Smoobu, Lodgify, Hostaway, and Avantio are management programs that offer property owners their own booking website; attracting travelers to that website is their responsibility. Gatavia proposes a different path: it connects accommodations with travelers through Gata, is free for up to 5 accommodations, and does not charge a commission for direct bookings between guests and accommodations. In this comparison, we review prices, commissions, and features of each option.
The Compared Platforms
Four widely used management programs in Spain and Gatavia, which connects owners and travelers:
Smoobu: fixed price per accommodation, with website and booking engine included; very popular among small owners.
Lodgify: started as a direct booking website creator and is headquartered in Barcelona.
Hostaway: aimed at professional managers with multiple properties; custom pricing.
Avantio: Valencian company for large agencies and managers; pricing upon request.
Gatavia: connects accommodations with travelers through Gata and includes the accommodation's finances (income, expenses, and taxes).
Prices and Features, Face to Face
Gatavia is the only option in the comparison that is free for up to 5 accommodations, with no commission on direct bookings and access to travelers through Gata. Additionally, it connects with the management program that the owner is already using.
Tool | Price (1 accommodation) | Direct booking commission | Own website / engine | Channel manager | Brings you travelers | Finances and taxes | Designed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gatavia | Free for up to 5 accommodations; managers, by call | 0% | Direct booking via Gata | Connects with yours: iCal, Lodgify, Hostaway, Beds24, OwnerRez, Booking | Yes (Gata) | Yes: CFO, expenses, taxes, savings | Private owners and small managers |
28–35 €/month (+9.60 € per additional unit) | 0% (Flex plan: 0.9%) | Yes | Yes, 100+ portals | No | Basic invoicing | Owners and small managers | |
~16–103 $/month depending on plan | 1.9% in Starter and Professional; 0% in Ultimate | Yes (its strong point) | Yes | No | No | Owners wanting their own website | |
~125–175 $/month (1–4 listings) + setup 300–1,000 $ | 1.8% + 1% on payments | Yes, as an extra | Yes | No | No | Professional managers | |
Upon request | — | Yes | Yes, 60+ portals | No | Yes (agencies) | Large agencies and managers |
Prices for Lodgify and Hostaway: estimates published by third parties (2026).
What Gatavia Offers
While other platforms sell management tools, Gatavia focuses on two things: more direct bookings and more control over the accommodation's money.
Travelers, not just a website. Gata shows the accommodation to travelers organizing their trip in a group.
Contact with the guest during the stay. The stay group in Gata gathers welcome, check-in, deposit, and rules.
Clear finances. Income, expenses, taxes, and profitability of each accommodation in one place, along with the profitability map of gatavia.es.
Compatible with what is already used. Connects with Lodgify, Hostaway, Beds24, OwnerRez, and Booking, without changing programs.
No entry cost. Free for up to 5 accommodations and no commission on direct bookings.
Which Option Fits Each Owner?
It depends on what is sought, and the options can be combined:
To get travelers and direct bookings without commission: Gatavia, alone or alongside the program already in use.
To have a website with its own brand: Smoobu or Lodgify, with Gatavia to add travelers and manage finances.
For managers with many properties: Hostaway or Avantio for daily operations, with Gatavia as a channel for direct bookings.
Managers with large portfolios can book a call with Gatavia for a tailored plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Smoobu cost compared to Gatavia?
Smoobu costs between 28 and 35 € per month for the first accommodation, plus 9.60 € for each additional accommodation. Gatavia is free for up to 5 accommodations.
Does Lodgify charge a commission for direct bookings?
Yes, in its Starter and Professional plans it charges 1.9% for each direct booking. The Ultimate plan, costing about 103 $ per month, does not charge it.
Do you have to leave the current management program to use Gatavia?
No. Gatavia connects with Lodgify, Hostaway, Beds24, OwnerRez, and Booking, and also with iCal calendars, so it works alongside the program already in use.
Does Gatavia charge a commission for bookings?
No. Gatavia does not charge a commission for direct bookings between the guest and the accommodation.
What is Gata?
It is Gatavia's application for travelers. In it, they organize their group trip and discover accommodations. During the stay, the group gathers the welcome, check-in, deposit, and house rules.
Sources
Gatavia: conditions of its plan for owners