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TLDR
We analyzed 418 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:
SHR Group shines when it comes to proactive client management — especially for brand properties (4.8/5) , with exclusive features like Website Personalization and Drag and Drop Page Builder.
Net Affinity shines when it comes to customer_support , with exclusive features like Review Widgets and Conversion Widgets.
Side-by-side ratings based on 418 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $900/mo | From $200/mo |
| Verified Reviews | 262 | 156 |
After analyzing 418 verified reviews, SHR Group users most value its proactive client management, website design, reporting and analytics, while Net Affinity users highlight customer_support, booking_engine_ease_of_use, website_builder. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Website Design 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) ▾ | #9 30 reviews | #5 53 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #1 208 reviews | #5 87 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #6 13 reviews | #8 5 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #14 1 reviews | #6 3 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #4 115 reviews | #7 61 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #2 163 reviews | #6 69 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #2 84 reviews | #6 43 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #4 16 reviews | #6 8 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #11 8 reviews | #13 3 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #2 244 reviews | #4 148 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #6 5 reviews | #12 0 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #4 4 reviews |
Choosing between SHR Website Design by SHR Group and Net Affinity’s Website Builder hinges on your hotel’s specific needs for design flexibility, integration, and digital marketing. While both platforms aim to boost your online presence and bookings, SHR Group’s solution leans more toward bespoke, data-driven, and user-centric websites, whereas Net Affinity emphasizes ease of use, quick deployment, and digital marketing support. Which aligns better with your current priorities and growth plans?
Both SHR Group and Net Affinity address the core challenge of creating engaging hotel websites that convert visitors into guests. SHR Group’s platform emphasizes personalized, customer-centric designs that reflect your brand identity through tailored layouts and advanced SEO plugins, but its setup process can be more complex. Conversely, Net Affinity’s builder offers a streamlined, responsive interface, facilitating rapid deployment with an emphasis on digital marketing features. Does your team prioritize customization and personalization, or speed and simplicity?
If your hotel needs a highly customized website that reflects your unique brand and emphasizes data-driven insights, SHR Group is the better fit. It’s ideal for properties that value tailored user experiences, extensive integration options, and advanced SEO tools. On the other hand, if your team focuses on quick launch, straightforward website management, and robust digital marketing support, Net Affinity’s platform offers a more user-friendly approach, especially for smaller teams or properties new to digital.
SHR Group’s platform has a user rating of 4.69/5 for ease of use, with some reviews highlighting a learning curve and complex onboarding due to its customizable features. Net Affinity scores slightly lower at 4.55/5, but reviews emphasize its straightforward, beginner-friendly interface and faster setup, making it easier for teams without extensive technical expertise. Overall, Net Affinity’s simplicity edges out SHR Group for usability, especially for teams seeking quick results with minimal training.
SHR Group offers 11 shared features with Net Affinity but adds 3 exclusive features such as Website Personalization, Drag and Drop Page Builder, and SEO Plugins, enabling more tailored website experiences. Net Affinity’s unique features include Review Widgets, Conversion Widgets, Google AMP Markup, Storefront/Voucher Functionality, and a Blog Post Composer—these enhance marketing and engagement but are less focused on deep customization. For property-specific website personalization, SHR Group has the edge.
Both platforms boast a support rating of 4.85/5, with reviews praising their prompt, knowledgeable, and helpful teams. SHR Group’s clients often highlight proactive account management and strategic insights, while Net Affinity’s users emphasize quick responses, personalized guidance, and ongoing training. Given the identical high scores, support quality appears equally strong, but SHR Group’s dedicated account managers and proactive engagement may offer a slight advantage for hotels valuing strategic partnership.
SHR Group connects with 81 verified partners, including major PMS and marketing tools, offering broader integration options. Net Affinity supports 62 verified partners, sharing 42 common integrations like Criton, Cendyn, and TrustYou, but with fewer exclusive partnerships. If your hotel relies on a wide array of integrations for operations and marketing, SHR Group’s extensive ecosystem support provides a clearer advantage.
SHR Group’s reviews are more recent and numerous, with 169 reviews averaging a 4.87/5 rating and a NPS score of 9.54/10. Hotels across multiple segments actively recommend SHR, especially for digital marketing and website performance. Net Affinity’s 103 reviews average 4.84/5 with a 9.44/10 NPS, also highly rated but with slightly fewer recent inputs. The larger, more recent review base makes SHR Group’s overall rating more representative and trustworthy.
SHR Group charges a base price of $900 per month, with no freemium or trial options. In contrast, Net Affinity’s base price is significantly lower at $200 per month, also without trial offerings. The higher cost of SHR Group reflects its advanced customization and integration capabilities, making it more suitable for larger or more digitally ambitious properties.
Not ideal if your hotel prefers quick setup, minimal customization, or has limited resources for complex onboarding. Smaller properties or those with limited digital marketing needs might find SHR’s offering excessive.
Not ideal if your hotel requires extensive customization, unique features like SEO plugins, or highly data-driven personalization. Larger, highly branded hotels with complex website needs might find Net Affinity’s offerings limiting.
The core difference lies in flexibility versus ease of use. SHR Group’s platform excels in creating highly customized, data-informed websites that prioritize guest experience and SEO, suitable for hotels with ambitious digital goals. Net Affinity favors straightforward setup, active digital marketing, and user-friendly management, making it appealing for smaller or less tech-savvy teams.
Choose SHR Group if your hotel values bespoke design, deep integrations, and advanced SEO tools to stand out in competitive markets. It’s especially suited for properties that want complete control over their digital identity and are ready to invest in a comprehensive solution.
Opt for Net Affinity if your hotel seeks a quick, reliable website with integrated marketing features, minimal fuss, and strong support. It’s ideal for properties prioritizing fast results, ongoing digital marketing, and a user-friendly experience without extensive customization.
In conclusion, SHR Website Design’s larger review base, recent positive feedback, and feature depth make it the stronger choice overall. If your hotel’s digital ambitions align with custom, data-driven websites, SHR Group should be your go-to partner.
Website Design 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, SHR Website Design and Net Affinity (Website Builder) share 11 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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We analyzed 4 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"Our results and KPIs from booking engine to digital reinforce the effectiveness of our partnership and SHR Group's exceptional technology."
"I am very happy with the collaborative relationship we have with Net Affinity and the results we have seen together. There reporting on both marketing and e-commerce give us great..."
What hoteliers love
Clients commend the dedicated client management team for their proactive and responsive support. Account managers are often described as knowledgeable... Clients commend the dedicated client management team for their proactive and responsive support. Account managers are often described as knowledgeable, invested in client success, and ready with insights and recommendations to drive business growth.
SRH Group is highly regarded for its modern, visually striking, and user-friendly website designs that enhance the guest booking experience. Clients n... SRH Group is highly regarded for its modern, visually striking, and user-friendly website designs that enhance the guest booking experience. Clients noted that these designs have significantly contributed to increased visibility and higher conversion rates. However, some clients expressed a need for more flexibility in customization and quicker turnaround times.
The extensive and in-depth reporting features provided by SRH Group are consistently praised, offering clear insights into performance trends and acti... The extensive and in-depth reporting features provided by SRH Group are consistently praised, offering clear insights into performance trends and actionable data that help hoteliers make informed decisions. Users find these reports crucial for strategy adjustments and performance tracking.
Where hoteliers push back
The voucher system implemented by SRH Group received mixed reviews. While appreciated for driving additional revenue, several users highlighted areas... The voucher system implemented by SRH Group received mixed reviews. While appreciated for driving additional revenue, several users highlighted areas for potential enhancements, including easier voucher management and partial redemptions.
While SRH Group's templates are generally praised for being visually appealing, some users find them restrictive and desire more options for customiza... While SRH Group's templates are generally praised for being visually appealing, some users find them restrictive and desire more options for customization to better reflect their unique brand identities.
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Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Net Affinity's customer support is extensively highlighted for being prompt, professional, and helpful. Account managers like Deirdre and Julie are of... Net Affinity's customer support is extensively highlighted for being prompt, professional, and helpful. Account managers like Deirdre and Julie are often mentioned by name for their exceptional service and expertise.
Net Affinity's booking engine is frequently praised for its ease of use, intuitive interface, and ability to create and enhance offers and packages ea... Net Affinity's booking engine is frequently praised for its ease of use, intuitive interface, and ability to create and enhance offers and packages easily. Several users mention its straightforward navigation and positive impact on direct bookings.
The Net Affinity website builder is described as user-friendly, allowing hoteliers to make changes quickly. Users also note the variety of templates a... The Net Affinity website builder is described as user-friendly, allowing hoteliers to make changes quickly. Users also note the variety of templates available and the overall positive impact on website performance.
Where hoteliers push back
While Net Affinity's CMS is generally appreciated for its customization and ease of use, several users find it less intuitive. Criticisms include diff... While Net Affinity's CMS is generally appreciated for its customization and ease of use, several users find it less intuitive. Criticisms include difficulties in navigating the backend, resizing images, and switching between the booking engine and CMS.
Some users find Net Affinity's CMS difficult, with complaints about the backend's intuitiveness, loading rates, and compatibility with photo resizing.... Some users find Net Affinity's CMS difficult, with complaints about the backend's intuitiveness, loading rates, and compatibility with photo resizing. Enhancements like a more user-friendly interface and integrated features are suggested.
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Unique capabilities
It depends on your requirements. SHR Website Design and Net Affinity (Website Builder) share many core Website Design features, but each has unique capabilities. SHR Website Design offers 81 verified integration partners, while Net Affinity (Website Builder) offers 62. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. SHR Website Design leads in ease of use at 4.7/5 vs 4.6/5. 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.
SHR Website Design: No. Net Affinity (Website Builder): No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Website Design 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. SHR Group has an HT Score of 43 and Net Affinity has 42. 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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