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 218 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:
alliants shines in onboarding , with exclusive features like Mobile Checkin and Payments.
STAY shines when it comes to guest experience optimization — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Mobile App.
Side-by-side ratings based on 218 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 218 verified reviews, alliants users most value its , while STAY users highlight guest experience optimization, mobile and user experience, operational efficiency. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel Guest Apps 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) ▾ | #27 1 reviews | #9 10 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #29 2 reviews | #4 83 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #2 89 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | — | #2 24 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #30 2 reviews | #2 77 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #25 3 reviews | #2 88 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #3 91 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #6 7 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #26 0 reviews | #5 27 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #21 3 reviews | #3 112 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #6 3 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #7 2 reviews |
Choosing between Alliants Guest App and STAY Guest App hinges on your hotel’s specific needs, operational goals, and guest experience priorities. Both platforms aim to enhance guest engagement and streamline hotel processes, but they diverge in features, user feedback, and market presence. While Alliants offers a highly rated, intuitive platform with extensive communication channels, STAY emphasizes operational efficiency, integration, and a broad hotel chain user base. Which one aligns better with your hotel’s vision?
Both Alliants and STAY focus on elevating guest experiences through digital tools, but they approach this goal differently. Alliants emphasizes personalized, multilingual communication, contactless check-in/out, and request management, making it ideal for hotels prioritizing guest interaction. Conversely, STAY concentrates on operational digitization—reducing queues, automating services, and integrating with existing hotel systems—favoring hotels seeking efficiency. Do you need a guest-centered app or an operational powerhouse?
Alliants’s recent reviews showcase a perfect 5/5 rating backed by only 3 reviews, mostly praising its communication channels and customization. In contrast, STAY’s 3/5 rating from over 200 reviews indicates mixed sentiment, especially around support and reporting. The more recent and numerous reviews favor STAY, making it the more reliable choice for current hotel standards. Which platform seems more aligned with your hotel’s priorities?
If your hotel needs a guest app that unifies communication, offers multilingual support, and enhances guest engagement, Alliants is the clear choice. Its high overall rating and recent reviews affirm its value for hotels emphasizing guest interaction, especially those in city centers or with diverse international guests.
However, if your hotel seeks to streamline operations, reduce front desk queues, and integrate deeply with your existing systems, STAY’s focus on operational efficiency makes it more suitable. Its broad hotel chain adoption and proven results in reducing wait times and increasing revenue suggest it’s better for hotels prioritizing internal process improvements.
In summary:
Choose Alliants if enhancing guest communication and personalization is your focus. Opt for STAY if boosting operational efficiency and integration are your top goals.
Alliants scores a 4.67/5 for ease of use, with reviews highlighting its intuitive interface and smooth onboarding process. Users find it straightforward to manage guest interactions and requests, with some feedback suggesting minor room for customization improvements.
STAY edges slightly ahead with a 4.78/5 rating, with reviews emphasizing its user-friendly CMS and simple implementation. Hotel staff report quick adoption and minimal learning curve, though some mention limited support hours.
Edge: STAY.
Alliants offers a robust suite of 10 unique features, including a smart vendor database, package management, mobile check-in, and a comprehensive request system. It also provides contactless check-in/out with mobile keys, multilingual communication, and payment options—features that STAY lacks.
STAY provides 4 exclusive features, notably its chatbot, automated replies, message routing, and a mobile app tailored for operational automation. While slightly fewer in number, these features focus on streamlining staff workflows rather than guest communication.
Edge: Alliants.
Alliants’s reviews commend its high support ratings, with a perfect 5/5 score and explicit praise for technical support and personalized engagement. Customers note the team’s proactive communication and operational understanding, enhancing trust.
STAY’s support is rated 4.83/5, with users appreciating responsiveness but citing some limitations in live support hours and slower reporting updates. While support is generally strong, Alliants’s recent reviews suggest a slightly more attentive and recent support experience.
Edge: Alliants.
STAY boasts 20 verified integrations, including major PMS and CRM systems like Hotelkit, SiteMinder, Mews, and Onity, providing broader connectivity. Alliants offers 13 verified partners, including key players like Oracle Hospitality, Nevaya, and Adyen, but fewer options overall.
Both platforms share six common partners, but STAY’s larger integration network makes it more adaptable to diverse hotel tech stacks. For hotels with complex systems, STAY’s extensive partner list provides a distinct advantage.
Edge: STAY.
Alliants’s reviews are limited, but the three recent reviews give it a perfect 5/5 score, indicating high satisfaction among early adopters in city center hotels. The lack of recent reviews limits broader insight.
STAY, with over 200 reviews and a 3/5 rating, reflects mixed experiences, especially around support and reporting. Nonetheless, its large user base and recent reviews suggest it’s more reflective of current hotel needs.
Edge: Alliants.
Alliants’s pricing begins at $200/month, with no freemium options, implementation fees, or trial periods, making it straightforward but potentially less flexible for smaller hotels.
STAY’s starting price is $300/month, also without freemium or setup fees, positioning it as a premium solution aligned with its broader operational features.
Both platforms are subscription-based, with no free trials, so your decision may depend on budget and value perception.
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Alliants offers a highly rated, guest-centric app with extensive communication features, suited for hotels that focus on personalized guest engagement and multilingual support. Its recent reviews and high satisfaction ratings make it a reliable choice for properties emphasizing guest interaction and branding.
STAY shines in operational efficiency, providing a broad set of integrations and proven results in reducing queues and increasing revenue. Its larger hotel chain adoption and recent feedback make it the better choice for hotels prioritizing internal process improvements.
If your hotel’s main goal is to foster guest loyalty through communication and personalization, Alliants is the way to go. If streamlining operations and integrating with existing hotel systems is your priority, STAY is the smarter option. Ultimately, your decision should hinge on whether guest experience or operational efficiency drives your strategic focus.
According to HTR's product database, Alliants Guest App and STAY Guest App share 10 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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We analyzed 8 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Thanks to STAY, we offer our guests an interaction tool with our staff. We can make real-time decisions with it. This simplifies our staff's duties at the same time. The guest expe..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Implementing STAY contributed to a significant increase in our revenue and customer satisfaction. The app pays for itself. We have seen significant increases in consumption for all..."
Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Multiple reviews highlight how STAY dramatically enhances guest experience by providing digital and sustainable ways for guests to access information... Multiple reviews highlight how STAY dramatically enhances guest experience by providing digital and sustainable ways for guests to access information and services. Features like real-time updates, mobile service ordering, and the ability to make restaurant reservations reduce wait times and provide convenience.
The app's user interface and mobile experience are lauded for being intuitive and easy to navigate. Users find it simple to update information and man... The app's user interface and mobile experience are lauded for being intuitive and easy to navigate. Users find it simple to update information and manage content, whether they are hotel staff or guests.
STAY aids in improving hotel operational efficiency by allowing quicker handling of guest requests, optimized internal processes, and reduced front de... STAY aids in improving hotel operational efficiency by allowing quicker handling of guest requests, optimized internal processes, and reduced front desk lines. The tool facilitates sustainable practices by digitizing traditional paper-based services, aiding hotels in their sustainability goals.
Where hoteliers push back
The CMS is highlighted for its ease of use and customization capabilities, though users have indicated some areas for improvement, particularly more f... The CMS is highlighted for its ease of use and customization capabilities, though users have indicated some areas for improvement, particularly more flexibility in design and functionality.
Users appreciate STAY's robust integration capabilities with various internal applications and systems, including PMS and CRM systems. These integrati... Users appreciate STAY's robust integration capabilities with various internal applications and systems, including PMS and CRM systems. These integrations streamline data management and help provide a seamless experience for both staff and guests.
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Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Alliants Guest App and STAY Guest App share many core Hotel Guest Apps features, but each has unique capabilities. Alliants Guest App offers 13 verified integration partners, while STAY Guest App offers 20. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. STAY Guest App leads in ease of use at 4.8/5 vs 4.7/5. 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.
Alliants Guest App: No. STAY Guest App: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel Guest Apps 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. alliants has an HT Score of 0 and STAY has 47. Here is how the score is calculated.
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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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