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TLDR
We analyzed 34 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:
AmicHotel shines , with exclusive features like Guest CRM and Mobile App.
Shiji Group shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Guest profiles and Tablet/Kiosk Check-in.
Side-by-side ratings based on 34 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 34 verified reviews, AmicHotel users most value its , while Shiji Group users highlight ease of use, support team, implementation. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Property Management Systems 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) | — | #53 2 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #31 17 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #11 13 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #22 2 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #33 17 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #24 25 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #22 19 reviews |
| Extended Stay | — | #45 2 reviews |
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| North America | — | #33 4 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #30 8 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | — | #14 5 reviews |
| Middle East ▾ | — | #5 14 reviews |
Choosing between AmicHotel by AmicHotel and Shiji Daylight PMS hinges on your hotel's needs, budget, and operational priorities. Both systems aim to streamline hotel management, but they diverge significantly in maturity, user experience, and feature depth. Your team must evaluate whether an all-in-one, budget-friendly solution or a more comprehensive, scalable platform suits your current and future requirements.
AmicHotel offers an intuitive, cloud-based PMS with essential features and a lower price point, making it appealing for smaller or budget-conscious properties. Conversely, Shiji Daylight PMS boasts extensive features, a large partner ecosystem, and a robust global presence, making it a strong choice for larger or multi-property operators. Which aligns better with your hotel's strategic goals?
Shiji Group’s Daylight PMS has more recent reviews and a significantly higher number of users—32 reviews in the last six months—compared to AmicHotel’s lack of recent feedback. Its 4.63/5 ease-of-use rating and 4.53/5 customer support score demonstrate strong user satisfaction, especially in larger operations. AmicHotel remains unreviewed in recent months, which diminishes confidence in its current performance.
Given the data, Shiji Group is the more reliable choice for hoteliers seeking proven, well-supported property management software with a broad feature set. If your hotel prioritizes stability, integrations, and scalability, go with Shiji Daylight PMS.
Both AmicHotel and Shiji Daylight PMS are designed to simplify hotel operations—AmicHotel with a straightforward, cloud-native platform, and Shiji with a comprehensive, modular system. The key difference lies in their maturity and feature scope; AmicHotel has a narrower feature set, focusing on core PMS functions, while Shiji offers over 60 features, including advanced guest profiling, automation, and integrations.
AmicHotel’s strengths include mobile apps, channel management, and revenue management modules, but it lacks the depth and scale of Shiji’s offerings. Shiji’s extensive feature list supports complex operations, multi-property management, and detailed reporting, making it more adaptable to growth. Your decision should consider whether a simple, cost-effective solution suffices or if you need a platform ready for expansion and complex workflows.
If your hotel is small, budget-sensitive, or just starting to digitize, AmicHotel’s low price ($200/month) and essential features make it a sensible pick. Its cloud-based infrastructure and basic functionalities cover reservations, invoicing, and channel management, suitable for properties with straightforward needs.
If you operate a mid-sized or large hotel group, especially with multiple properties, Shiji Daylight PMS’s wider array of features—like guest profiles, multi-lingual support, task management, and integrated CRS—are crucial. Its scalable architecture and detailed reporting are better suited for complex, multi-property operations aiming for automation and personalization.
Shiji Daylight PMS has a high user rating of 4.63/5 for ease of use, supported by positive reviews highlighting its intuitive interface, helpful training materials, and quick onboarding process. Many users appreciate how easily new staff can learn and operate the system, reducing training time and errors.
AmicHotel, however, receives no recent reviews to assess its usability accurately. With no updated feedback, its ease of use remains uncertain, and potential users might face a steeper learning curve or integration challenges. Based on available data, Edge: Shiji Daylight PMS.
Shiji Group offers 59 features not found in AmicHotel, covering advanced guest management, automation, payment integrations, and extensive reporting tools. Unique features like integrated CRS, guest messaging, digital registration, automated reminders, and real-time status updates give it a significant edge for sophisticated operations.
AmicHotel provides five features exclusive to its platform—guest CRM, channel manager, booking engine, mobile app, and revenue management—suitable for basic hotel needs. For hotels seeking a comprehensive, flexible management system, Shiji’s extensive feature set clearly outperforms. Edge: Shiji Group.
Shiji Group’s support team consistently receives 4.5/5 ratings, with reviewers praising responsiveness, professionalism, and helpful training materials. Its 24/7 support availability ensures assistance during critical operational moments, boosting confidence in its reliability.
AmicHotel lacks recent reviews, making it difficult to gauge current support quality. Historically, support ratings are absent or unreported, which introduces uncertainty. Given Shiji’s well-documented support excellence, Edge: Shiji Group.
Shiji Group boasts 64 verified partners, including major OTAs, CRS, and payment systems, providing a broad ecosystem for hotel integrations. Its partnerships with platforms like SiteMinder, Revinate, Duetto, and Amadeus enable seamless data flow across systems.
AmicHotel’s single verified partner, Smartness, limits integration options, constraining automation and data sharing. For hotels that rely heavily on third-party integrations for revenue and operations, Shiji’s extensive ecosystem delivers a clear advantage. Edge: Shiji Group.
Shiji Daylight PMS has no recent reviews but benefits from a growing user base and strong industry reputation. The 4.63/5 ease-of-use and 4.53/5 support ratings reflect positive experiences, particularly among mid-sized and larger hotels.
AmicHotel has no recent feedback, and with zero ratings, it cannot be confidently recommended. Larger hotels, chains, and operators seeking proven satisfaction should favor Shiji. Edge: Shiji Group.
AmicHotel charges a flat rate of $200 per month, with no free tier or trial details specified. Its lower price makes it attractive for smaller properties or those with tight budgets.
Shiji Group’s pricing starts at $1,200 per month, reflecting its broader feature set and enterprise focus. No trial info is available, but its higher cost aligns with larger operations seeking extensive management tools. Cost considerations are critical, but the more feature-rich platform justifies the investment for growth-oriented hotels.
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Shiji Daylight PMS offers a comprehensive, well-supported platform that scales from independent hotels to large chains. Its vast feature set, extensive integrations, and positive recent reviews make it the more reliable choice for most hotels aiming for growth, automation, and operational efficiency.
AmicHotel, while affordable and simple, lacks recent validation and a broad feature set, making it better suited for small, budget-conscious properties with straightforward needs. It’s a good starting point for very small hotels or those testing PMS solutions but not recommended for expansion plans.
For hotels seeking stability, scalability, and advanced capabilities, Shiji Group’s Daylight PMS is the clear winner. If your hotel values proven performance and a trusted support network, go with Shiji. If you need a basic, budget-friendly PMS for a small property, AmicHotel may suffice—but beware of the lack of recent reviews and confirmed support.
Property Management Systems pricing is rarely straightforward. Here is what we know from each vendor's public pricing data. Always request a custom quote for your property size.
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According to HTR's product database, AmicHotel and Shiji Daylight PMS share 39 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 52 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 4 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.
"All the big players don't offer the level of API connectivity we need, but Shiji does. From the early stages of our design process, we were confident that Shiji could provide us wi..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"We reduced check-in time by over 80%, from up to eight minutes to just about one minute with the new system."
Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Users frequently praise Shiji PMS for its user-friendly interface, which simplifies daily operations and reduces the learning curve for new users. Thi... Users frequently praise Shiji PMS for its user-friendly interface, which simplifies daily operations and reduces the learning curve for new users. This ease of use is highlighted in reviews citing accessible training materials, intuitive design, and efficient task performance.
The supportive and responsive nature of the Shiji PMS support team is consistently mentioned positively. Users appreciate the professionalism and help... The supportive and responsive nature of the Shiji PMS support team is consistently mentioned positively. Users appreciate the professionalism and helpfulness of the support personnel, which greatly aids in smoother operations.
The implementation process of Shiji PMS is noted as smooth and efficient by several reviewers, who appreciate the knowledgeable and proactive implemen... The implementation process of Shiji PMS is noted as smooth and efficient by several reviewers, who appreciate the knowledgeable and proactive implementation team. However, a few users suggest that reducing the implementation timeline could further improve the experience.
Where hoteliers push back
While the detailed reporting features of Shiji PMS are largely appreciated, several users demand more advanced and faster reporting tools. Specific re... While the detailed reporting features of Shiji PMS are largely appreciated, several users demand more advanced and faster reporting tools. Specific requests include enhanced summary reports, detailed billing, and faster report generation processes.
Performance issues related to system speed and consistency are common concerns among users, with several noting slow response times during peak operat... Performance issues related to system speed and consistency are common concerns among users, with several noting slow response times during peak operations. Users urge improvements in system speed to enhance overall efficiency.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. AmicHotel and Shiji Daylight PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. AmicHotel offers 1 verified integration partners, while Shiji Daylight PMS offers 64. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Shiji Daylight PMS leads in ease of use at 4.6/5 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.
AmicHotel: No. Shiji Daylight PMS: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Property Management Systems 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. AmicHotel has an HT Score of 0 and Shiji Group has 75. 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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