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 44 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:
ChargeAutomation shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like GlobalPayments (Credit Card Processing) and Lobby Kiosk.
OKKAMI INC shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 44 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 44 verified reviews, ChargeAutomation users most value its payment processing, contactless check-in, customer support, while OKKAMI INC users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Contactless Check-in 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) ▾ | #6 13 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #5 16 reviews | #24 0 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #6 5 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #13 1 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #6 9 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #10 6 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain | #9 4 reviews | #23 0 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #3 18 reviews | — |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | #4 19 reviews | #13 0 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #6 20 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | #5 2 reviews | #9 0 reviews |
Choosing the right contactless check-in solution is crucial for your hotel's operational efficiency and guest satisfaction. Both ChargeAutomation and OKKAMI INC aim to simplify the check-in process, but their approaches and strengths differ significantly. ChargeAutomation offers a full-featured, automation-driven platform with robust reviews, while OKKAMI INC provides a streamlined guest engagement tool with limited recent feedback. Which product aligns best with your property’s needs?
ChargeAutomation stands out with 42 recent reviews, a high NPS score of 9.81, and a solid 4.9/5 rating for customer support, making it the most reviewed and trusted option. Its platform automates ID collection, payments, upselling, and guest verification, which is well-suited for properties seeking operational automation and revenue growth.
OKKAMI INC, on the other hand, has no reviews or recent data to assess its performance or customer satisfaction. Its approach focuses on enabling pre-check-in and mobile key functionality, but without recent feedback, it’s difficult to gauge its reliability or user experience. Do you prefer a proven, review-backed solution or a newer platform with limited data?
If your hotel needs a comprehensive, automation-focused contactless check-in system that enhances operational efficiency and drives revenue, go with ChargeAutomation. Its extensive feature set, high user ratings, and proven support make it suitable for properties that prioritize automation and seamless guest onboarding.
If your hotel primarily wants to facilitate pre-arrival documentation and mobile check-in/out with less emphasis on automation, OKKAMI INC could be an option—though its lack of recent reviews makes this risky. It might appeal to properties seeking simple, mobile-based check-in solutions, but without clear evidence of performance, caution is advised.
ChargeAutomation excels with a 4.71/5 ease-of-use rating based on 42 recent reviews, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface and fast onboarding process. Hoteliers praise its seamless integration with PMS systems and responsive customer support, which reduces staff training time.
OKKAMI INC has no available recent ratings or reviews, leaving its ease of use unverified. Given the absence of recent user feedback, it's impossible to confidently assess its user-friendliness or ease of staff adoption.
Edge: ChargeAutomation.
ChargeAutomation boasts 19 shared features plus 11 unique functionalities, including PCI compliance, multiple credit card integrations, PMS integration, and a lobby kiosk option—features that support full automation and security. Its ability to accept IDs, documents, upselling, and security deposits positions it as a comprehensive solution.
OKKAMI INC offers core pre-check-in features—document uploads, mobile check-in/out, and mobile key—but lacks the extensive feature count and advanced integrations seen in ChargeAutomation. Its feature list appears limited and less detailed.
Edge: ChargeAutomation.
ChargeAutomation’s support ratings are outstanding, with a 4.9/5 score and numerous positive comments about quick response times and helpfulness. Its onboarding process is rated 4.61/5, with users appreciating the dedicated assistance and knowledge base.
OKKAMI INC lacks recent reviews or ratings for customer support, making it impossible to evaluate the quality of its service. In this context, ChargeAutomation’s proven support service clearly leads.
Edge: ChargeAutomation.
ChargeAutomation integrates with 18 verified partners, including major PMS and payment providers like Oracle Hospitality, HotelTime, and Guesty. Its broad array of integrations supports diverse property needs and enhances automation workflows.
OKKAMI INC has 12 verified partners, including Infor, Vingcard, and Amadeus, but clearly fewer than ChargeAutomation. Without recent positive reviews about integration implementation, its ecosystem appears more limited.
Edge: ChargeAutomation.
ChargeAutomation’s review count of 42 and recent feedback estimate a strong user confidence, with a 98% likelihood to recommend and high satisfaction scores. Hotels across various segments, especially vacation rentals and serviced apartments, consistently praise its ease of use and support.
OKKAMI INC has no recent reviews or ratings, so no reliable data exists to assess hotel satisfaction. Based on available data, ChargeAutomation is clearly the more trusted and highly-rated option.
Edge: ChargeAutomation.
ChargeAutomation charges a flat $200 monthly fee, with no additional implementation or setup costs. Its transparent pricing makes it accessible for a wide range of properties.
OKKAMI INC’s pricing details are unavailable, and no trial information is provided. The lack of transparency makes it difficult to compare value; thus, ChargeAutomation’s fixed fee offers clearer value.
Not ideal if your hotel prefers a simple, lightweight check-in process without automation or upselling features.
Not ideal if your property requires a fully automated check-in system, extensive integrations, or detailed guest verification.
ChargeAutomation offers a proven, feature-rich platform with high user ratings, extensive integrations, and strong customer support. Its broad capabilities make it ideal for hotels aiming to automate and optimize the entire check-in process.
OKKAMI INC presents a straightforward mobile engagement platform that simplifies pre-arrival and check-out, but lacks recent reviews and detailed features. Without more recent performance data, it remains a less certain choice.
For properties prioritizing automation, security, and support, ChargeAutomation is the clear winner. If your needs are limited to basic mobile check-in/out and you’re comfortable with less proven support, OKKAMI INC might be worth exploring, but caution is advised.
Contactless Check-in 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, ChargeAutomation Online Check-in and OKKAMI Contactless Check-In share 19 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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| Vantiv (Credit Card Processing) |
What hoteliers love
The software's automated payment processing feature is praised for handling payments, security deposits, and chargebacks. Users appreciate how it mini... The software's automated payment processing feature is praised for handling payments, security deposits, and chargebacks. Users appreciate how it minimizes fraud and error, saving time and reducing labor costs. Payment automation facilitates smoother operations and enhances financial security for both hotels and guests.
ChargeAutomation simplifies the check-in process with its robust contactless solution. Reviews frequently highlight how the system allows guests to co... ChargeAutomation simplifies the check-in process with its robust contactless solution. Reviews frequently highlight how the system allows guests to complete check-in remotely, reducing front desk traffic and wait times. This feature is especially beneficial in minimizing manual work, improving operational efficiency, and creating a better guest experience.
While support is generally praised for being responsive and helpful, a few reviews noted the need for improvements in response time and additional sup... While support is generally praised for being responsive and helpful, a few reviews noted the need for improvements in response time and additional support personnel. Good support is crucial for resolving issues quickly, thereby affecting the overall experience.
Where hoteliers push back
A critical point raised by some users is the need for more customization options. Reviews mention limitations in the ability to customize the guest po... A critical point raised by some users is the need for more customization options. Reviews mention limitations in the ability to customize the guest portal, email formats, and other interfaces. This lack of flexibility can impact how well the software meets specific needs of different properties.
Although several reviews highlight how ChargeAutomation seamlessly integrates with Property Management Systems (PMS), there are also some criticisms a... Although several reviews highlight how ChargeAutomation seamlessly integrates with Property Management Systems (PMS), there are also some criticisms about its PMS connectivity. Users report issues like synchrony problems and the need for more flexible information transfer capabilities.
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Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. ChargeAutomation Online Check-in and OKKAMI Contactless Check-In share many core Contactless Check-in features, but each has unique capabilities. ChargeAutomation Online Check-in offers 18 verified integration partners, while OKKAMI Contactless Check-In offers 12. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. ChargeAutomation Online Check-in 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.
ChargeAutomation Online Check-in: No. OKKAMI Contactless Check-In: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Contactless Check-in 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. ChargeAutomation has an HT Score of 24 and OKKAMI INC has 0. 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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