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TLDR
We analyzed 374 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:
Booking Experts shines .
Stayntouch shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (4.9/5) , with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Ancillary revenue tracking.
Side-by-side ratings based on 374 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 374 verified reviews, Booking Experts users most value its , while Stayntouch users highlight smooth transition and training, user experience and interface, housekeeping and operational efficiency. 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) ▾ | — | #18 51 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #5 208 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #7 29 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | — | #2 58 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #6 220 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #6 180 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #3 152 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #14 17 reviews |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | — | #4 262 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #12 64 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #21 3 reviews |
Choosing between BEX PMS by Booking Experts and Stayntouch hinges heavily on what your hotel needs most right now. Both systems aim to streamline operations, but their core strengths and market presence differ significantly. BEX PMS has no recent reviews or ratings, casting doubt on its current viability, while Stayntouch boasts a 4.56-star rating based on 317 recent reviews, making it the more proven option.
Do you prioritize a well-supported, highly-rated platform, or are you considering a solution with less market validation? Your decision should align with your hotel’s size, growth plans, and specific operational needs.
BEX PMS offers a broad but unverified promise of consolidating property management functions into one intuitive platform, yet it lacks recent user feedback or detailed feature set data. This absence of current reviews makes it difficult to gauge its actual performance or customer satisfaction levels. In contrast, Stayntouch’s recent reviews highlight a highly intuitive, robust platform praised for ease of use and extensive features.
With 317 reviews and a recent NPS score of 9.35/10, Stayntouch clearly outperforms BEX PMS in market validation. Its global presence across 26 countries and extensive client base across hotel segments demonstrate its proven adaptability and reliability. Given this, are you comfortable betting on an untested system, or do you prefer a platform with strong recent user validation?
If your hotel is seeking a mature, widely adopted property management system with proven customer satisfaction, go with Stayntouch. Its extensive feature set—including revenue management, contactless check-in, mobile apps, and multi-property management—serves hotels aiming to scale and improve operational efficiency.
However, if your hotel requires a basic PMS with no clear record of recent support or updates, BEX PMS might seem appealing. But without recent reviews or demonstrated success, it’s risky. For most hotels looking to modernize, Stayntouch’s proven track record and recent customer endorsements make it the safer choice.
Stayntouch’s user experience ratings are high, at 4.7/5, with recent reviews emphasizing its intuitive interface, quick onboarding, and mobile capabilities. Users praise the platform for its friendly screens, easy learning curve, and streamlined daily tasks, making staff adoption straightforward.
BEX PMS, on the other hand, has no available recent ratings or reviews to assess ease of use. Relying on a platform with no recent feedback introduces considerable uncertainty about its user friendliness or support during onboarding. Edge: Stayntouch.
Stayntouch offers an impressive suite of 49 features, including revenue management, online check-in, guest messaging, housekeeping mobile apps, and integrated payment solutions—many of which are absent in BEX PMS. This broad feature set supports comprehensive hotel operations, whether for small boutique hotels or large resorts.
BEX PMS’s feature list is not publicly available or detailed, leaving questions about its capabilities. Given the extensive features and proven integration options of Stayntouch, it clearly leads in functional depth. Edge: Stayntouch.
Stayntouch’s recent reviews consistently commend its customer support, with a rating of 4.68/5. Users frequently mention efficient onboarding, quick issue resolution, and responsive technical assistance, emphasizing a support team that genuinely helps hotels succeed.
BEX PMS, lacking recent reviews or user feedback, offers no insight into its support quality. Without current data or testimonials, it’s impossible to assess whether it provides the same level of service. Edge: Stayntouch.
Stayntouch has verified integrations with 188 third-party systems, including notable partners like RoomPriceGenie, STAAH, and numerous other property tech solutions. This extensive ecosystem facilitates tailored solutions for diverse hotel needs, from revenue management to contactless check-in.
BEX PMS offers no publicly available integrations or verified partner data. This limits its flexibility and potential for seamless connection with other hotel systems. Given the importance of integrations in modern hotel tech stacks, Stayntouch again takes the lead. Edge: Stayntouch.
Stayntouch’s reviews, recent and abundant, consistently highlight high satisfaction levels across property types—luxury, boutique, and branded hotels—averaging a 4.51/5 rating. Hotels of all sizes praise its ease of use, support, and mobile capabilities.
BEX PMS, however, has no recent reviews or ratings, making it impossible to gauge user sentiment. Given the clear positive feedback for Stayntouch from a broad spectrum of hotel types, it’s the preferred choice. Edge: Stayntouch.
Stayntouch charges a base price of $800 per month, with no trial or freemium options publicly available. Pricing seems aligned with the features and support it offers, but actual costs may vary depending on hotel size and requirements.
BEX PMS’s pricing details are unavailable, and no pricing plans or free trials are listed. This lack of transparency introduces uncertainty, especially for hotels on tight budgets or seeking flexible options. Based on available data, Stayntouch provides clearer value with defined costs.
Hotels that:
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Given the lack of recent performance data, BEX PMS is best suited for small, straightforward properties in regions where vendor support is less critical.
Hotels that:
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Stayntouch’s broad capabilities and proven support make it ideal for mid-size to large hotels, boutique chains, and properties emphasizing guest experience.
Stayntouch’s main advantage is its proven market presence, comprehensive feature set, and recent positive reviews. Its ease of use, extensive integrations, and excellent support make it a reliable choice for hotels aiming to modernize and grow.
BEX PMS, lacking recent reviews and detailed features, remains an uncertain option. If your hotel values proven performance and high user satisfaction, stay with Stayntouch.
For hotels that need a dependable, feature-rich PMS with a track record, Stayntouch is the clear winner. Its recent reviews, high ratings, and extensive integrations demonstrate its capability to support diverse hotel operations effectively.
If your property is small, simple, or in a region with less support availability, and you’re willing to accept the risks of an unverified system, BEX PMS could suffice. But for most hotels, especially those seeking reliability and growth, Stayntouch is the safer investment.
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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We analyzed 5 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.
"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
Stayntouch receives high praise for its seamless transition and training processes, greatly aided by trainers like David and Julia, who are consistent... Stayntouch receives high praise for its seamless transition and training processes, greatly aided by trainers like David and Julia, who are consistently mentioned for their support and comprehensive guidance. Many reviews highlight the ease of moving from previous systems, an aspect noted particularly for its stress-reduction during onboarding.
The software is largely favored for its intuitive and user-friendly design, supporting efficient training and ease of user adoption, especially for st... The software is largely favored for its intuitive and user-friendly design, supporting efficient training and ease of user adoption, especially for staff with varying technical proficiencies. This contributes significantly to positive front-desk and operational performances.
The housekeeping management features of Stayntouch are frequently highlighted for simplifying room assignments and tracking housekeeping status. This... The housekeeping management features of Stayntouch are frequently highlighted for simplifying room assignments and tracking housekeeping status. This boosts operational efficiency by providing real-time updates that enhance day-to-day workflow.
Where hoteliers push back
While reporting features are appreciated for being comprehensive and aiding in operational oversight, several reviews indicate room for improvement in... While reporting features are appreciated for being comprehensive and aiding in operational oversight, several reviews indicate room for improvement in terms of report customizability and clarity. Challenges in generating detailed reports have been a noted setback for some users.
Some reviews highlight difficulties in managing group bookings and invoicing, noting that certain processes could be more streamlined and intuitive. I... Some reviews highlight difficulties in managing group bookings and invoicing, noting that certain processes could be more streamlined and intuitive. Issues with shifting client accounts and historical data access suggest there's room for feature expansion.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. BEX PMS and Stayntouch share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. BEX PMS offers 0 verified integration partners, while Stayntouch offers 193. 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 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.
BEX 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. Booking Experts has an HT Score of 0 and Stayntouch has 91. 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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