Introduction

Nowadays, there are many options to choose from when looking for software to help you improve your workflow in the hospitality industry, especially in hotel management. Below we detail two software that serve similar purposes, yet have many different features. Meet Lodgify and Visitor, software that makes your work easier, allowing you to not only manage your hotel management in a time-efficient way, but also in a cost-effective way.

Comparing Lodgify vs Visitor: Similarities and Differences

What Purpose Does Lodgify Serve?

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Lodgify is a platform that makes hotel management easier, with an easy-to-use, user-friendly interface and features such as:

• Property Management Software,
• Channel Manager,
• Website Builder,
• Booking System.

In addition to all this, Lodgify places a strong focus on Vacation Rental Software, and in addition to the above, options such as Vacation Rental Courses are available, which allows those who are not yet familiar with the platform to easily learn how to use it. Furthermore, tools such as the Vacation Rental Income Calculator, Airbnb Description Generator or Airbnb Review Generator are also available. Further features will be discussed in more detail in the Pros and Cons section.

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Unlocking the Potential: Purpose of Visitor Hotel Software

In contrast to Lodgify, Visitor focuses more on hotel software and offers services such as:

• Channel Manager,
• Front Desk System,
• Your Own Website,
• Reporting and Insights,
• Mobile App,
• Revenue Management and Increase.

Owners can manage their hotels and hostels in a modern way, and this central platform helps to make operations easier to manage and control. Of course, this can help to increase not only the number of guests, but also the revenue.

The Pros and Cons of Lodgify

The advantages and disadvantages of Lodgify are not easy to define, as every property owner might have a different choice. It is important to note that advantages and disadvantages are related to the current market.

In any case, the advantages are that the platform is easy to use and accommodation providers can easily manage their bookings, manage multiple channels at the same time and personalise their websites. On the other hand, the feedback on the customer service is very poor, and there have been examples of users complaining about bugs when using the software.

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Pros:

✅ 7-day free trial,

✅ Vacation Rental Guides,

✅ The software is easy to use,

✅ Price: $38/month (professional plan).

Cons:

❌ Bad reviews about customer service,

❌ Errors may appear on the platform.

The Pros and Cons of Visitor

Visitor can be an excellent partner for independent hotels, hostels, B&B's and other service providers. It is an excellent choice if the property owner's goal is to be present on as many platforms as possible and facilitate the workflow of the hotel management.

Other advantages of the Visitor software include a user-friendly interface, available customer support and the Visitor Boost option, which is a rather unique feature. The disadvantage of Visitor is that it is still fairly new on the market.

Partners:

🤝 Capterra,

🤝 GetApp,

🤝 Agoda,

🤝 Expedia Group,

🤝 Booking.com.

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Pros:

✅ 14-day free trial,

✅ 96% average rating across platforms,

✅ Price: €64/month (standard plan),

✅ Support in 5 different languages.

Cons:

❌ There might be some integrations missing, which some hotels might need.

Why You Should Choose Visitor

It's important to highlight that in the world of hospitality and hotel management, these software tools can really help, but they may not work for everyone. Therefore, when it comes to making a choice, it is important to first check the following:

• Functionality: The primary consideration is that the software should have the features you need. This includes booking systems, guest tracking, room management, billing, and other features that can help with day-to-day operations.
• User-friendly interface: The software should be easy to learn and use, as this improves efficiency and reduces the potential for errors.
• Value for money: In addition to price, look at how good the software offers value for money. In addition to cost, consider the quality of features and support.
• User reviews: Read user reviews and experiences from other accommodation providers to learn more about the everyday use and performance of the software.
• Integrations: It's important that the software you choose can easily integrate with other applications, such as financial software, CRMs, online payment systems and other tools you need.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Visitor is a much better alternative than Lodgify for small to midsize hotels who need help with hotel management, but it is recommended to consider the different available options before making the final choice.

If you want to know more about what Visitor can do for your business, you can schedule a no obligation free demo from our landing page.