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TLDR
We analyzed 33 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:
APRO Kassensysteme GmbH stands out with exclusive features like Upselling and Discounts & Promotions.
Shiji Group shines in user-friendliness — especially for bed & breakfast properties (4.9/5), with exclusive features like Employee Reporting and Management and Menu Performance Reporting.
Side-by-side ratings based on 33 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 33 verified reviews, APRO Kassensysteme GmbH users most value its , while Shiji Group users highlight user-friendliness, operational efficiency, integration of systems. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel POS 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) | — | #7 1 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #4 15 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #5 15 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #6 2 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #4 12 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #5 22 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #5 20 reviews |
| Extended Stay | — | #5 1 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | — | #4 8 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #4 7 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | — | #4 6 reviews |
| Middle East ▾ | — | #3 7 reviews |
apro POS and Shiji Infrasys POS serve the hotel point-of-sale market but diverge significantly in scale, reach, and feature depth. apro POS focuses on the Central European gastronomy and hospitality sector with a modular system integrating regional hotel software like Casablanca and Protel, mainly supporting small to mid-sized operations. Shiji Infrasys POS is an enterprise-grade, cloud-based solution trusted by global hotel brands such as Hyatt and Mandarin Oriental, designed to handle multi-property, multi-outlet environments worldwide.
Both systems address the core problem of integrating F&B operations with hotel management to streamline billing, improve order accuracy, and enhance guest experiences. However, apro POS centers on onsite personal support and regional PMS integration, while Shiji Infrasys provides a comprehensive, cloud-enabled platform with offline capability and extensive global integrations.
If your hotel operates within Austria, Germany, Switzerland, or South Tyrol and requires close local support with integration to regional PMS systems such as Casablanca or Protel, apro POS suits smaller-scale gastronomy and hospitality setups, although no reviews are available to confirm operational satisfaction. Conversely, if you manage branded or luxury hotels across multiple countries or need a cloud-based solution supporting offline functionality, extensive reporting, and a broad partner ecosystem, Shiji Infrasys POS is the data-supported choice with 33 reviews averaging 4.6/5 overall, reflecting strong adoption in luxury (4.4/5) and branded hotels (4.6/5). Data on apro POS is limited, so its fit outside its regional niche cannot be confirmed.
Shiji Infrasys POS has an ease of use rating of 4.6/5 across 33 reviews, with users citing an intuitive interface that reduces training time and facilitates staff adoption. Reviewers mention that new users quickly adapt to tasks like order taking and report generation. No user reviews or ease of use data exist for apro POS, leaving this dimension unverified. Despite Shiji’s occasional lag during peak times, its user-friendliness is consistently praised by operational staff.
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apro POS offers six unique features including Upselling, Discounts & Promotions, Gift Cards, Check Splitting, Menu Sync, and a Rewards Program. These features directly impact front desk and F&B workflows by enabling dynamic pricing, staff-driven upselling, and integrated guest loyalty management, which facilitate revenue growth and guest satisfaction. Shiji Infrasys POS provides thirteen unique features such as Cloud Based operation, Customer Management, Employee Reporting, Menu Performance Reporting, Server Recommendations, Guest Profiles, Food Cost Reporting, Stock Reporting, PCI Compliance, Review Collection, Segmentation, and On-Premise capabilities. These features enable multi-outlet control, detailed labor and menu analytics, compliance with payment standards, and guest data-driven marketing, supporting complex hotel operations that require scalability and comprehensive data insights.
Shared features total ten. The breadth of Shiji’s unique features supports enterprise needs, while apro POS’s features emphasize localized, direct sales tools.
Edge: Shiji Infrasys POS.
Shiji Infrasys POS rates 4.6/5 in customer support and 4.5/5 in onboarding across 33 reviews. Users highlight constant communication from project managers and ongoing assistance during implementation, noting that support helped clarify configuration complexities. apro POS lacks review data on support and onboarding, but its regional partner network promises onsite personal assistance in Central Europe. Without direct user feedback, support quality for apro POS remains unverified.
Edge: Even.
apro POS maintains 13 verified integrations, including regional hotel software like Planet, Casablanca, and ibelsa GmbH, which suit properties operating within specific European markets. Shiji Infrasys POS boasts 72 verified partners, including global leaders such as SiteMinder, Revinate, Oaky by Plusgrade, IDeaS, Duetto, and Amadeus, supporting extensive connectivity across distribution, revenue management, and guest experience platforms. Shared integrations number three (Guestnet, Mews, Stayntouch).
Hotels seeking broad international connectivity and advanced integrations for revenue management and guest engagement benefit from Shiji’s partner network. Properties focused on the Central European market with specific PMS solutions may find apro’s integration set sufficient.
Edge: Shiji Infrasys POS.
Shiji Infrasys POS holds a representative overall rating of 4.6/5 from 33 reviews, with steady recent activity (2 reviews in the last 6 months). Segment ratings show consistent satisfaction across branded hotels (4.6/5, 22 reviews), luxury hotels (4.4/5, 22 reviews), and resorts (4.8/5, 9 reviews). apro POS has no reviews on Hotel Tech Report, leaving its rating unestablished. Although Shiji has some critical feedback on PMS integration and peak performance, the volume and stability of reviews confirm current product quality and adoption.
Edge: Even.
apro POS does not publish pricing, nor does it offer freemium, monthly flat, or per-room pricing models. No implementation fee or trial information is disclosed. Shiji Infrasys POS publishes a base price of $600.00 with no freemium or monthly pricing tiers and no trial period. The lack of transparent pricing for apro POS makes direct cost comparison impossible.
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The fundamental difference is that apro POS is a regional, modular POS system focused on gastronomy in Central Europe with onsite partner support and integration to local PMS systems, whereas Shiji Infrasys POS is a globally deployed, cloud-based, enterprise-grade platform designed to manage multi-property F&B operations with extensive integrations and advanced analytics.
Choose apro POS if your property is small to mid-sized, located in Central Europe, and you want close local support with features like check splitting, gift cards, and upselling integrated into a modular POS. Its integration with regional PMS and partner network suits hotels embedded in these markets, although lack of review data means operational performance should be verified firsthand.
Choose Shiji Infrasys POS if your hotel is part of a branded or luxury portfolio requiring scalable cloud solutions that function offline, support multiple outlets, and integrate deeply with global distribution, revenue management, and guest engagement platforms. Its robust reporting and employee management features help optimize operations across properties and enhance guest experience, supported by strong user ratings and global market presence.
Hotel POS 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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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 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
Customers find Shiji's POS and PMS systems user-friendly, reducing training time and easing new users. The intuitive interface makes it popular among... Customers find Shiji's POS and PMS systems user-friendly, reducing training time and easing new users. The intuitive interface makes it popular among staff for managing various tasks smoothly.
Shiji is applauded for its features like menu and table management, which streamline order-taking and reduce errors, ultimately enhancing daily operat... Shiji is applauded for its features like menu and table management, which streamline order-taking and reduce errors, ultimately enhancing daily operations. The system is noted for improving team efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Reviewers praise Shiji for its smooth integration of POS and PMS systems, which simplifies operations by linking various functions such as accounting,... Reviewers praise Shiji for its smooth integration of POS and PMS systems, which simplifies operations by linking various functions such as accounting, reservations, and inventory. This integration aids in accurate data tracking and boosts operational efficiency.
Where hoteliers push back
While many appreciate the system, some report lag and slow performance during peak usage, suggesting a need for optimization. This affects tasks like... While many appreciate the system, some report lag and slow performance during peak usage, suggesting a need for optimization. This affects tasks like checkout processes and impacts overall satisfaction.
Shiji is recognized for its robust reporting capabilities, allowing hotels to pull detailed reports that aid in decision-making. However, some desire... Shiji is recognized for its robust reporting capabilities, allowing hotels to pull detailed reports that aid in decision-making. However, some desire more customization options for deeper analysis.
Unique capabilities
It depends on your requirements. apro POS and Shiji Infrasys POS share many core Hotel POS Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. apro POS offers 13 verified integration partners, while Shiji Infrasys POS offers 72. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
apro POS: No. Shiji Infrasys POS: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel POS 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. APRO Kassensysteme GmbH has an HT Score of 0 and Shiji Group has 79. 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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