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 62 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:
Brandnamic shines in ROI , with exclusive features like Pop-up & Exit Intent Messages and Review compilation widget.
Reguest shines when it comes to increased sales and efficiency .
Side-by-side ratings based on 62 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $100/mo | From $900/mo |
| Verified Reviews | 15 | 47 |
After analyzing 62 verified reviews, Brandnamic users most value its , while Reguest users highlight increased sales and efficiency, support and responsiveness, professional and personalized offers. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Direct Booking Tools 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) ▾ | #14 2 reviews | #6 16 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #9 12 reviews | #6 26 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) | #12 1 reviews | #13 1 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #17 0 reviews | — |
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| Boutique ▾ | #13 4 reviews | #8 17 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #12 6 reviews | #8 18 reviews |
| Branded / Chain | #11 4 reviews | #13 3 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #6 7 reviews |
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| North America | #22 0 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #10 15 reviews | #4 46 reviews |
Choosing between Korrespondenzmanager by Brandnamic and ReGuest by Reguest hinges on your hotel’s specific needs for guest communication and sales automation. Both platforms aim to enhance direct bookings but do so through different strengths: Brandnamic emphasizes personalized, automated messaging, while Reguest focuses on boosting revenue through sophisticated CRM and sales features. Which approach aligns best with your team’s priorities?
Brandnamic's Korrespondenzmanager offers a broad suite of automated messaging tools, making it ideal for hotels prioritizing personalized communication. Conversely, Reguest's platform excels at increasing direct sales via targeted offers and in-depth guest profiling. Are you seeking a communication-centric solution or a sales-driven platform?
If your hotel needs to automate personalized guest interactions across the entire guest journey—like pre-arrival, post-stay, and special offers—Korrespondenzmanager is the superior choice. Its core strength lies in automating email and WhatsApp communications, with a focus on detailed profiling and personalization; however, it lacks a dedicated sales cycle or upselling tools.
ReGuest, on the other hand, is tailored for hotels that want to maximize revenue through targeted offers, upselling, and detailed guest data utilization. It integrates sales and marketing to drive bookings and additional services, making it more suitable for properties that prioritize revenue growth.
The decision depends on whether your hotel values comprehensive messaging automation or direct revenue generation. Do you want to streamline communication or focus on increasing sales?
Brandnamic's Korrespondenzmanager scores a perfect 5/5 in onboarding and has a high ease-of-use rating (4.86/5), thanks to its straightforward automation setup and user-friendly interface. Reviews highlight that teams find it easy to implement, with minimal training needed, especially for creating personalized email and WhatsApp campaigns.
ReGuest is nearly equally rated at 4.8/5 for ease of use, with many reviewers praising its intuitive platform that requires little training. Its automation features, combined with a visually appealing interface, help staff adopt it quickly, even without technical expertise.
Edge: Brandnamic (Korrespondenzmanager) — slightly better onboarding scores and a long-standing reputation for simplicity.
Korrespondenzmanager offers core features like automated email and WhatsApp messaging, guest profiling, and personalization, alongside two unique features: pop-up & exit intent messages and a review compilation widget. These tools help engage guests at critical moments and collect valuable feedback.
ReGuest provides six shared features—such as automated messaging, personalized offers, and real-time chat—plus its advanced sales cycle and upselling capabilities. Although it lacks the unique Brandnamic features, ReGuest’s CRM-driven approach enables deeper guest data utilization and targeted sales efforts.
Edge: Korrespondenzmanager — due to its unique engagement features like exit-intent messaging and review widgets, which enhance guest interaction.
Both platforms are highly rated for support, with Brandnamic at 4.86/5 and Reguest at 4.84/5. Customer reviews praise Brandnamic’s friendly, professional advice and its quick response times, contributing to a satisfaction rate of 99% likelihood to recommend. Similarly, ReGuest’s support team is commended for helpfulness and responsiveness, making onboarding and ongoing use smooth.
Given the slightly higher rating and the extensive onboarding process, Brandnamic’s support edges out ReGuest. Its proven track record with hotel clients emphasizes a strong partnership approach.
Edge: Brandnamic (Korrespondenzmanager).
ReGuest boasts a broader integration network with 20 verified partners, including key booking and PMS systems like FLEXIPASS, Seekda, and Guestnet. It shares five integrations with Brandnamic, including Casablanca, Mews, and Stayntouch, but also offers unique integrations that expand its connectivity.
Brandnamic has 13 verified partners, primarily focusing on European markets and a few hospitality tech providers. While fewer in number, its integrations cover essential tools for many European hotels.
Edge: ReGuest — with a more extensive and diverse range of integrations supporting a global hotel operation.
ReGuest, with 44 recent reviews, maintains a near-perfect overall rating of 5/5, especially among resorts, boutique hotels, and city center hotels. Hoteliers praise its ease of use, automation, and impact on revenue, often describing it as indispensable.
Brandnamic’s Korrespondenzmanager, with only 14 reviews, holds a 0/5 rating on the overall score, reflecting the limited sample size and lack of recent feedback. Its positive comments focus on excellent onboarding and communication features but do not outweigh ReGuest’s broader customer approval.
Edge: ReGuest — more reviews, higher ratings, and recent positive feedback make its reputation clearer.
Brandnamic’s Korrespondenzmanager is priced at $100 per month, with no free tier or trial, making it accessible for small to medium hotels looking for automation. Its transparent flat fee simplifies budgeting, with no hidden implementation costs.
ReGuest charges $900 per month, reflecting its advanced sales features and deeper CRM capabilities. Its pricing indicates a more enterprise-focused solution, suitable for hotels aiming to boost revenue through targeted sales strategies.
Both platforms lack free trials, so your decision may also depend on budget flexibility and feature needs.
Not ideal if your hotel requires a sales-driven platform with upselling features or integrated booking management.
Not ideal if your primary goal is automated guest messaging without a focus on sales or if budget constraints limit higher investment.
ReGuest and Korrespondenzmanager serve different core needs. ReGuest excels in driving revenue through personalized offers, upselling, and a robust sales cycle, while Korrespondenzmanager shines in automating guest communication and profiling.
If your hotel needs a direct sales engine with deep guest data integration, ReGuest offers concrete advantages like increased conversions and revenue growth. For hotels seeking to enhance communication efficiency and personalization, Korrespondenzmanager provides a cost-effective, user-friendly solution.
Choose ReGuest when revenue maximization and sales automation are top priorities. Opt for Korrespondenzmanager if guest communication and profiling are your main focus.
Direct Booking Tools 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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| Starting Price | From $100/mo | From $900/mo |
According to HTR's product database, Korrespondenzmanager (by Brandnamic) and ReGuest share 6 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Many users have noted a significant increase in sales and operational efficiency since integrating Re:Guest. The automation of tasks previously done m... Many users have noted a significant increase in sales and operational efficiency since integrating Re:Guest. The automation of tasks previously done manually has freed up time for staff to focus on other important areas, facilitating a more efficient workflow.
The professional and reliable support team at Re:Guest is frequently lauded for their quick and helpful responses to any issues or questions, which co... The professional and reliable support team at Re:Guest is frequently lauded for their quick and helpful responses to any issues or questions, which contributes significantly to overall user satisfaction.
Re:Guest enhances the professional appearance of offers, making them more appealing to guests. The tool allows for easy and quick offer creation, whic... Re:Guest enhances the professional appearance of offers, making them more appealing to guests. The tool allows for easy and quick offer creation, which can be customized to individual guests, resulting in higher conversion rates and increased revenue.
Where hoteliers push back
While generally well-received, Re:Guest users have noted minor technical and functional issues, particularly around guest chat functionality and the n... While generally well-received, Re:Guest users have noted minor technical and functional issues, particularly around guest chat functionality and the need for more robust personalization options. These issues are promptly addressed by the support team, but they still cause occasional inconvenience.
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Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Korrespondenzmanager (by Brandnamic) and ReGuest share many core Direct Booking Tools features, but each has unique capabilities. Korrespondenzmanager (by Brandnamic) offers 13 verified integration partners, while ReGuest offers 20. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Korrespondenzmanager (by Brandnamic) leads in ease of use at 4.9/5 vs 4.8/5. 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.
Korrespondenzmanager (by Brandnamic): No. ReGuest: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Direct Booking Tools 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. Brandnamic has an HT Score of 0 and Reguest has 79. 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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