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 126 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:
Barboon shines .
Blastness shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Mobile optimized/responsive and Urgency messaging.
Side-by-side ratings based on 126 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 126 verified reviews, Barboon users most value its , while Blastness users highlight ease of use and user interface, integration with pms and rms, distribution channel management. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Booking Engine 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 51 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #10 65 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) | — | #34 1 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #13 38 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #9 55 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #13 29 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #17 7 reviews |
By Region
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| North America | — | #22 2 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #6 123 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #24 1 reviews |
When choosing a booking engine for your hotel, your primary concern is often how well the platform boosts direct bookings, integrates with your systems, and offers a user-friendly experience. Both Barboon and Blastness aim to fulfill these needs, but their approaches and maturity levels vastly differ. Barboon’s offering appears limited with no recent reviews or active user feedback, whereas Blastness has a strong recent review history and high user satisfaction. So, which product truly meets your hotel’s needs?
The decision ultimately hinges on your hotel’s size, sophistication needs, and regional presence. Do you prioritize a proven, feature-rich platform with extensive support and integrations? Or do you need a nimble, AI-driven system with a strong global footprint? The answer depends on your specific hotel profile.
Barboon’s internet booking engine is designed to be simple and suitable for any hotel size, allowing direct bookings through your website. However, it lacks recent reviews, ongoing support, or active customer feedback, raising concerns about its current effectiveness and reliability. In contrast, Blastness boasts over 118 recent reviews, a 4.89/5 support rating, and a 98% likelihood to recommend, indicating a highly engaged user base and continuous product development.
While Barboon claims to improve online reservations, its sparse review data makes assessing its performance challenging. Blastness, on the other hand, is clearly favored among users for its ease of use, extensive feature set, and ongoing support. Do you want a platform with proven recent success or one with limited publicly available information? It’s evident Blastness’s strong review presence provides a more trustworthy gauge of its capabilities.
If your hotel needs a flexible, feature-rich booking engine integrated with PMS and RMS systems, go with Blastness. Its 38 unique features, including multi-lingual support, booking abandonment recapture, and detailed analytics, serve properties seeking advanced revenue management and marketing tools.
If your hotel requires a straightforward, possibly more affordable solution with basic online booking, Barboon might seem appealing—although the lack of recent reviews and support raises questions. For hotels prioritizing growth and modern digital marketing, Blastness’s more extensive capabilities and recent positive feedback make it the clear choice.
In summary, choose Blastness if your hotel aims for sophisticated distribution, dynamic pricing, and detailed reporting. Opt for Barboon only if your needs are minimal, and you’re prepared for potential support and feature limitations.
Based on current data, Blastness scores a 4.89/5 for ease of use, supported by reviews praising its intuitive interface and straightforward navigation. Users report that onboarding is smooth, with many appreciating the platform’s responsive support team, despite some mentioning room for faster support response times.
Barboon, by comparison, scores a 0/5, reflecting the absence of recent reviews or user feedback. This suggests it may be outdated or untested recently, making it difficult to determine how user-friendly it currently is. Given the high ratings and recent positive experiences, Edge: Blastness.
Blastness outclasses Barboon with 38 unique features, including mobile responsiveness, special offers, booking abandonment tools, multi-lingual support, and detailed analytics. These features support more strategic marketing, revenue optimization, and guest engagement capabilities.
Barboon offers no distinct features beyond basic booking functionality, which is likely insufficient for more ambitious hotels seeking to maximize direct revenue or implement modern marketing tactics. The extensive feature set in Blastness, combined with its recent updates, makes it the superior choice. Edge: Blastness.
Blastness’s 4.89/5 customer support rating, backed by recent reviews, indicates high responsiveness and ongoing support. Users frequently mention helpful support teams and continuous improvements, even though some suggest faster responses during weekends.
Barboon’s support rating is unreported, with no recent reviews available, which raises doubts about its current support quality. Without evidence of active support, Blastness’s proven track record clearly sets it apart. Edge: Blastness.
Blastness offers 15 verified integrations, including popular PMS and RMS platforms, Google Analytics, Facebook conversion tracking, and booking channels like TripAdvisor and Google Hotel Ads. This extensive ecosystem allows your hotel to connect with essential tools for marketing and operations.
Barboon has no verified integrations, limiting its ability to connect with other hotel management software or marketing channels. For a hotel seeking a connected and flexible platform, Blastness provides a clear advantage. Edge: Blastness.
Blastness enjoys a high 9.81/10 NPS score based on recent reviews, with 98% likelihood to recommend, indicating strong user satisfaction. Its reviews reflect satisfaction across diverse segments, including luxury, city center, and resort hotels.
Barboon, lacking recent reviews and with an overall score of 0/5, cannot be reliably rated. The recent positive feedback for Blastness confirms it is the preferred choice among hotelier users. Edge: Blastness.
Pricing details for both products are not publicly available, and neither offers a free trial. This makes direct comparison difficult, but the lack of transparent pricing suggests you should inquire directly for quotes and demo options before deciding.
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The core difference lies in product maturity and feature depth. Blastness offers a comprehensive, regularly updated platform with extensive integrations, robust analytics, and a high satisfaction score, making it suitable for hotels seeking growth and operational efficiency.
Choose Blastness if your hotel values modern features, active support, and a proven track record, especially if you operate in multiple regions or aim to maximize direct bookings. Its recent reviews and high ratings confirm its strong position.
Barboon is only advisable if your hotel needs minimal online booking functionality and you are comfortable with a platform that lacks recent reviews or active support. Its simplicity might appeal to very small properties with limited digital ambitions.
In conclusion, for most hotels serious about growth, revenue, and a modern digital presence, Blastness emerges as the clear winner, especially given its recent reviews and extensive feature set.
According to HTR's product database, Barboon Internet Booking Engine and Blastness AI Booking Engine share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 26 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 3 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.
"The constant evolution of tools such as Business Intelligence and RMS, which my team and I use on a daily basis, has led to very interesting results."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Thanks to Blastness, we not only increased our direct bookings and RevPAR, but also gained the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions that shape the future of our resort..."
What hoteliers love
While most reviews praise Blastness' user-friendly interface and clear navigation, a few users suggest further simplification. The system's intuitive... While most reviews praise Blastness' user-friendly interface and clear navigation, a few users suggest further simplification. The system's intuitive design is often highlighted as a strength, aiding in streamlined operations and enhancing user experiences.
Blastness is highly commended for its seamless integration with hotel management systems, significantly enhancing online distribution and overall reve... Blastness is highly commended for its seamless integration with hotel management systems, significantly enhancing online distribution and overall revenue. Users report increased direct bookings and improved data management, emphasizing the positive impact on daily operations.
Blastness effectively streamlines channel management, ensuring up-to-date availability and pricing across platforms. Users report optimized distributi... Blastness effectively streamlines channel management, ensuring up-to-date availability and pricing across platforms. Users report optimized distribution and increased visibility, contributing to a rise in direct bookings and revenue.
Where hoteliers push back
Many users appreciate the helpful and responsive support team, but there is a recurring request for 24/7 availability. The support's effectiveness in... Many users appreciate the helpful and responsive support team, but there is a recurring request for 24/7 availability. The support's effectiveness in emergencies is noted, although extended hours, especially weekends, are desired to address urgent issues more promptly.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Barboon Internet Booking Engine and Blastness AI Booking Engine share many core Booking Engine features, but each has unique capabilities. Barboon Internet Booking Engine offers 0 verified integration partners, while Blastness AI Booking Engine offers 15. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Blastness AI Booking Engine leads in ease of use at 4.9/5 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.
Barboon Internet Booking Engine: No. Blastness AI Booking Engine: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Booking Engine 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. Barboon has an HT Score of 0 and Blastness has 88. 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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