule messages before or after booking dates and times.	With conditions Schedule messages around booking, arrival or departure. Plan: Lite Send through booking sites, email or text. For email or text, you need the guest’s correct contact details. The inbox does not show cleaner messages or replies from people who are not guests. For existing bookings, a new message rule runs only for events that have not happened yet.	With conditions Schedule messages around arrival, departure and other dates. Details: All plans based on property count Turn on each message rule. Set the late-booking option to handle bookings made after a message’s scheduled time. Rules use the first property by default. Change the setting if you need more.	With conditions Schedule guest messages. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Send booking confirmations, arrival and departure details, and messages after a stay. Set the timing and check booking-site rules.
Event triggers Send messages when listed booking events happen.	With conditions Send messages when bookings are confirmed or guests arrive or leave. Plan: Lite Send through booking sites, email or text. For email or text, you need the guest’s correct contact details. The inbox does not show cleaner messages or replies from people who are not guests. For existing bookings, a new message rule runs only for events that have not happened yet.	With conditions Send email, app alerts or texts when invoice events or status changes happen. Details: All plans based on property count Turn on the rule and choose recipients. Texts need a connected SMS service and phone number.	With conditions Send messages when booking or stay events happen. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Set up guest message rules. We do not know if these rules can run other kinds of tasks.
Conditional messages Rules that send or skip messages based on booking details.	With conditions Choose when to send messages using booking and message rules. Plan: Lite Send through booking sites, email or text. For email or text, you need the guest’s correct contact details. The inbox does not show cleaner messages or replies from people who are not guests. For existing bookings, a new message rule runs only for events that have not happened yet.	With conditions Choose which booking sites and properties a message rule covers. Details: All plans based on property count Event rules have extra conditions. Set date and repeating conditions within the date event.	With conditions Set message rules by property or change them for one booking. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. We could not confirm more complex message rules.
Message templates Reuse message templates and fill them with supported guest or booking details.	Available Saved replies Plan: Lite	Available Save replies and use fields that fill in guest or booking details. Details: All plans based on property count	With conditions Reuse saved messages with guest and booking details. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Write and set up your saved messages first.
AI suggested replies AI writes a draft. A person checks or sends it.	With conditions ReplyAI writes drafts you can edit and send. Plan: Lite Turn on ReplyAI before use. Ask Guesty about AI fees and message limits.	With conditions AI writes reply drafts for you to review. Details: All plans based on property count The automatic AI Assistant is a separate option you must turn on.	With conditions AI drafts replies when it pauses for review. Check plan: AI Suite: 100 actions per month on Independent Host / Operator; unlimited on Manager. Confirm this tool is included. AI uses property details, bookings, saved knowledge and messages. Unlimited use costs extra on lower plans.
AI automatic replies AI sends guest replies without a person approving each one. Check the limits.	With conditions AutoReply can send replies for you. Plan: Lite Turn on the agent and choose which types of messages it can answer. The AI gives each answer a score. You set the score needed to send a reply. You review replies below that score. Ask Guesty about AI fees and message limits.	With conditions AI Assistant can answer basic guest questions for you. Details: All plans based on property count This is a beta feature. It uses Staylio by default. The all-source option adds Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com and email. It replies only if a person has not replied recently. It skips questions it cannot answer.	With conditions AI can send guest replies for you. Check plan: AI Suite: 100 actions per month on Independent Host / Operator; unlimited on Manager. Confirm this tool is included. Turn this on for all chats or one chat. AI pauses for your review when it is unsure or a message is complex. Usage limits apply.
Approval before AI sends Controls for a person to check an AI reply before it is sent.	With conditions You review the ReplyAI draft, then click Send. Plan: Lite AutoReply is a separate way to send replies for you.	With conditions Review reply drafts, or turn off the automatic assistant. Details: All plans based on property count Automatic Assistant is a separate beta option. You must turn it on. Its replies do not all need your approval.	With conditions Choose when AI must pause for your review. Check plan: AI Suite: 100 actions per month on Independent Host / Operator; unlimited on Manager. Confirm this tool is included. You can turn off automatic replies for all chats or one chat. AI can still make mistakes.
Translations Check automatic message translation. Templates written in several languages are a different feature.	With conditions Translate the latest guest message into your display language. Check plan: Lite includes ReplyAI; confirm translation. Works on current and future guest messages. Very short messages or messages you have answered may not translate.	We could not confirm translation of messages you receive or send.	AI can reply in a guest’s language. We do not know if it can translate messages already in the inbox.
SMS messages Text guests by SMS. Check supported countries, phone numbers and fees.	With conditions Send and receive guest texts in the inbox. Details: Check which plan includes this. Save a valid guest phone number. Guests in the US and Canada see a US sender number. The limit is 306 GSM-7 characters or 134 Unicode characters. Longer messages are cut off. Message logs last 14 days. Ask about text-message fees and which plan includes them.	With conditions Text guests through Twilio, or use a shared number for outgoing texts. Details: All plans based on property count To use your own number, set up and verify a Twilio account and number. Twilio fees apply. Incoming texts need an existing thread and a recent booking to match the guest. The shared number only sends texts.	With conditions Two-way SMS in the unified inbox Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Included within a reasonable-use limit. The guide gives a limit of 160 characters per message. Guests must opt in where local rules require it. The guide conflicts on mobile SMS. Check if it works on mobile.
Email messages Email guests. Check sender and booking-site limits.	With conditions Email the guest’s main personal or booking-site address. Check plan: Lite includes the inbox; confirm email sending. A booking-site address sends through that site. A personal address sends to the guest’s email.	With conditions Email guests with the Lodgix sender or your own email domain. Details: All plans based on property count The default uses Lodgix to send and your address for replies. To use your domain as sender, set up SPF records or custom SMTP.	With conditions Connect multiple email addresses to the inbox Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Connect each email account first.
06 / Direct bookings & payments
Website builder Vendor-provided tools to create and host a direct-booking website.	With conditions Build a website for booking requests or instant bookings. Plan: Lite You need a paid Lite plan and payment details. The website is locked during the trial. Connect Airbnb and import listings before setup To accept instant bookings, connect a payment service and collect payment. You must approve booking requests yourself.	With conditions Customize hosted booking pages. A full website-building service is separate. Details: All plans based on property count You can change the logo, styles and layout. WordPress websites and paid development are separate services.	Available Basic direct booking site Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
Booking widget Add a booking engine to a website hosted elsewhere.	With conditions Show the booking website inside your own website. Plan: Lite You need a paid Lite plan and payment details. The website is locked during the trial. Connect Airbnb and import listings before setup To accept instant bookings, connect a payment service and collect payment. You must approve booking requests yourself. External site must support embedding	With conditions Put booking calendars for one or more properties on your website. Details: All plans based on property count You need your own hosted website. Use the WordPress plugin or calendar embed.	With conditions Add a booking form to your website. Details: Check which plan includes this. Set up your website and Stripe payments. Ask whether the form is included with Basic or needs Plus.
Custom domain Use your own domain for the provider’s direct-booking website.	With conditions Use your own web address for the booking website. Plan: Lite You need a paid Lite plan and payment details. The website is locked during the trial. Connect Airbnb and import listings before setup To accept instant bookings, connect a payment service and collect payment. You must approve booking requests yourself.	You can use your own web address for a separate website. We could not confirm this for Lodgix-hosted booking pages.	With conditions Use your own web address. Details: Check which plan includes this. You must own and set up the address. Ask whether this needs Basic or Plus.
Payment processors Payment services, with country and plan requirements.	Available Stripe Plan: Lite	With conditions Stripe and Authorize.net Details: All plans based on property count You need a supported payment-service account. Its fees are separate.	With conditions Connect Stripe to take payments. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. You need a Stripe account that can take these payments. Stripe’s fees and terms apply.
Payment schedules Schedule booking payments or installments. Check which booking types are supported.	With conditions Collect 100% of payment when a booking is confirmed. Plan: Lite You cannot turn this off or change the schedule. Needs supported Stripe card payments. Excludes Airbnb, Payments by Booking.com and virtual cards.	With conditions Set a first payment and remaining balance. You can turn on automatic card payments. Details: All plans based on property count You collect payments yourself by default. To collect them automatically, turn that option on. Choose when to skip it and what to do if payment fails. You need a supported payment service and a saved payment method.	With conditions Set when guests pay the deposit and balance for each property. Details: Check which plan includes this. Direct bookings, Vrbo and Google Vacation Rentals only. Stripe processes payments. Ineligible bookings are charged in full at booking.
Security deposits Collect or hold refundable deposits. Damage insurance and protection are separate features.	With conditions Add, charge or release a card deposit hold by hand. Plan: Lite You need a valid guest card. Ask for card details separately if the booking site collects payment. Holds last 7 days, or 5 days for Visa.	With conditions Collect a refundable deposit or hold money on a card. Details: All plans based on property count Choose the deposit type and timing. Card holds often last 7 days. They may end before the guest leaves. A damage waiver is different.	With conditions Use Protect to hold or collect a deposit. Payments Uses a Stripe card hold. If renewal fails, the deposit can be charged. You must refund that charge by hand. Airbnb needs account approval. Fees Pricing includes Protect on Operator and Manager. Help also lists $6 per active listing per month. Ask which fees apply. Details: Operator / Manager; add-on on Independent Host
Refunds Issue refunds through supported payment steps. Check whether fees are refunded too.	With conditions Refund guests from the booking payment screen. Plan: Lite Ask which payment services and booking sites support refunds.	With conditions Send refunds through the payment service, then record them in Lodgix. Details: All plans based on property count Sign in to the payment service to send the refund. Lodgix keeps the record.	With conditions Partial or full refunds for direct bookings Details: Check which plan includes this. A refund does not cancel the booking. Follow the payment service and booking site’s refund steps.
Rental agreements Create, send or sign guest agreements. Check whether electronic signatures are supported.	With conditions Let guests sign agreements online. Plan: Lite Set up the Guest App first.	With conditions Make guest agreements that can be signed online. Details: All plans based on property count You can require signing during direct checkout. Guests from booking sites get a request after booking or access through Staylio.	With conditions Create online agreements for bookings. Details: Check which plan includes this. Change templates by property or stay. Track signatures and send reminders. Whether the agreements are legally binding is not confirmed.
Guest verification Checks of guest identity or bookings. These do not guarantee you meet legal rules.	Lite’s Guest App collects ID documents. We do not know if it checks them. GuestVerify is not included on Lite.	With conditions Use Guest Verify for photo-ID and selfie checks. Details: All plans based on property count Turn on Guest Verify and accept its terms. A 2023 guide lists $1 per attempt, including failed checks and retries. Check the current fee.	With conditions Check guest IDs. Included with Manager; costs extra on lower plans. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager The price table and the £1.25-per-check add-on card differ. Ask for the US price that applies to your plan.
Direct booking fees Fees for direct bookings. Check payment-processing fees and paid protection too.	With conditions Guesty gateway fees are extra to payment-service fees. Plan: Lite Ask for the fee amount. Stripe collects the Guesty fee for each transaction and the first failed attempt. Lite Optimizer’s percentage fee is separate.	With conditions Lodgix charges no commission on bookings from your own website. Details: All plans based on property count Plan fees, payment fees, paid add-ons and outside services still cost money.	With conditions Pay As You Go charges a booking percentage. Rates 3% for 1–4 properties; 1.5% for 5–10. Flat monthly plans are separate. Check fees Ask what amount the percentage applies to and how it covers direct bookings. Older pages say zero commission, so they do not settle current terms. Payment-service fees are extra. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
07 / Cleaning & operations
Automatic tasks Creates tasks automatically from bookings or events linked to a booking.	With conditions Create repeat tasks for check-in, check-out or new bookings. Check plan: Lite includes Task Management; confirm this task.	With conditions Assign cleaners by default and create repeating work orders. Details: All plans based on property count Choose the default cleaner for each property. Apply it to existing or new bookings. Repeating work orders create future tasks.	With conditions Schedule cleaning tasks from bookings. Details: Check which plan includes this. Supports cleaning at check-in or check-out, repeat mid-stay cleaning and same-day cleaning.
Cleaner access Give cleaners access to tasks or calendars without extra management tools they do not need.	With conditions Cleaners see assigned tasks and related booking and property details. Plan: Lite Cleaners cannot see billing or settings. Their permissions cannot be changed. Guesty’s guides disagree on extra users for Lite. Check before choosing this plan.	With conditions Cleaners use the Admin app for their assigned tasks. Details: All plans based on property count Set the Cleaning Staff role and allowed properties. Each cleaner sees their own cleaning work.	With conditions Give cleaners logins to see assigned work. Details: Check which plan includes this. Cleaners see property details, schedules and notes. They can mark tasks done.
Task checklists Reuse task lists and mark jobs done.	With conditions Use task checklists and see when they were completed. Check plan: Lite includes Task Management; confirm this tool.	With conditions Make cleaning checklists with required and optional steps. Details: All plans based on property count Attach the checklist to the cleaning job. Required steps must be done before the job can be finished.	We do not know if you can save and reuse cleaning checklists.
Photo requirements Ask for or require photos of finished work.	With conditions Ask for before-and-after photos in task comments. Check plan: Lite includes Tasks and the app; confirm photo requests. We do not know if photo uploads can be required. Only users with the right role can create tasks.	With conditions Require photos for checklist steps. Details: All plans based on property count Mark the step as required. Photos for reporting damage are a separate process.	We do not know if cleaners can be asked or required to add photos before finishing a task.
Task notifications Send notices when tasks are assigned, changed or completed.	With conditions Send alerts for tasks you create and assign. Check plan: Lite includes Task Management; confirm task alerts. Ask how alerts are delivered.	With conditions Send an app alert when a housekeeper gets an assignment. Details: All plans based on property count The housekeeper needs the Admin app with device alerts turned on.	With conditions Email cleaners when tasks change. Details: Check which plan includes this. Emails go to the cleaner’s account address when a cleaning task is added, changed or canceled. We could not confirm a delivery guarantee.
Maintenance tasks Record maintenance jobs or assign them to someone. General reminders are a separate feature.	With conditions Set repeat maintenance and inspection tasks. Check plan: Lite includes Task Management; confirm this task.	With conditions Assign repair jobs to staff or outside workers and track completion. Details: All plans based on property count Charging costs to owners and creating statements need the Property Management add-on.	With conditions Connect ResortCleaning to plan maintenance. Check plan: Confirm the Uplisting plan and separate service cost. ResortCleaning connects through iCalendar. Its setup and fees are separate. We could not confirm built-in maintenance tickets or task assignment.
Cleaning connections Connections to outside cleaning services, with their setup requirements.	With conditions Send bookings to Turno to schedule cleaners. Details: Lite + Turno You need a Turno account and token. Link each property. Turno fees may apply.	Lodgix has built-in cleaning tools. We could not confirm a connection to an outside turnover service.	With conditions Connect Turno and other cleaning tools. Check plan: Confirm the Uplisting plan and separate service cost. Turno connects directly. You need its account and setup. Its fees may apply.
08 / Check-in & smart access
Checkin instructions Send check-in details to guests at supported stages of a booking.	Available Show arrival details in the web guest app. Plan: Lite	With conditions Share arrival details through Staylio and scheduled messages. Details: All plans based on property count Fill in the property details and turn on scheduled messages. Guests need Staylio access to view the app.	With conditions Send arrival and departure details automatically. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Add details for each property and choose when to send them.
Guest portal A booking page or portal for guests. Check what guests can do there.	With conditions Give guests a web app with booking details and pre-arrival forms. Plan: Lite Set up up to 50 Guest Apps. Payment information, additional information and guidebooks are Pro-only. Forms collect details. ID checks and payment processing are separate.	With conditions Guests use Staylio for arrival and departure details, messages and agreements. Details: All plans based on property count Guests install the app. Set up its content and features in Lodgix.	With conditions Give guests a booking page for pre-arrival steps. Details: Check which plan includes this. ID checks and deposits have their own plan rules and fees. We do not know if guests can change bookings through this page.
Lock connections Supported smart-lock platforms connect directly or through another service.	With conditions LocksManager supports brands including Schlage, Nuki and TTLock. Details: Lite + LocksManager LocksManager costs extra. You need compatible locks and a working connection.	With conditions RemoteLock, PointCentral, dormakaba / Kaba and eRentalLock Details: All plans based on property count You need supported hardware and a provider account. Kaba PM mode needs at least 10 locks.	With conditions Connect smart locks. Included with Operator / Manager. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Smart Locks costs extra on Independent Host. You need compatible locks and setup. Ask for the US dollar price; listed add-on prices are in pounds.
Automatic lock codes Creates lock codes automatically for each booking. Check the required hardware and services.	With conditions Create a different door code for each booking. Details: Lite + LocksManager add-on LocksManager costs extra. You need compatible locks and a working connection.	With conditions Make a door code for each booking at the time you choose before arrival. Details: All plans based on property count Set up the lock-provider account and link the property to a supported lock. You can also make a code manually.	With conditions Unique door code for each reservation Details: Operator / Manager; add-on on Independent Host You need compatible locks and an active connection. Set the access times and guest messages.
Code scheduling Set codes to work only during the stated check-in and checkout times.	With conditions Turn off door codes at the guest’s check-out time. Details: Lite + LocksManager add-on LocksManager costs extra. You need compatible locks and a working connection.	With conditions Choose when codes work around arrival and departure. Details: All plans based on property count PointCentral allows 0, 1 or 2 extra hours. Other services have different timing rules. Kaba uses preset profiles.	With conditions Timed lock access with check-in/out buffers Details: Operator / Manager; add-on on Independent Host You need compatible locks and an active connection. Set the access times and guest messages.
Code delivery Send booking access codes to guests through supported channels.	With conditions Send LocksManager door codes in automatic messages. Check plan: Lite + LocksManager; confirm automatic code messages. LocksManager costs extra. The code must exist before the message is sent. Allow enough time after booking for the code to be created.	With conditions Add codes to emails, documents and automatic messages, or show them in Staylio. Details: All plans based on property count Make the code first. Staylio needs a lock connection and a generated code to show its door card.	With conditions Insert lock codes into automated guest messages Details: Operator / Manager; add-on on Independent Host You need compatible locks and an active connection. Set the access times and guest messages.
Access extra costs Smart-access software or connections may cost extra. Hardware is a separate cost.	With conditions LocksManager costs extra. Ask for its price. Details: Lite + LocksManager Buy the lock hardware separately.	With conditions RemoteLock requires a paid provider plan Details: All plans based on property count Buy hardware and pay provider fees separately. We could not confirm the exact provider price.	With conditions Smart Locks costs extra on Independent Host. Plans Included on Operator and Manager. Check fees Pricing shows £10 per month. Help says £4 per active lock per month. Ask for your US dollar price and whether per-lock fees still apply. Buy the hardware separately. Details: Operator / Manager; add-on on Independent Host
09 / Reports & accounting
Booking reports Reports about bookings. Check which measures they include.	With conditions Filter confirmed bookings by date and listing. Plan: Lite	Available View sales and salesperson reports. Filter by date, property and invoice status. Details: All plans based on property count	With conditions See booking, money, guest and stay details. Details: Check which plan includes this. Filter by dates, listing or canceled bookings.
Occupancy reports See how often your rentals are booked. Filter by date or property.	With conditions See how often properties are booked, by date or property. Plan: Lite Use the desktop dashboard. This is not in the Lite phone app.	With conditions See how often properties are booked. Details: All plans based on property count We could not confirm the filters or exact calculation.	With conditions Use booking reports to work out how often properties are booked. Details: Check which plan includes this. Reports can help you review average nightly occupancy and nights sold. We could not confirm a separate occupancy dashboard.
Revenue reports Revenue reports and the measures they include. These are separate from financial accounting.	With conditions See payouts, commission and income per available listing. Plan: Lite Includes canceled bookings. Use the desktop dashboard. Its currency comes from the Airbnb account.	With conditions View detailed income, monthly totals and comparisons. Details: All plans based on property count Income Detail splits stays across report dates. A canceled invoice can still show fees charged when a guest cancels.	With conditions See income and money summaries in owner statements. Check plan: Manager or Client Management add-on; confirm this tool is included. Shows property income, fees, adjustments and payouts.
Owner statements Statements for property owners. Check which income and expenses they include.	Not supported Not included on Lite Plan: Lite	With conditions Make monthly or quarterly owner statements for income, costs and work orders. Details: Property Management add-on Publish each statement. Remake it after later booking changes.	With conditions Create owner statements. Included with Manager. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Costs extra on lower plans. Ask for US dollar prices; listed add-on prices are in pounds.
Expense tracking Record property or booking expenses in the software.	We do not know if Lite tasks let you enter costs. General Guesty task pages mention this, but the Lite guide does not confirm it.	With conditions Track costs and fees by property or booking. Details: Property Management add-on The paid add-on can include these costs in owner statements.	With conditions Record and group property costs. Check plan: Manager or Client Management add-on; confirm this tool is included. Costs feed into owner statements and payout figures. We could not confirm a full accounting system.
Accounting connections Which accounting tools connect and what they can share.	We could not confirm a Lite connection to accounting software. Pro’s paid Trust Accounting tool is not included on Lite.	With conditions Send guests, invoices and payments to QuickBooks Online. Details: QuickBooks Sync add-on You need the paid QuickBooks Sync add-on and a QuickBooks Online account.	With conditions Connect accounting tools, including VRPlatform. Check plan: Confirm the Uplisting plan and separate service cost. You need a separate accounting service and setup. Its fees and tools depend on the provider.
Report exports Download reports in the listed file types.	With conditions Get a booking report by email as a CSV file. Plan: Lite Exports bookings only, with limited filters. For a large export, you may need to narrow the results first.	Available Download supported booking and cleaning reports as Excel or PDF files. Details: All plans based on property count	With conditions Download owner statements Check plan: Manager or Client Management add-on; confirm this tool is included. We could not confirm all download formats or exports for every report.
10 / Team & owner access
Team users Extra staff accounts, with any user or plan limits.	With conditions Invite Admin and Cleaner users. Plan: Lite Guesty’s guides disagree on extra users for Lite. Check before choosing this plan. Ask for the user limit.	Available Create separate logins with admin, front-desk or cleaning roles. Details: All plans based on property count	With conditions Invite teammates, cleaners and owner/clients Details: Check which plan includes this. Teammates have access to almost all features except billing. Cleaner/owner routes have different access. We could not confirm the exact tier or user limit.
User permissions Choose what each person can see and do.	With conditions Choose Admin or Cleaner. The roles have fixed access. Plan: Lite Admins have full access. Cleaner permissions cannot be changed. Guesty’s guides disagree on extra users for Lite. Check before choosing this plan.	Available Group team members and choose what they can access. Details: All plans based on property count	With conditions Give different calendar access to team members. Details: Check which plan includes this. Cleaners and assistants can have different access. Ask for the full list of roles and permissions.
Choose which properties each person can access Choose which properties a person can access.	We do not know if you can choose which properties a Lite user sees. Cleaner access alone does not confirm this. Guesty’s guides disagree on whether Lite allows extra users.	With conditions Choose which properties Cleaning Staff can see. Details: All plans based on property count Without this restriction, cleaners can see all properties. We could not confirm the same property limits for other roles.	With conditions Assign owners access to selected properties Check plan: Manager or Client Management add-on; confirm this tool is included. This is confirmed for owners. We do not know if every staff role can be limited by property.
Owner portal Let owners view property, booking or financial details.	Not supported Not included on Lite Plan: Lite	With conditions Give owners access to calendars, statements and a dashboard you set up. Details: Property Management add-on Create an owner record and login. The manager chooses what the owner can see.	With conditions Owners view assigned listings and block dates Check plan: Manager or Client Management add-on; confirm the portal is included. Owners cannot manage bookings, daily work settings or account settings.
Mobile app A mobile app. A website that fits a phone screen does not confirm an app.	Available Use the phone app for bookings, messages and tasks. Plan: Lite	Available Use Lodgix Admin on iPhone or Android. Guests use the separate Staylio app. Details: All plans based on property count	With conditions Read and send messages in the iOS or Android app. Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. The apps support inbox use and alerts. We do not know if all desktop tools work in the apps.
11 / Integrations & data access
Public API An API for outside developers. API connections to booking sites alone do not confirm developer access.	Not supported Not included on Lite Plan: Lite	With conditions Connect your own software with REST API v2. Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions. Create an API key and give it the permissions it needs.	Available REST API access Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
API access conditions Who can use the developer API, including required plans, approval and access limits.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite Partner connections use separate tokens. They do not provide public developer access.	With conditions Create and manage API keys in Account → API Keys. Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions. You need a Lodgix account and permission for each action. Reading the public guide does not grant access to account data.	With conditions Included API access for active subscribers Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need an active plan, an approved OAuth client and the right access scopes. Private links for your own account do not need a partner contract. Marketplace links or links serving other customers may need one.
Webhooks Sends notices about events to linked systems.	We could not confirm outgoing event alerts on Lite. Its partner connections do not confirm this, and Open API is not included.	With conditions Send message.received alerts to an HTTPS address you choose. Details: All plans based on property count Set up the address in the website. We could not confirm API tools to manage these alerts.	With conditions Set up signed event alerts with an API key. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager This is separate from V3 OAuth. Check the timestamp and signature. Handle repeated event_id values and reply within five seconds. Repeated failures can turn alerts off.
Zapier A Zapier connection with stated events, actions or plan requirements.	Guesty has Zapier beta guides, but we do not know if Lite can use this connection.	With conditions Use the invite-only Lodgix app in Zapier, with six booking or inquiry triggers. Details: All plans based on property count You need a Zapier account and an invitation from inside Lodgix. The app is not listed in the public marketplace.	With conditions Start Zapier tasks when bookings are created. Details: Check which plan includes this. Includes synced, direct and manual bookings. You need a Zapier account; its plan limits apply.
Data export Check which data you can take with you, beyond calendar feeds. Ask which file types you can download.	With conditions Get a booking report by email as a CSV file. Plan: Lite Exports bookings only, with limited filters. For a large export, you may need to narrow the results first.	With conditions Download Reservation Data Dump as Excel (.xlsx), plus supported reports. Details: All plans based on property count Exports cover selected dates and properties, not the whole account.	With conditions Booking reports as CSV Details: Check which plan includes this. Choose booking dates, listing and cancellation status. We could not confirm a full account export.
12 / Setup & support
Onboarding Setup help, including whether it is optional or costs extra.	Available One-to-one guided setup Plan: Lite	With conditions Get free setup help and one-to-one screen-share training. Details: All plans based on property count Book a session. Check imported properties and fees yourself.	Available Free 1:1 setup session Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager
Moving your data Help or tools to import records from another system.	We could not confirm current help moving data to Lite. Pro import guides and old Guesty-for-Hosts guides do not confirm Lite support.	With conditions Import Airbnb properties and bookings, or turn calendar blocks into bookings. Details: All plans based on property count Imports do not cover everything. Set taxes and fees yourself. Check prices, rules and imported invoice totals.	With conditions Airbnb import and assisted Vrbo/direct booking import Check plan: Confirm this feature on Independent Host, Operator or Manager. Get help importing more than 10 existing Vrbo or direct bookings at once. Enter smaller sets by hand. Import steps and supported data differ by booking site.
Help center Public guides and help pages. These alone do not show the quality of support.	Available Public help center Plan: Lite	Available Public help center and product guides Details: All plans based on property count	Available Public help guides Details: All visitors Public guides cover setup, pricing, bookings, channel connections and API setup.
Email support Email support, with any plan limits. Response time is unconfirmed.	With conditions Get email support 24/7 through the dashboard, app or form. Check plan: Confirm email support on Lite.	With conditions Contact support by email. Details: All plans based on property count We could not confirm reply times or support commitments.	With conditions Email support; plan response targets differ Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Target reply times depend on your plan.
Chat support Live or in-app support chat. Check whether help comes from a person, an AI bot or self-service pages.	Available 24/7 live chat Plan: Lite	We could not confirm live support chat. Guest chat and screen-share training are separate services.	With conditions Chat support Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Higher plans have different target reply times.
Phone support Phone support, with any plan or country limits.	Not supported Not included on Lite Plan: Lite	We could not confirm a staffed phone-support service. A published phone or training number does not confirm it.	Available Phone support on Manager Plan: Manager
13 / API features
API features are listed below. Each row shows its access rules. Live operation is not confirmed.
Documented API versions Versions listed in the public API guides. This does not guarantee they work with your setup.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	Available OpenAPI 3.0.2; contract v2 version 2.0.2 Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions.	With conditions Older API-key access and newer OAuth access. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager The help center calls OAuth access V3. Some API URLs do not show a version number.
API authentication Security methods listed in the API guide. Approval to use the API and the right plan are separate requirements.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	With conditions Authorization: Token <API key> Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions. Create an API key in your account. Each action needs its own permissions.	With conditions OAuth Authorization Code with PKCE; legacy API-key access Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Your app needs approval and the right permissions. Token refresh needs offline_access. Older event alerts use a separate API-key setup.
Read property records Read property records through the API.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	With conditions List property records Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions. API key with property:read	With conditions List and retrieve properties Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need properties:read permission. You can include related records. Use limit and cursor to move through result pages.
Read reservation records An API tool reads booking records.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	With conditions List / retrieve reservation records Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions. API key with reservation:read	With conditions List bookings and retrieve a booking Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need bookings:read permission and a property_id to list bookings. To get money records, use include when reading a single booking.
Create bookings An API tool creates bookings. This does not confirm the same steps are available in the interface.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	With conditions Create a booking with dates, guest details and related records. Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions. API key with reservation:write	With conditions Create a booking Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need bookings:create permission, a property ID and stay dates. New bookings can start as pending or confirmed.
Update bookings An API tool changes booking fields. Check which fields and booking sites it supports.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	With conditions Change booking dates, referrer and notes. Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions. Use an API key with reservation:write permission. Only listed fields can change. We could not confirm how updates reach connected booking sites.	With conditions Change bookings or use separate cancellation actions. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need bookings:update permission. Dates must be open and status changes allowed. Canceling a booking does not automatically refund it.
Read guest data Read guest records through a separate API tool or as part of a booking response. Check which option is supported.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	With conditions List / retrieve guest records Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions. API key with guest:read	With conditions Read guest contact details from bookings. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Booking records include guest_name, guest_email and guest_phone. This is not a separate guest directory.
Update guest records Updates guest records, not just contact fields on a booking.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	With conditions Change fields in a guest record. Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions. API key with guest:write	We do not know if the API can update a guest record on its own. It can change contact fields on a booking.
Read guest messages An API tool reads guest messages or conversation details.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	We could not confirm a way to read guest messages through the API. Webhook alerts are a different feature.	With conditions List threads and thread messages Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need messaging:read permission. Filter results and use cursors to get more pages. Channels include text, email, Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo.
Send guest messages An API tool adds or sends guest messages. Check access requirements separately.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	We could not confirm a way to send guest messages through the API. Messages in the app are a different feature.	With conditions Send a message within a thread Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need messaging:write permission. The chosen channel must be turned on for the thread. Text messages have a length limit.
Read nightly rates Read rates through an API tool or nightly-price fields in a calendar response.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	With conditions Retrieve per-property rate records Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions. API key with pricing:read	With conditions Read per-day rates in the calendar Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need calendar:read permission and a property ID. The date range defaults to one year. The maximum is 730 days.
Update nightly rates Send nightly prices through the API. This is separate from working out which price to use.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	With conditions Create property rate records; patch individual rates Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions. API key with pricing:write	With conditions Change prices and stay rules for many dates at once. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need calendar:write permission. Send up to 1,095 entries as dates or date ranges. day_rate and minimum stay must be positive. A 202 response with request_id means the update may finish later.
Read availability calendar Read open dates or calendar nights through the API.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	With conditions Find property IDs available for the dates you request. Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions. Use an API key with property:read permission. Send from_date and to_date. This finds available properties; it does not return a full nightly calendar.	With conditions Read per-day availability and rates Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need calendar:read permission and a property ID. Choose from/to dates, up to 730 days.
Read payment records Reads actual payment records. Changing payment settings or making payment links is a separate feature.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	We do not know if it can read each payment. Booking and deposit totals are not the same as payment records.	With conditions Read payment records from a booking. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need bookings:read permission. Include booking_payments when reading the booking. We do not know if the API can create payment links or collect money.
Read refund records An API tool reads refund records. This does not confirm that it can issue refunds.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	We could not confirm access to refund records through the API. Recording refunds in the app is a separate feature.	With conditions Read refund records from a booking. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need bookings:read permission. Include booking_refunds when reading the booking. We do not know if the API can issue refunds.
Read owner records Read property-owner records through the API.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	With conditions Read owner records. Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions. Use an API key with owner:read permission. The owner screen needs the paid Property Management add-on. Check if the API needs it too.	We do not know if the API can fetch separate owner records. Booking payout fields are not owner records.
Custom data fields API tools for custom fields or extra booking details. Check which types of data each tool supports.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	With conditions Read or change custom fields on bookings. Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions. Use reservation:write permission to change values, or reservation:read to read them. Use each field’s name to identify it.	With conditions Read or create custom booking fields. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager You need the right permissions. Names must use snake_case and your assigned partner prefix. Each account can have up to 15 fields.
Manage webhook plans API tools to list, create or remove webhook plans. A guide to receiving webhook updates alone does not confirm these controls.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	You can set up outgoing message alerts in the website. We could not confirm API tools to list, create or delete these setups.	With conditions Add, list or remove event alerts and change the signing secret. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Use the older API-key setup, separate from OAuth. Check signatures and handle alerts that arrive more than once.
Documented throttling response The API lists error 429 for too many requests or another stated request limit. Exact numeric limits need separate confirmation.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	With conditions The API guide lists a limit of 3 requests per second. Details: API users We could not confirm how each API action reports an exceeded limit.	With conditions 5 requests/second/IP; 100/minute/IP; 15/minute/property Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Extra requests return HTTP 429. Save a copy of the data, then use event alerts to track changes. Avoid checking all the time.
Reservation pagination Read booking records a page at a time. Check the default page size and any maximum.	Not supported Open API is not included on Lite. Plan: Lite	With conditions Read bookings in batches using offset and limit. The default is 20; the maximum is 50. Details: All plans; you need an API key with the right permissions.	With conditions Use limit and cursor to read more result pages. Plan: Independent Host / Operator / Manager Properties, bookings, reviews, threads and messages use cursors. We could not confirm one maximum page size for all tools.

Compare property management software for daily work — Guesty Lite vs Lodgix vs Uplisting

List the jobs you want to handle in one place. Check booking sites, guest messages, payments and staff access first. Then compare the plan and extras needed for those jobs. A long feature list will not show whether your booking sites and work rules are covered.

Guesty Lite: what to consider

Check the tools in your billing choice and any paid extras. Cleaner access has fixed permissions. A partner link does not give you access to the public API for custom software links. Read the Guesty Lite profile for its plans and requirements.

Lodgix: what to consider

Match the property-count plan with any owner or accounting extras you need. Issue refunds in the payment gateway; Lodgix records them. Check booking imports before moving your daily work. Read the Lodgix profile for its plans and requirements.

Uplisting: what to consider

Check how bookings enter the system. Imported iCal bookings are read-only. They cannot do the same message, ID-check or payment tasks as direct links. Compare the plan with any needed extras. Read the Uplisting profile for its plans and requirements.

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Common questions

What should I test before switching to one of these tools?

Check future bookings, blocked dates and rate plans before the new system takes control. Then look at rates and fees on each booking site. A link marked connected does not prove that every booking or price rule moved across.

How should I compare the full setup for Guesty Lite, Lodgix and Uplisting?

List the main software and any extras on their own. Extras can include lock tools, guidebooks, paid modules and a team to answer guests. Ask which tasks your quote covers. Name the person who will do the work that remains. An inbox or task list does not do it all for you.

Does Guesty Lite’s ReplyAI send its suggested reply for me?

The ReplyAI draft workflow asks you to review the reply and send it. Check the details and change the text first if needed. This describes ReplyAI drafts; it does not mean every Guesty AI tool needs a manual send.

Will connecting Vrbo to Lodgix bring in all my old bookings?

Do not assume so. Lodgix says to put existing Vrbo bookings on its calendar as blocks or manual bookings before you connect. Its guide says Vrbo does not offer an import for past bookings. Check the calendar before turning on the link.

Will Uplisting send my cleaning fee and promotions to Booking.com?

No. Its setup guide says to enter cleaning fees and promotions in Booking.com’s host dashboard, called the extranet. They do not sync from Uplisting through this link. Check both there before guests book; other channels can use different rules.

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