Lodgify alternative with pre-signed guest agreements
Everything Lodgify offers for direct bookings, plus custom waivers and rental agreements that Lodgify doesn't have. Lower cost, zero booking commissions.
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DirectBookings
$9/mo
Lodgify Pro
$95/mo
Save $2,000-5,000+ per year with DirectBookings
Why hosts are switching from Lodgify
Get pre-signed agreement features Lodgify doesn't offer
Lower cost + zero commissions
Lodgify costs $16-59/month per property plus 1-3% booking commissions on lower tiers. DirectBookings is $9-79/month total for up to 10 properties with zero commissions ever.
Pre-signed agreements Lodgify doesn't have
Custom waivers for property damage, pool liability, pets. Rental agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause. Overstay fee enforcement. IP-logged signatures. Lodgify doesn't offer any of these.
Simpler for US hosts
Lodgify is built for global markets with multi-language support. DirectBookings is optimized for US hosts who want direct bookings with pre-signed guest agreements. Simpler, faster setup.
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DirectBookings vs Lodgify
Feature-by-feature comparison
Feature
DirectBookings
Lodgify
Monthly cost (1 property)
$9 flat
$16-59/month
Monthly cost (5 properties)
$29 flat
$80-295/month
Booking commissions
✓ $0 forever
1-3% (Starter/Pro), $0 (Ultimate)
Direct booking website
✓ Included
✓ Included
Custom domain
✓ Included
✓ Included
Stripe payments
✓ Integrated
✓ Multiple processors
Calendar sync
✓ iCal hourly sync
✓ API + iCal
Website builder
✓ Simple templates
✓ Advanced builder
Multi-language support
✗ English only
✓ Multiple languages
Legal waivers & e-signatures
✓ Unlimited custom
✗ Not available
Rental agreement with No Tenancy Rights
✓ Auto-generated
✗ Not available
Automated check-in flow
✓ Fully automated
✓ Automated messaging
Automated messaging
✓ Templates & triggers
✓ Templates & triggers
Setup time
15 minutes
30-60 minutes
Best for
1-10 properties (US hosts)
1-20 properties (global)
Direct bookings + pre-signed agreements
Everything you need in one platform
Direct booking website
Professional booking site with your branding and custom domain. SEO-optimized for Google and AI search engines.
Stripe payments
Accept credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Money goes straight to your Stripe account. Zero platform commission.
Calendar sync
Hourly iCal sync with Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com. No double bookings. Keep all your existing listings.
Custom waivers
Create legal waivers guests must sign before check-in. Property damage, pool, pet — fully customizable with e-signatures.
Rental agreement
Auto-generated agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause, overstay fees, and trespass protection. IP-logged for legal compliance.
Automated check-in
Guests sign waivers, accept terms, and receive access credentials automatically. No manual work from you.
Frequently asked questions
How is DirectBookings different from Lodgify?
Both DirectBookings and Lodgify offer direct booking websites with calendar sync and payment processing. The key differences: (1) DirectBookings includes pre-signed agreement features (custom waivers, rental agreements with No Tenancy Rights clause) that Lodgify doesn't offer. (2) DirectBookings costs $9/month for 1 property vs Lodgify's $16-59/month. (3) DirectBookings has zero booking commissions, while Lodgify charges 1-3% on some plans.
What does DirectBookings cost compared to Lodgify?
DirectBookings costs $9/month for 1 property, $29/month for up to 5 properties, or $79/month for up to 10 properties with zero booking commissions. Lodgify costs $16/month (Starter), $35/month (Professional), or $59/month (Ultimate) for 1 property, plus 1-3% booking commissions on lower tiers. For a host with 3 properties making $3,000/month in direct bookings, DirectBookings costs $9-29/month total vs Lodgify's $48-177/month plus commissions.
Does Lodgify charge booking commissions?
Yes. Lodgify charges 1-3% commission on direct bookings for their Starter and Professional plans. Only their Ultimate plan ($59/month per property) has zero commissions. DirectBookings charges zero booking commissions on all plans — you keep 100% of your revenue minus Stripe's 2.9% + 30¢ processing fee.
Can I switch from Lodgify to DirectBookings?
Yes. You can export your property details from Lodgify and add them to DirectBookings manually (takes about 15 minutes per property). Your existing Airbnb and VRBO listings stay active — DirectBookings just adds a direct booking channel on top. Many hosts switch to eliminate booking commissions and add pre-signed agreement features.
What pre-signed agreement features does DirectBookings have that Lodgify doesn't?
DirectBookings includes: (1) Custom waivers with e-signatures for property damage, pool liability, pet agreements, etc. (2) Auto-generated rental agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause to prevent holdover situations. (3) Overstay fee enforcement written into the rental agreement. (4) IP address and timestamp logging for all signatures for legal compliance. (5) Full document snapshots stored for each booking. Lodgify does not offer waiver or rental agreement features.
Does DirectBookings have a channel manager like Lodgify?
DirectBookings uses iCal sync to keep your calendar in sync with Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and any platform that provides an iCal feed. Sync runs every hour to prevent double bookings. Lodgify has API integrations with major channels plus iCal for others. For most small hosts using Airbnb, VRBO, and a direct booking site, iCal sync is simpler and works perfectly.
Do I need technical skills to build a site with DirectBookings?
No. DirectBookings is designed for hosts who want a professional site without coding. Add your property, upload photos, connect Stripe, and publish — most hosts are live in 15 minutes. No design skills, no drag-and-drop complexity, no plugins to configure.
Will my DirectBookings website rank on Google?
Yes. Every site includes SEO automatically: VacationRental schema markup, meta tags, sitemaps, IndexNow instant indexing, and AI-crawler access. Your Area Guide and FAQ pages rank for local queries. Most hosts see Google traffic within 2-4 weeks of publishing.
Can I keep my Airbnb and VRBO listings if I use DirectBookings?
Absolutely. Most hosts use DirectBookings alongside their OTA listings. Calendar sync runs hourly so availability stays consistent across all platforms. Direct repeat guests to your own site to skip the OTA fees — you keep 100% of the revenue.
How much can I save switching from Lodgify to DirectBookings?
For a host with 3 properties making $5,000/month in direct bookings: Lodgify Professional costs $105/month plus 1.5% commissions ($75/month) = $180/month total. DirectBookings costs $29/month with zero commissions. That's $1,812/year in savings — plus you gain legal waivers and pre-signed agreements that Lodgify doesn't offer.