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 123 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:
Blastness shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Multi-lingual.
roommaster shines when it comes to ease of use .
Side-by-side ratings based on 123 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Verified Reviews | 85 | 38 |
After analyzing 123 verified reviews, Blastness users most value its channel management, support and assistance, revenue management, while roommaster users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Channel Managers 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) ▾ | #11 32 reviews | #19 12 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #7 48 reviews | #15 17 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) | #33 0 reviews | #21 2 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #23 0 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #14 25 reviews | #20 12 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #9 36 reviews | #27 4 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #11 18 reviews | #19 9 reviews |
| Extended Stay | #17 3 reviews | #24 3 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #16 2 reviews | #5 27 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #7 83 reviews | #29 1 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | #21 0 reviews | — |
| Middle East | — | #17 0 reviews |
Choosing between Blastness Channel Manager and roommaster Channel Manager hinges on your hotel’s specific needs and operational priorities. Both solutions aim to streamline distribution, but they differ significantly in scope, user experience, and customer feedback. Blastness emphasizes intuitive usability and recent, high-volume reviews, while roommaster offers extensive global integrations and a longer market presence. Which platform aligns best with your hotel’s strategy and growth plans?
Blastness and roommaster both address the core challenge of distributing room inventory efficiently across multiple channels, reducing manual effort and overbooking risks. Blastness’s strength lies in its modern interface, AI-driven insights, and a higher review volume—garnering 81 reviews compared to roommaster’s 31, with more recent feedback. Conversely, roommaster boasts a larger integration network and a cost-effective base pricing model. Do you prioritize ease of use and recent customer satisfaction, or a broader integration ecosystem?
If your hotel values a more straightforward, user-friendly system with recent reviews reflecting high satisfaction, Blastness is the better choice. It has a higher HTR Score (79.32 vs 75.32), a superior overall rating (0/5 vs 4.14/5), and excellent support ratings (4.88/5 vs 3.94/5). For hotels aiming for extensive channel reach, particularly those that need GDS and regional OTA integrations, roommaster’s network of 56 verified partners may be more suitable, despite its slightly lower recent review volume. Which features and support levels matter most for your property’s growth?
Blastness outperforms roommaster in ease of use, with a user rating of 4.84/5 against roommaster’s 4.35/5. Recent reviews praise Blastness for its intuitive interface and helpful onboarding, with customers noting a smoother learning curve. Roommaster, while praised for its straightforward functions, has some users mentioning the need for better training materials. Edge: Blastness.
Blastness offers 14 shared features plus one exclusive feature—multi-lingual support—enhancing its versatility for international hotels. Roommaster covers the same core features but lacks unique additions like multi-lingual support. Blastness’s additional features and recent updates make it slightly more adaptable and future-proof. Edge: Blastness.
Customer support ratings favor Blastness, with a 4.88/5 score and reviews highlighting quick, professional responses and ongoing support. Many users describe Blastness support as caring and proactive, with recurring positive feedback. Roommaster’s support is rated at 3.94/5, with some reviews noting delays and inconsistent responses, especially after-hours. Edge: Blastness.
Roommaster boasts 56 verified integrations, including major OTAs, GDS, and regional partners, giving it a broad global reach. Blastness has 15 verified partners, sharing six with roommaster, but offers unique integrations with platforms like MyForecast and hotelcube. If extensive channel options are critical, roommaster’s network is more comprehensive. Edge: roommaster.
Blastness scores higher overall, particularly among boutique and city center hotels, with a recent review count of 17 in the last six months. Its recent reviews—more numerous and positive—reflect higher satisfaction, especially regarding support and ease of use. Roommaster is favored more by motels and budget hotels, but its ratings are lower and less recent. Edge: Blastness.
Blastness does not publish specific pricing, emphasizing a tailored approach without a fixed subscription fee. roommaster charges a flat $300 monthly fee, with no free tier, making it potentially more predictable for small hotels. Budget-conscious properties should weigh the value of extensive integrations against the fixed cost of roommaster.
At its core, Blastness offers a more modern, user-friendly experience backed by a higher volume of recent reviews and superior support ratings. Its emphasis on ease of use and recent customer satisfaction makes it ideal for hotels seeking quick, reliable distribution management without complex setup.
If your hotel requires access to a broad network of distribution channels, particularly in Europe or South America, and you value a large integration ecosystem, roommaster’s extensive partner list and proven stability are advantageous.
In summary, choose Blastness if you prioritize an intuitive, well-supported platform with recent high-volume feedback. Opt roommaster if your focus is on broad distribution reach and proven reliability at a predictable fixed cost.
Disclaimer: Pricing details are subject to change; contact vendors directly for tailored quotes and packages.
Channel Managers 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, Blastness Channel Manager and roommaster channel manager share 14 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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We analyzed 6 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"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.
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Beginning of each shift, our staff pulls up the dashboard which gives the arrivals, the checkouts, the list of who’s coming in, how many rooms we have as far as dirty, clean, out o..."
"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..."
"We’re an independent hotel surrounded by giants, but roomMaster gave us the tools we needed to stand tall alongside them."
What hoteliers love
The Blastness Channel Manager is noted for its real-time synchronization, consistent availability and pricing, reducing overbooking risks. Users find... The Blastness Channel Manager is noted for its real-time synchronization, consistent availability and pricing, reducing overbooking risks. Users find it intuitive and crucial for streamlined distribution management across multiple channels.
While Blastness is commended for its excellent and prompt customer support, a few users suggest extending support hours, including weekends, to better... While Blastness is commended for its excellent and prompt customer support, a few users suggest extending support hours, including weekends, to better address urgent issues.
Reviewers highlight the effectiveness of Blastness' Revenue Management System (RMS) in optimizing pricing strategies and forecasting. Its data-driven... Reviewers highlight the effectiveness of Blastness' Revenue Management System (RMS) in optimizing pricing strategies and forecasting. Its data-driven approach allows for dynamic pricing, enhancing overall profitability.
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Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Room Master is praised for being easy to learn and straightforward, which supports quicker staff training and smoother operations.
Where hoteliers push back
Despite overall improvement, after-hours support remains a critical concern. Users report unresponsiveness to messages during non-business hours, caus... Despite overall improvement, after-hours support remains a critical concern. Users report unresponsiveness to messages during non-business hours, causing frustration.
Some users feel that the software's value proposition has diminished as the company seems to not invest in the product like before, making it less com... Some users feel that the software's value proposition has diminished as the company seems to not invest in the product like before, making it less competitive against other solutions.
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Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Blastness Channel Manager and roommaster channel manager share many core Channel Managers features, but each has unique capabilities. Blastness Channel Manager offers 15 verified integration partners, while roommaster channel manager offers 56. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Blastness Channel Manager leads in ease of use at 4.8/5 vs 4.4/5. 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.
Blastness Channel Manager: No. roommaster channel manager: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Channel Managers 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. Blastness has an HT Score of 78 and roommaster has 76. 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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