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 1,242 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:
Septeo Hospitality shines .
Cloudbeds shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for independent properties (4.6/5) , with exclusive features like Mobile App and Housekeeping Mobile App.
Side-by-side ratings based on 1,242 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 1,242 verified reviews, Septeo Hospitality users most value its , while Cloudbeds users highlight user-friendly interface, implementation and support, all-in-one ecosystem. 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) ▾ | — | #1 592 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #4 212 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #5 42 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #13 4 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #2 473 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #4 228 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #6 116 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #2 93 reviews |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | — | #2 435 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #7 163 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | — | #3 226 reviews |
| Middle East ▾ | — | #7 11 reviews |
Choosing between ASTERIO by Septeo Hospitality and Cloudbeds PMS hinges on your hotel’s specific needs, size, and growth ambitions. Both promise to streamline operations, but they diverge significantly in market presence, user feedback, and feature scope. Which platform better aligns with your operational complexity and strategic goals?
ASTERIO aims to be more than a PMS—it markets itself as an all-encompassing assistant for diverse hospitality services, primarily in Europe. Cloudbeds, meanwhile, is an established global leader with a broad feature set, extensive integrations, and a proven track record in multiple hotel segments worldwide. Are you seeking a local, all-in-one solution or a scalable platform with extensive third-party connectivity?
ASTERIO’s core promise is to improve productivity and develop revenues by managing multiple services—accommodation, food, wellness, and activities—within one system. Yet, it has no ratings or recent reviews, and its overall score is 0, indicating either very limited user feedback or lack of recent data.
Cloudbeds, in contrast, boasts a 4.63/5 overall rating from over 1,071 reviews, with 81 reviews in the last six months alone. Hoteliers describe Cloudbeds as “easy to use,” “reliable,” and “a must-have for daily operations,” with 91% likelihood to recommend, making it the more trusted choice today. Do you want a platform with proven recent success or a less-tested solution?
For hotels seeking a user-friendly, widely adopted platform with a proven track record in diverse segments, Cloudbeds is the clear choice. Its extensive feature set, over 190 verified integrations, and strong support for scalability make it ideal for properties aiming to grow or optimize their distribution and revenue.
If your hotel operates primarily in Europe with a focus on multi-service management—like food, spa, or activities—and prefers an all-in-one system tailored to those needs, ASTERIO might appeal. However, given the lack of recent user reviews and the absence of a measurable reputation, Cloudbeds’s extensive real-world validation makes it the safer, more strategic choice for now.
Cloudbeds scores a 4.61/5 in ease of use, with highly positive reviews emphasizing its intuitive interface, quick onboarding, and staff adoption. Multiple users mention how simple it is to navigate reservation workflows, housekeeping, and reporting—reducing training time and errors.
ASTERIO’s ease of use cannot be assessed due to the absence of recent reviews or user feedback. Its claim of being “100% web-based and accessible” sounds promising, but without validation, it’s impossible to confirm whether staff find it straightforward or cumbersome. Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds offers 44 shared features with its competitors, plus 20 unique functionalities including inventory management, analytics dashboards, 2-way real-time integrations, guest apps, automated reminders, shift planning, and more. These support a comprehensive management experience across operations and revenue.
ASTERIO’s feature count is not specified, and it claims to assist with sales, bookings, revenue, and communication but offers no distinct, documented features beyond its all-in-one branding. With more verified features and proven utility, Cloudbeds clearly leads. Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds’s support and onboarding ratings stand at 4.45/5 and 4.41/5, respectively, with reviews praising its responsiveness and support team’s empathy. Hoteliers note how “Cloudbeds has shown empathy with our problems and gone the extra mile,” making support a key strength.
ASTERIO’s support score is unavailable, and reviews are absent, suggesting limited recent support data. Without evidence of support quality, Cloudbeds’s verified, responsive support system gives it the edge. Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds boasts 190 verified integrations, including major partners like SiteMinder, Expedia, and QuickBooks, along with a rich marketplace of third-party apps. Partners like API support and channel management are well established, enabling scalable, flexible setups.
ASTERIO has only 13 verified partners, with no detailed insights into third-party extensions. The limited integration ecosystem restricts flexibility, making Cloudbeds the clear winner here. Edge: Cloudbeds.
With a 4.63/5 rating from over 1,071 reviews, Cloudbeds is highly rated across multiple hotel types, with recent reviews emphasizing its ease of use and positive support experiences. Its recent reviews in the last six months reinforce confidence among hoteliers.
ASTERO’s rating is 0, with no recent reviews, indicating no current user satisfaction data. Clearly, the community favors Cloudbeds. Edge: Cloudbeds.
ASTERIO’s pricing details are not publicly available, which suggests it might not be accessible via a standard subscription or it’s tailored to specific clients. Cloudbeds costs $600 per month, with no free trial but a transparent, flat monthly fee covering extensive features.
Given the transparency and comparable pricing for the scale of features, Cloudbeds offers better clarity on its investment. Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds is a recognized, widely adopted platform with a proven track record, extensive features, and recent strong user reviews. It suits hotels aiming for growth, operational efficiency, and multi-channel distribution, with a support network that’s trusted by thousands worldwide.
ASTERIO, while promising in concept for integrated multi-service management within Europe, lacks recent reviews and a broad feature set, making it a less certain choice for now. If your hotel wants stability, proven performance, and scalability, Cloudbeds is the clear winner.
In summary: If you value a platform with recent, high-rated user feedback, extensive integrations, and a proven track record, go with Cloudbeds. If your hotel operates mainly in Europe and needs a system that manages multiple services within a localized context, ASTERIO might be worth exploring further, but proceed cautiously given the current limited data.
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, ASTERIO (by Septeo Hospitality) and Cloudbeds PMS share 44 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 8 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 8 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
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"I have not worked with a company that has such good customer service as Cloudbeds has. It's miles ahead."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"The biggest benefit of Cloudbeds' platform is its flexibility. I can access reporting online from anywhere. Everything is smoother with Cloudbeds."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Cloudbeds is like if Apple made a property management system. The ease of use is super simple and straightforward for guests and our staff. It’s very intuitive and just makes sense..."
What hoteliers love
Cloudbeds is praised for its intuitive and well-organized interface, making it accessible for all staff and reducing the need for extensive training.... Cloudbeds is praised for its intuitive and well-organized interface, making it accessible for all staff and reducing the need for extensive training. This ease of use is particularly beneficial for daily operations such as managing reservations and performing check-in/check-out processes.
Cloudbeds' implementation process and subsequent support receive mixed reviews. While its customer service is typically rated highly for responsivenes... Cloudbeds' implementation process and subsequent support receive mixed reviews. While its customer service is typically rated highly for responsiveness and assistance, complete feature parity on mobile and integration capabilities require more comprehensive support for a smoother transition.
Cloudbeds offers a comprehensive solution by integrating PMS, channel management, and booking engine in one platform. This reduces the need for multip... Cloudbeds offers a comprehensive solution by integrating PMS, channel management, and booking engine in one platform. This reduces the need for multiple systems, minimizing manual work and synchronizing operations in real time.
Where hoteliers push back
Reservation workflows within Cloudbeds are simple and efficient, notably for check-in and check-out processes. This feature greatly reduces administra... Reservation workflows within Cloudbeds are simple and efficient, notably for check-in and check-out processes. This feature greatly reduces administrative load, errors, and improves overall operational productivity. The system's drag-and-drop functionality is highlighted as particularly useful.
While Cloudbeds offers robust reporting features, users note a need for more flexibility in customization, as tailored management insights would be va... While Cloudbeds offers robust reporting features, users note a need for more flexibility in customization, as tailored management insights would be valuable for strategic decisions. This is a recurring theme among those seeking deeper analytics and visualization.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. ASTERIO (by Septeo Hospitality) and Cloudbeds PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. ASTERIO (by Septeo Hospitality) offers 13 verified integration partners, while Cloudbeds PMS offers 189. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Cloudbeds 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.
ASTERIO (by Septeo Hospitality): No. Cloudbeds 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. Septeo Hospitality has an HT Score of 0 and Cloudbeds has 100. 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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