The project dashboard is a free tool that is only available to verified hoteliers to make adopting new technology easier by streamlining their research and simplifying their communication workflow.
TLDR
We analyzed 26 verified hotelier reviews, compared feature sets, pricing, and real-world case studies to break down where each platform delivers. The right choice depends on your property type and priorities:
Akia shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (5.0/5) , with exclusive features like Mobile Friendly and Guest History.
All Gravy shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 26 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 26 verified reviews, Akia users most value its mobile accessibility for staff, guest communication and concern tracking, ai suggestions and learning, while All Gravy users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Staff Collaboration Tools vendors for different property sizes, types, and regions — based on verified reviews from hoteliers in each segment.
By Hotel Size
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| Small (10-24 rooms) ▾ | #4 9 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #8 10 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) | #21 1 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #20 1 reviews | — |
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| Boutique ▾ | #10 8 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #16 6 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain | #11 3 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay | #9 4 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #6 23 reviews | — |
Choosing between Akia Team Chat by Akia and All Gravy by All Gravy hinges on your hotel’s operational needs and scale. Both products aim to streamline staff communication, but Akia’s focus is on guest-related interactions and task management within hospitality environments. All Gravy emphasizes employee engagement, onboarding, and training, primarily for multi-site retail and hospitality teams.
If your hotel prioritizes guest experience, real-time communication, and task tracking, Akia offers a tailored, hotel-centric solution. Conversely, if your focus is employee onboarding, internal communication, and operational training, All Gravy might seem appealing. But which product truly supports your specific hotel functions?
Akia’s strength lies in its dedicated hospitality team chat, with features like guest message tracking, task management, and integrations with property management systems. Reviewers highlight its ease of giving information, contactless check-in capabilities, and excellent customer support, with a 4.95/5 rating from 25 reviews and a 98% likelihood to recommend. Recent reviews emphasize its mobile friendliness and automation that improve guest communication and staff efficiency.
All Gravy, however, currently has no reviews or ratings, making it difficult to assess its suitability for hotel use. It is designed for multi-site teams needing internal communication, onboarding, and training tools rather than guest interaction. Do you need a staff collaboration platform or a guest-focused communication system?
Edge: Akia.
If your hotel requires a staff communication tool focused on guest messaging, guest history, and real-time task management, Akia is the clear choice. Its hotel-specific features and regional presence in North America make it more suited to properties that want to improve guest service workflows.
If your hotel’s priority is employee onboarding, role-based internal communication, and training — especially across multiple locations — All Gravy’s employee app could work. But with zero reviews and no measurable hotel-specific features, Akia’s proven track record makes it the more reliable option for hoteliers looking to improve guest-facing operations.
Edge: Akia.
Akia scores a 4.86/5 for ease of use based on user reviews, with staff praising its intuitive interface, mobile friendliness, and smooth onboarding. Reviewers mention that staff adapt quickly, and the platform simplifies communication with features like SMS, chat, and automation.
All Gravy has no available ratings or reviews, but as a branded mobile app for frontline staff, its design aims for simplicity. Still, without user feedback or hotel-specific case studies, it’s impossible to gauge actual usability in a hotel setting.
Edge: Akia.
Akia offers 31 features, including AI-powered chat, guest history, automated replies, multi-property management, real-time translations, and integrations with property management systems. Its extensive feature set caters specifically to hotel staff needs, covering guest communication, internal messaging, and operational automation.
All Gravy provides core communication, onboarding, training, task lists, and an AI colleague but lacks the hotel-centric features and integrations that Akia offers. With no verified features beyond basic communication and training, All Gravy’s advantage remains unproven in this context.
Edge: Akia.
Akia’s support ratings are high, with a 4.84/5 score and positive feedback emphasizing responsiveness and professionalism. Users appreciate their quick responses and ongoing feature improvements, making onboarding and ongoing use smoother.
All Gravy has no reviews or ratings, leaving its support quality unknown. As a hotel operator, you need reliable support, and Akia’s established support ratings provide peace of mind.
Edge: Akia.
Akia integrates with 32 verified partners, including property management systems like RoomRaccoon, OpenHotel, WebRezPro, and Skyware. These integrations streamline workflows, reduce manual input, and connect guest data directly into your operational tools.
All Gravy currently has no verified integrations, limiting its ability to fit into existing hotel tech stacks. For hotels relying on seamless PMS connectivity, Akia clearly leads.
Edge: Akia.
Akia’s recent reviews reflect a 4.95/5 overall rating from 25 reviews, with a 98% likelihood of recommendation. Properties of various sizes, especially boutique and independent hotels, praise its ease of use, guest engagement features, and customer support.
All Gravy has no reviews or ratings, so no property segment has rated it. Without tangible user feedback, Akia’s proven high satisfaction makes it the safer choice for hoteliers.
Edge: Akia.
Akia charges a flat $500 monthly fee, with no trial, freemium model, or additional implementation costs. The pricing is transparent and predictable — suitable for hotels seeking a straightforward investment.
All Gravy’s pricing details are unavailable, which complicates comparison. Given Akia’s clear cost structure and proven value, budget-conscious hotels should lean toward Akia.
Not ideal if:
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Akia is a proven, hotel-focused staff collaboration tool with excellent reviews and extensive integrations. It excels in guest communication, task management, and operational automation, making it suitable for hoteliers seeking to enhance guest experiences and streamline staff workflows.
All Gravy is positioned as an employee app for onboarding and internal communication but lacks hotel-specific features, reviews, and integrations. Its potential in hospitality remains untested, making Akia the more reliable choice for most hotel operators.
Choose Akia if you need a trusted, comprehensive staff communication platform with a track record of hotel success. Consider All Gravy only if your primary goal is employee onboarding, training, and internal staff engagement across multiple sites, and you are comfortable with the lack of hotel-specific features and reviews.
These are the features each vendor has configured, organized by feature group — the same data shown in the vendor dashboard. Expand a group to compare features side by side.
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We analyzed 1 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"Automation emphasizes the guests experience at their fingertips. Akia closes the gap of missed opportunities by acting as a liaison to our guest satisfaction efforts. We have been..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Reviewers value being able to use Above on cellular phones, which lets staff handle guest concerns throughout the day while moving around the property... Reviewers value being able to use Above on cellular phones, which lets staff handle guest concerns throughout the day while moving around the property. The mobile workflow is seen as a practical advantage for frontline hotel operations.
Users say Above is especially useful for tracking guest messages, concerns, and follow-up tasks in one place. This helps staff stay on top of service... Users say Above is especially useful for tracking guest messages, concerns, and follow-up tasks in one place. This helps staff stay on top of service issues during the stay and respond faster to protect guest satisfaction.
Users mention that Above's AI remembers patterns and suggests actions, which speeds up work without replacing staff. The AI is viewed as helping teams... Users mention that Above's AI remembers patterns and suggests actions, which speeds up work without replacing staff. The AI is viewed as helping teams communicate more effectively and work faster across the organization.
Where hoteliers push back
One reviewer says the mailbox can feel more cluttered than necessary, which can make it harder to manage communications efficiently. This is a potenti... One reviewer says the mailbox can feel more cluttered than necessary, which can make it harder to manage communications efficiently. This is a potential friction point for teams handling high message volume.
Users specifically want more nuanced control than a simple AI on/off choice. This indicates concern that the current setup may be too binary for hotel... Users specifically want more nuanced control than a simple AI on/off choice. This indicates concern that the current setup may be too binary for hotels that want to balance automation with human judgment.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Akia Team Chat and All Gravy share many core Staff Collaboration Tools features, but each has unique capabilities. Akia Team Chat offers 32 verified integration partners, while All Gravy offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Akia Team Chat leads in ease of use at 4.9/5 vs 0.0/5. Look for transparent pricing and a trial or demo option. Filter reviews on each product page by property size to hear from hotels like yours.
Akia Team Chat: No. All Gravy: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Staff Collaboration Tools vendors offer demos or trials — request one from each to evaluate before committing.
The HT Score is a composite ranking that considers 4 criteria groups and over a dozen variables to help hoteliers objectively compare hotel technology products. Akia has an HT Score of 74 and All Gravy has 0. Here is how the score is calculated.
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| Customer Ratings & Reviews |
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How highly do users recommend this product? Ratings Score, Review Volume, Share of Voice, Review Depth, Review Recency, Success Stories ▾ The most heavily weighted factor. Analyzes average satisfaction ratings (likelihood to recommend, ease of use, support, ROI), total review count relative to category peers, review recency (at least 20 reviews in the trailing 6 months), and share of voice across unique hotel clients to detect selection bias. |
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How highly do tech partners recommend this company? Partner Recommendations, Integration Quantity, Integration Quality ▾ Evaluates partner recommendations as expert votes of confidence, the number of verified integrations, and ecosystem quality — the average HT Scores of integration partners. Products with higher-quality integration ecosystems are more likely to deliver a connected tech stack. |
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How customer-centric is this organization? Certified Support, Review Consistency, Profile Completeness ▾ Assesses whether the company has earned HTR Customer Support Certification, maintains consistent review collection over time (an indicator of feedback-driven culture), and keeps product profiles complete with capabilities, screenshots, pricing, and features. |
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How extensive is this company's reach and resourcing? Geographic Reach, Staying Power, Company Resources, Trending Score ▾ Measures global presence (countries and regions served), years in business as a stability proxy, team headcount as a resource proxy, and a trending score based on trailing-twelve-month buyer inquiries, reviews, partner recommendations, and press activity. |
Customer ratings and reviews are by far the most important factor in the HT Score algorithm. HTR does not accept payment for higher rankings. All reviews are verified — only hotel industry practitioners with confirmed affiliations can submit ratings. View full HT Score methodology →
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