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 208 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:
Cambridge PMS [by Shiji] shines .
eviivo shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for Vacation Rentals & Villas properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Payment processing.
Side-by-side ratings based on 208 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 208 verified reviews, Cambridge PMS [by Shiji] users most value its , while eviivo users highlight responsive customer support, onboarding expertise, technical 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
| Segment | Cambridge PMS [by Shiji] |
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| Small (10-24 rooms) ▾ | — | #15 54 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #23 23 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #20 8 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #18 2 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #19 41 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #16 38 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #19 21 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #10 18 reviews |
By Region
| Segment | Cambridge PMS [by Shiji] |
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| North America ▾ | — | #15 39 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #6 142 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #33 2 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #29 1 reviews |
Choosing the right property management system (PMS) can dramatically impact your hotel’s operations, guest satisfaction, and revenue. Both Cambridge PMS by Shiji and eviivo Suite™ aim to improve efficiency, but they serve different hotel types and maturity levels. Where Cambridge PMS offers a minimal feature set with limited reviews and uncertain regional presence, eviivo provides a broad, well-supported platform with a proven track record and extensive integrations. Which solution best aligns with your needs?
Cambridge PMS by Shiji is marketed as a comprehensive, all-in-one PMS designed to streamline property operations with robust reporting and guest management tools. In contrast, eviivo Suite™ emphasizes connectivity to online channels, automation, and guest communication, backed by over 191 recent reviews and a high recommendation rate. Given the stark difference in review volume and recency, eviivo’s data offers a more reliable snapshot of performance. Are you looking for a flexible, well-supported platform or a less proven, all-in-one solution?
If your hotel needs a flexible, feature-rich system with strong online distribution, go with eviivo. It caters well to independent hotels, B&Bs, vacation rentals, and multi-property portfolios that prioritize booking automation, channel management, and guest communication. If your property is a large resort or hotel requiring a highly customized, enterprise-level PMS with specific reporting or maintenance modules, Cambridge PMS might be worth considering, although its limited reviews and regional focus are drawbacks. Are you seeking broad integrations and proven support or a bespoke, all-in-one PMS?
eviivo Suite™ scores an impressive 4.43/5 for ease of use, supported by recent reviews praising its intuitive interface, onboarding process, and mobile app. Users frequently mention how it saves time and simplifies management, with some noting it’s suitable even for less tech-savvy staff. Cambridge PMS, on the other hand, rates 0/5 and has no recent reviews, making it impossible to gauge usability or onboarding ease. Edge: eviivo.
eviivo boasts 51 features, including channel management, revenue tools, guest CRM, mobile app, automation, and online check-in—many of which are absent in Cambridge PMS. The latter offers no unique features or expanded modules, limiting its scope. eviivo’s extensive feature set directly supports operational automation and guest engagement, giving it a clear advantage. Edge: eviivo.
eviivo’s recent reviews highlight responsive, knowledgeable support, with a 4.42/5 rating and frequent mentions of helpful onboarding assistance. Conversely, Cambridge PMS has no recent reviews or support scores available, leaving its responsiveness uncertain. Based on current data, eviivo’s support is clearly more dependable. Edge: eviivo.
eviivo integrates with 32 verified partners, including major OTAs, channel managers, and revenue platforms like Experience Hotel, Hotelchamp, and TripAdvisor. Cambridge PMS offers only one verified integration, with Duetto as its sole partner. For a hotel relying on extensive distribution and revenue tools, eviivo’s integrations are a significant benefit. Edge: eviivo.
eviivo has 191 recent reviews with an overall rating of 0.93/5 but a very high likelihood to recommend (95%). In contrast, Cambridge PMS has no reviews and a 0/5 rating, indicating no recent user feedback to judge performance. The high recency and volume of reviews for eviivo make it the more trusted choice. Edge: eviivo.
Cambridge PMS does not publish pricing, but as a niche, less-reviewed solution, it likely involves custom quotes. eviivo charges $700 monthly, with no setup fee or trial, reflecting its extensive features and support. For budget-conscious hotels, eviivo’s transparent pricing offers clarity, though it is a significant investment. Are you prepared for an ongoing subscription, or do you prefer custom, possibly lower-cost options?
Not ideal if your hotel emphasizes online distribution, guest communication, or automation, as Cambridge PMS lacks these features and has no recent user feedback.
Not ideal if you prefer a minimal or enterprise-specific platform that doesn’t focus on online channels or guest engagement tools.
The core difference lies in their proven market presence and feature sets. eviivo’s extensive integrations, user feedback, and recent reviews make it the more reliable choice for most independent and small-to-medium hotels. Cambridge PMS, with limited reviews and no recent data, is less certain as a long-term, scalable solution.
If your hotel needs a flexible, feature-rich platform with strong online distribution and excellent support, then eviivo is the clear pick. It’s suited to hotels that want automation, guest engagement, and a trusted vendor with recent, positive reviews backing its performance.
Choose Cambridge PMS if you require a straightforward, internal-focused PMS with fundamental reporting, and if you’re willing to accept the limited user feedback as a sign of less market penetration or ongoing development. For most hotels seeking growth and operational efficiency, eviivo’s proven track record and extensive features make it the smarter 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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| Starting Price | — | From $700/mo |
According to HTR's product database, Cambridge PMS and eviivo Suite™ PMS share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 39 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 8 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.
"Because of the automation from the eviivo Suite, it saves me a huge amount of time. This time I can use on growing the business; working on the business instead of in the business...."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Auf eviivo könnte ich heut gar nicht mehr drauf verzichten. Das Hotel ohne dieses Programm zu führen, scheint mir fast unmöglich, weil die Zeit, die ich jetzt erspart habe, die ich..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Aujourd’hui on a la possibilité de gérer l’ensemble de notre parc, que ce soit la tarification, le calendrier, la communication en un seul clic pour gérer plus de 50 appartements,..."
What hoteliers love
Eviivo's customer support is frequently lauded for its responsiveness and efficiency. Support staff, such as Mr. Guetif, Joseph, and Xavier, provide e... Eviivo's customer support is frequently lauded for its responsiveness and efficiency. Support staff, such as Mr. Guetif, Joseph, and Xavier, provide exemplary assistance, which is crucial during the onboarding phase and when issues arise, enhancing overall user experience.
The platform offers expertise during the onboarding process, helping hotels integrate the system seamlessly. This guidance ensures consistent integrat... The platform offers expertise during the onboarding process, helping hotels integrate the system seamlessly. This guidance ensures consistent integration of information and optimal use of the PMS features, enhancing property management efficiency.
Eviivo is recognized for its technical efficiency, enabling users to complete tasks faster and with fewer errors. This reduces downtime and improves o... Eviivo is recognized for its technical efficiency, enabling users to complete tasks faster and with fewer errors. This reduces downtime and improves operational workflow, ensuring a smooth experience for hotel management.
Where hoteliers push back
Some users suggest improvements, particularly in expanding features such as mobile app development and more concrete daily usage tips to further optim... Some users suggest improvements, particularly in expanding features such as mobile app development and more concrete daily usage tips to further optimize business operations and leverage the platform’s capabilities.
While users are generally satisfied, there are requests for more customization options, including web and mobile app enhancements, which would further... While users are generally satisfied, there are requests for more customization options, including web and mobile app enhancements, which would further suit specific operational needs and provide additional value.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Cambridge PMS and eviivo Suite™ PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Cambridge PMS offers 1 verified integration partners, while eviivo Suite™ PMS offers 32. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. eviivo Suite™ PMS leads in ease of use at 4.5/5 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.
Cambridge PMS: No. eviivo Suite™ PMS: 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. Cambridge PMS [by Shiji] has an HT Score of 0 and eviivo has 87. 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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