Triviyo vs Lodgify
Tour operators need tour software. Lodgify is built for vacation rentals, not time-based experiences, activities, or group tours.
The Verdict
Lodgify is an excellent vacation rental platform for managing properties, Airbnb listings, and overnight stays. However, it's not built for tours, activities, or time-based experiences. Triviyo is purpose-built for tour operators with time-slot booking, resource management, guide scheduling, equipment tracking, and tour-specific OTA integrations.
Built For Different Businesses
Triviyo: For Tours
Perfect for:
- Walking tours, food tours, city tours
- Adventure activities (kayaking, ziplining)
- Equipment rentals with time slots
- Classes, workshops, experiences
- Multi-session daily activities
Lodgify: For Rentals
Perfect for:
- Vacation rental properties
- Airbnb and VRBO listings
- Nightly accommodation bookings
- Holiday homes and villas
- Not for tours or activities
Detailed Comparison
Core Business Model
Built specifically for tours, activities, and experiences. Handles time slots, capacity limits, resource allocation, and guide scheduling.
Designed for vacation rentals and property management. Focuses on nightly stays, not tours or time-based experiences.
Booking Complexity
Supports complex tour scenarios: multiple time slots per day, group sizes, equipment rental, add-ons, and dynamic pricing by season/time.
Optimized for simple calendar-based bookings with check-in/check-out dates. Not suited for multiple daily sessions.
Resource & Staff Management
Track equipment, vehicles, guides, and resources. Schedule staff and manage capacity across multiple simultaneous tours.
Property-focused features. No equipment tracking, guide scheduling, or tour-specific resource management.
OTA Distribution
Integrated with tour and activity OTAs like Viator, GetYourGuide, and travel experience platforms.
Strong connections with Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and vacation rental OTAs. Different market focus.
Marketing & Retention
Built-in email marketing, loyalty programs for repeat tours, affiliate system, and automated guest campaigns.
Basic email features and channel manager. No loyalty programs or tour-specific marketing automation.
Feature Comparison
Tour-specific features vs vacation rental features
| Feature | Triviyo | Lodgify |
|---|---|---|
| Built For | Tours, experiences, activities | Vacation rentals |
| Monthly Fee | From $29 | From $16 |
| Transaction Fee | 0-2% | 1.9% (Lite plan) |
| Free Trial | 14 days | Limited |
| Resource Management | ||
| Time-slot Booking | ||
| Group Tours & Activities | ||
| Capacity Management | Room-based only | |
| Multi-language Support | 25+ languages | Limited |
| Digital Waivers | ||
| Equipment Tracking | ||
| Staff Scheduling | ||
| QR Check-in System | ||
| Built-in Email Marketing | Basic | |
| Loyalty Programs | ||
| Affiliate System | ||
| OTA Connections | Tour OTAs | Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO |
| 24/7 Support | Email support |
Why Tour Operators Need Tour Software
"We tried Lodgify but it's built for vacation rentals, not tours. Triviyo actually understands time slots, group bookings, and equipment management."
Carlos Mendes
Owner, Lisbon Food Tours
"Lodgify couldn't handle our kayak rental inventory or guide scheduling. Switching to Triviyo was like finally having software built for what we actually do."
Nina Bergström
Director, Nordic Adventure Co