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 425 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:
Stayntouch shines in implementation, onboarding, and transition support, with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Ancillary revenue tracking.
Side-by-side ratings based on 425 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 425 verified reviews, AutoClerk, Inc. users most value its , while Stayntouch users highlight implementation, onboarding, and transition support, ease of use and fast staff training, front desk operations and reservation handling. 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) ▾ | — | #19 58 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #62 1 reviews | #5 223 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #58 0 reviews | #5 49 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | — | #2 59 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #75 1 reviews | #6 247 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #71 0 reviews | #6 195 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #67 0 reviews | #3 159 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #14 18 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #57 1 reviews | #3 298 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #13 65 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #23 3 reviews |
Autoclerk and Stayntouch diverge sharply in scale, feature depth, and market presence. Autoclerk targets independent hotels and small management groups with a modest user base and simpler PMS functions focused on core operational needs. Stayntouch serves a broad range of properties worldwide, from boutiques to large portfolios, with a highly flexible cloud platform supporting over 200 integrations and advanced modules like revenue management and housekeeping.
Both systems address the fundamental challenge of managing reservations, guest profiles, billing, and operational workflows. They enable hoteliers to coordinate front desk, housekeeping, and revenue functions in one place. However, Stayntouch’s extensive features and global footprint contrast with Autoclerk’s narrower scope and limited adoption. The solution that fits a property depends on scale, complexity, and desire for modern cloud capabilities.
If your property is a small independent hotel or resort seeking a straightforward, Windows- or web-based PMS with basic guest management and integrated revenue forecasting, Autoclerk may meet your needs, although its review volume is minimal (3 reviews, none recent) and ratings average 3.2/5. This limited data suggests caution for larger or multi-property operations.
If you operate a boutique, branded, or luxury hotel with multiple departments and require a mobile-first, cloud-native PMS supporting kiosks, guest apps, revenue management, and a large ecosystem of verified integrations, Stayntouch’s 4.7/5 rating across 422 reviews (50 in the last six months) indicates strong current satisfaction. Its 94% recommendation rate and presence in 28 countries further support its suitability for properties seeking scalability and operational flexibility.
Properties with more complex revenue strategies, housekeeping needs, or multi-property portfolios will find Stayntouch’s features and integrations better aligned with their demands. Autoclerk’s lack of recent reviews and limited feature set restrict its appeal to simpler, single-property hotels.
Both systems have high ease-of-use ratings: Autoclerk scores 4.3/5 ease of use and onboarding from 3 reviews, while Stayntouch scores 4.7/5 ease of use and 4.6/5 onboarding across hundreds of reviews. Reviewers for Stayntouch consistently praise its intuitive, uncluttered interface and rapid staff training, with some reporting new hires become productive within a day. Autoclerk reviewers describe the system as easy to learn but note its interface design as dated and lacking polish.
Operationally, Stayntouch’s mobile-first design lets front desk and housekeeping staff work from tablets, reducing training time and improving workflow speed. Autoclerk’s Windows and web platforms are user-friendly but lack the modern interface and mobility that ease adoption in fast-paced environments.
Edge: Even.
Stayntouch leads with 49 features not found in Autoclerk, including a revenue management module, ancillary revenue tracking, group functionality, automated night audit, integrated ID scanning, guest apps, mobile check-in/out, a housekeeping module with real-time status updates, and an integrated payment terminal. These features transform operations by automating tasks, improving guest self-service, and enhancing revenue control.
Autoclerk offers integrated revenue management and guest profiles but lacks unique features beyond basic PMS functionality. It does not provide mobile apps, kiosks, or advanced housekeeping tools, limiting operational efficiency and guest engagement.
The absence of any features unique to Autoclerk confirms Stayntouch’s clear advantage in capability and modern hospitality workflows.
Edge: Stayntouch.
Both products receive strong customer support and onboarding ratings: Autoclerk scores 4.3/5 for support and onboarding (3 reviews), Stayntouch scores 4.7/5 for support and 4.6/5 for onboarding (422 reviews). Reviewers for Autoclerk praise 24/7 support and rapid issue resolution but mention the system is fairly new and interface design could improve. Stayntouch reviews highlight responsive, engaged support teams, fast implementation, and helpful training specialists who reduce cutover stress.
Stayntouch’s larger user base provides more extensive documented support experiences, including positive feedback on issue resolution and post-launch collaboration. Autoclerk’s limited feedback suggests reliable support but lacks breadth to confirm consistency.
Edge: Even.
Stayntouch connects with 200 verified partners, including channel managers, POS systems, CRS, and revenue management tools, while Autoclerk has 8 verified integrations. Both share main partners such as SHR Group, SiteMinder, and Cendyn. Stayntouch’s integrations like RevControl, Fairmas, Zaplox, and Unifocus enable sophisticated revenue, guest service, and operations management that suit properties with complex tech stacks.
Hotels seeking multi-vendor flexibility, customized tech stacks, or multi-property management will benefit more from Stayntouch’s extensive ecosystem. Autoclerk’s limited integrations may suffice for simpler operations but restrict growth and innovation.
Edge: Stayntouch.
Overall ratings favor Stayntouch at 4.7/5 across 422 reviews with 50 recent reviews averaging 4.8/5, while Autoclerk has a 3.2/5 rating from 3 older reviews. Stayntouch maintains strong ratings across segments: Boutique Hotels (4.8/5, 265 reviews), Branded Hotels (4.7/5, 165), Luxury Hotels (4.7/5, 201), Resorts (4.8/5, 144), and Hostels (4.8/5, 73). Autoclerk’s scant data includes ratings of 3/5 in Casino, Hostel, and Boutique segments, each from a single review.
The volume and recency of Stayntouch reviews provide a statistically robust confidence that current users find it highly effective. Autoclerk’s limited and older reviews reduce confidence in its present performance.
Edge: Even.
Autoclerk does not publish pricing or offer a trial, and there is no indication of monthly flat or per-room fees. Stayntouch has a base price of $800 but does not publish per-room or flat monthly fees and also lacks a trial. Neither product offers a freemium.
The opaque pricing from Autoclerk requires direct vendor contact and may limit comparison shopping. Stayntouch’s starting price offers a baseline for budgeting but additional costs will depend on property size and integrations.
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Autoclerk and Stayntouch differ fundamentally in scope, modernity, and operational impact. Autoclerk serves smaller independents needing basic PMS and revenue management, while Stayntouch is a cloud-native platform built for mobility, scalability, and integration. This distinction affects workflows from check-in/out to housekeeping and revenue optimization.
Choose Autoclerk if you seek a straightforward, Windows or web PMS with 24/7 support and integrated revenue tools but can accept limited features, integrations, and a smaller user community. It fits small resorts or standalone standard hotels with modest technology demands.
Choose Stayntouch if your hotel requires a flexible, mobile-first system that supports multi-property operations, advanced revenue management, guest self-service, and deep integration with over 200 partners. Its extensive reviews and global footprint demonstrate its fit for boutiques, branded hotels, luxury properties, and portfolios demanding modern, efficient workflows and scalable technology.
The choice hinges on your property's complexity, desire for modern cloud features, and need for a broad technology ecosystem.
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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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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Accounting & Finance
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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.
"We really like the ability to customize our setups as much as possible, and that was pretty important to us. Being able to have a lot of those main features already at our fingerti..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Before leveraging Stayntouch PMS and Owner Relations, much of our old accounting processes were completed manually, including printing and hand-delivering statements to units, and..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"As an independent hotel that runs above 100% occupancy on many nights, the TWA Hotel finds Stayntouch integral to our operations."
What hoteliers love
A major theme is how well Stayntouch handles cutover and onboarding, with many reviewers calling out smooth transitions and strong onsite guidance. Th... A major theme is how well Stayntouch handles cutover and onboarding, with many reviewers calling out smooth transitions and strong onsite guidance. The product’s launch experience appears to be a key buying criterion, since users repeatedly credit trainers and implementation specialists with reducing stress and accelerating go-live success.
Users consistently say Stayntouch is intuitive, easy to learn, and quick to train on, even for new hires or less technical staff. This lowers onboardi... Users consistently say Stayntouch is intuitive, easy to learn, and quick to train on, even for new hires or less technical staff. This lowers onboarding time and helps hotels get teams productive faster with fewer errors.
Reviewers frequently highlight faster check-ins, easier reservation lookups, quick edits to dates and room types, and smoother daily front desk workfl... Reviewers frequently highlight faster check-ins, easier reservation lookups, quick edits to dates and room types, and smoother daily front desk workflows. These capabilities help properties move guests through the desk faster and keep operations organized during busy periods.
Where hoteliers push back
Many reviews mention value from occupancy, revenue, taxes, service charge, and operational reporting, especially for daily management decisions. Howev... Many reviews mention value from occupancy, revenue, taxes, service charge, and operational reporting, especially for daily management decisions. However, users also want more flexible filters, better drill-down, clearer layouts, and easier access to the exact report they need.
Many users value the ability to tailor setup, fields, rate logic, dashboards, and property workflows to their operation. But they also want more custo... Many users value the ability to tailor setup, fields, rate logic, dashboards, and property workflows to their operation. But they also want more customization in reports, screen layouts, and process steps, showing that flexibility is a differentiator but not fully complete.
Ranks higher for
Unique capabilities
It depends on your requirements. Autoclerk (PMS) and Stayntouch share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Autoclerk (PMS) offers 8 verified integration partners, while Stayntouch offers 200. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Stayntouch leads in ease of use at 4.7/5 vs 4.3/5. 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.
Autoclerk (PMS): No. Stayntouch: 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. AutoClerk, Inc. has an HT Score of 0 and Stayntouch has 95. 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. |
| Reach, Staying Power & Resources |
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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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