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 209 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 , with exclusive features like Native Email Marketing and Guest Communication (SMS Messaging).
RoomRaccoon shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for independent properties (4.1/5) , with exclusive features like Mobile App and Guest profiles.
Side-by-side ratings based on 209 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 209 verified reviews, Septeo Hospitality users most value its , while RoomRaccoon users highlight user interface and experience, all-in-one system, automated emails and documents. 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) ▾ | — | #10 90 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #17 27 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #14 7 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #19 0 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #9 100 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #9 64 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #14 29 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #7 28 reviews |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | — | #24 7 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #5 123 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #31 4 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #31 1 reviews |
Choosing the right property management system (PMS) is vital for your hotel's efficiency, guest experience, and revenue growth. Both ASTERIO by Septeo Hospitality and RoomRaccoon PMS aim to streamline operations, but they diverge significantly in market presence, features, and user feedback. Your decision hinges on what your hotel prioritizes: comprehensive multi-activity management or ease of use for small and independent properties.
ASTERIO offers extensive capabilities for diverse services like wellness, shops, and activities, while RoomRaccoon emphasizes simplicity and automation for small-scale hotels. Which platform aligns better with your operational complexity and growth plans?
ASTERIO and RoomRaccoon solve the core challenge of managing reservations, guest communications, and revenue, but they differ in scope and maturity. ASTERIO claims to be more than a PMS, managing multiple hotel services, whereas RoomRaccoon focuses primarily on automating reservations, guest communication, and revenue management. Do you need a broad, multi-activity system or a straightforward booking platform?
RoomRaccoon has more recent reviews and a significantly larger user base, making it the clearer choice for current hotelier needs. Are you willing to adopt a system with a narrower focus but proven adoption and support?
If your hotel needs a user-friendly, all-in-one PMS that automates your reservations, guest communication, and revenue management, go with RoomRaccoon. Its high review count (169 reviews, 4.88/5 overall) and recent positive feedback indicate a mature, reliable solution for small and independent hotels.
If your hotel requires managing multiple services like spas, wellness, shops, and activities alongside accommodations, ASTERIO might seem appealing with its dedicated modules. However, the lack of recent reviews and low user feedback make it less advisable unless your operation is highly complex and regionally specific in Europe.
RoomRaccoon boasts a 4.74/5 ease of use rating from 169 reviews, with users praising its intuitive interface, quick onboarding, and straightforward management, especially for small teams. Users frequently remark that new staff can learn the system rapidly, and automation reduces manual workload.
In contrast, ASTERIO’s interface and usability details are not available, and no recent user reviews make it difficult to assess. Given the lack of recent feedback, the clear edge goes to RoomRaccoon for ease of use.
RoomRaccoon offers 32 shared features plus 19 exclusive features like a mobile app, guest profiles, integrated CRS, multi-currency support, and housekeeping mobile app—features specifically designed for small hotels. Its dynamic pricing, automated guest communication, and online check-in are highly praised.
ASTERIO has 12 exclusive features, including spa & wellness modules, email marketing, digital registration, and GDPR compliance, aimed at multi-activity venues. However, it lacks the extensive automation, mobile management, and integration depth that RoomRaccoon provides.
Edge: RoomRaccoon.
RoomRaccoon’s support scores (4.53/5) and high review volume indicate a consistently responsive and helpful service team. Hoteliers praise its quick assistance, with one user noting, “The team is eager to help and solve issues fast, which keeps operations smooth.”
While ASTERIO’s support ratings are unavailable and reviews are not recent, the lack of recent data leaves RoomRaccoon as the safer choice for reliable, ongoing support.
RoomRaccoon has 88 verified partners, including popular solutions like SiteMinder, Sage, and PayPal. Its extensive integration marketplace supports seamless connections with booking engines, payment systems, and revenue tools.
ASTERIO has only 13 verified partners, with some exclusive integrations like D-Edge and Backyou.io, but fewer options overall. For operational flexibility and future integrations, RoomRaccoon’s ecosystem is more robust.
Edge: RoomRaccoon.
RoomRaccoon’s reviews are recent and overwhelmingly positive, with a 4.88/5 overall rating and a 94% likelihood to recommend. Hoteliers consistently praise its simplicity, automations, and support.
ASTERO’s ratings are nonexistent or outdated, reflecting no current customer feedback. Given the data, RoomRaccoon’s user ratings are the clear leader.
RoomRaccoon charges a $1,000 monthly base fee—no free tier or trial is available—plus no additional implementation fees. Pricing appears fixed, but detailed custom quotes may depend on property size.
ASTERIO’s pricing is not publicly available, and no trial information exists, making budgeting and comparison difficult. The lack of transparent pricing favors RoomRaccoon for straightforward budgeting.
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The core difference lies in scope and maturity. ASTERIO promises multi-activity management but lacks recent customer feedback and a broad user base, making it less certain for your hotel’s immediate needs.
RoomRaccoon provides a proven, feature-rich platform tailored for small hotels, with recent reviews backing its ease of use, automation, and support. It is the better choice if your hotel prioritizes efficiency, automation, and a responsive vendor.
If your hotel needs comprehensive service management across multiple functions, ASTERIO could fit, but only if you’re prepared for limited recent support data and potential regional constraints. For most hotels seeking a reliable, modern PMS, especially small and independent operators, RoomRaccoon is the recommended option.
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 RoomRaccoon PMS share 32 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 19 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.
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Yield rules have helped us optimise our rates and our occupancy immensely. The ones we found most crucial were setting up yield rules for last minute bookings, to increase our occu..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"The automation of the payment system - from the guests receiving their invoice, the booking confirmation, and the payment being automatically accredited to the reservation - has le..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Most of our guests travel from far, and they might be tired when they arrive, so they might not always think about the extra things they might need - like a bathrobe and slippers...."
Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Many users find RoomRaccoon's user interface to be intuitive and easy to learn, which simplifies daily operations and onboarding new staff. However, t... Many users find RoomRaccoon's user interface to be intuitive and easy to learn, which simplifies daily operations and onboarding new staff. However, there are suggestions for improvement, especially for mobile and tablet versions of the system to enhance usability further.
RoomRaccoon users praise the all-in-one nature of the platform, which integrates booking engine, channel manager, PMS, and accounting. This consolidat... RoomRaccoon users praise the all-in-one nature of the platform, which integrates booking engine, channel manager, PMS, and accounting. This consolidation helps streamline operations and eliminate the need for multiple software solutions. Many reviews highlight how this feature saves time and makes management easier.
Hoteliers find the automated emails and document features particularly valuable, noting that it saves time and enhances communication with guests. Aut... Hoteliers find the automated emails and document features particularly valuable, noting that it saves time and enhances communication with guests. Automated invoicing and pre/post-stay emails are frequently mentioned benefits. Users also commend the customization options for these automated functionalities.
Where hoteliers push back
While some users appreciate the helpfulness of individual customer support agents, many reviews criticize the availability and responsiveness of RoomR... While some users appreciate the helpfulness of individual customer support agents, many reviews criticize the availability and responsiveness of RoomRaccoon's support team. Long wait times for issue resolution, especially during critical operational periods, are common complaints.
Several reviews point out the limitations in integrating RoomRaccoon with other systems like payment gateways (Stripe, Accounting software), and OTAs.... Several reviews point out the limitations in integrating RoomRaccoon with other systems like payment gateways (Stripe, Accounting software), and OTAs. Users express their desire for more seamless integrations to avoid manual work and additional expenses.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. ASTERIO (by Septeo Hospitality) and RoomRaccoon PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. ASTERIO (by Septeo Hospitality) offers 13 verified integration partners, while RoomRaccoon PMS offers 88. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. RoomRaccoon PMS leads in ease of use at 4.8/5 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. RoomRaccoon 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 RoomRaccoon has 80. 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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