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 1,246 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:
Cloudbeds shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for independent properties (4.6/5) , with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Payment processing.
Acigrup shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 1,246 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 1,246 verified reviews, Cloudbeds users most value its user-friendly interface, implementation and support, all-in-one ecosystem, while Acigrup users highlight . 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) ▾ | #1 592 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #4 212 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #5 42 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #13 4 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #2 473 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #4 228 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #6 116 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #2 93 reviews | — |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | #2 435 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #7 163 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #3 226 reviews | — |
| Middle East ▾ | #7 11 reviews | — |
Choosing between Cloudbeds PMS by Cloudbeds and Hospitality Software by Acigrup hinges on your hotel’s specific needs. Cloudbeds is a well-established system with over 1,000 recent reviews, consistently rated above 4.6/5, while Acigrup offers a less proven, less reviewed alternative with no available review data. Both aim to streamline operations, but Cloudbeds’ extensive features and proven track record make it the more trustworthy choice for most hoteliers.
Cloudbeds and Acigrup both address core hotel management challenges like reservations, guest communication, and operational efficiency. Cloudbeds, with its 1071 reviews and recent activity, demonstrates a mature, feature-rich platform supported by a global user base. Acigrup, however, has no reviews, no recent user feedback, and limited information on its capabilities, making it difficult to gauge its effectiveness or reliability.
Cloudbeds offers a unified, cloud-based PMS with over 64 exclusive features, including a channel manager, booking engine, revenue management, and contactless check-in. Acigrup’s offerings are less transparent, with no publicly available features list or demonstrated integrations, raising concerns about its depth and scalability. So, do you want a solution with proven results and extensive capabilities, or are you willing to risk less support and fewer features with Acigrup?
If your hotel needs a trusted, scalable platform with a proven track record, go with Cloudbeds. Its high user ratings—4.63/5 overall and 4.61/5 in ease of use—alongside a comprehensive suite of over 64 features, make it ideal for hotels seeking reliability, extensive integrations, and global support.
If, however, your property has very basic needs or is exploring new software options without a preference for proven results, Acigrup might seem appealing. Still, the lack of reviews, features, and market presence makes it a risky choice for hotels aiming for operational stability and growth. For most hoteliers, Cloudbeds’ demonstrated success outweighs the potential uncertainty of Acigrup.
Cloudbeds earns a 4.61/5 ease-of-use rating, with many reviews citing its intuitive, user-friendly interface and smooth onboarding. Its mobile app and cloud platform allow your staff to manage operations from anywhere, with a support team praised for quick, attentive assistance.
Acigrup’s usability details are unavailable, and with no reviews or user feedback, it’s impossible to assess how easily your team could adopt and operate the system. Given Cloudbeds’ extensive positive feedback and clear interface, it clearly has the edge here.
Cloudbeds’ platform includes over 64 exclusive features—such as a channel manager, revenue management, online check-in, automated night audit, guest CRM, and integrated payment processing—none of which are claimed by Acigrup. Cloudbeds also supports multi-lingual, multi-currency operations, and offers an extensive marketplace of integrations.
Acigrup’s features are not publicly listed, and it provides no evidence of comparable functionality. Without specific capabilities or user validation, Acigrup’s feature set appears limited. The clear advantage goes to Cloudbeds, especially for properties seeking a comprehensive, ready-to-use PMS.
Cloudbeds maintains a support rating of 4.41/5, with many reviews highlighting its prompt, reliable, and helpful customer service—especially during onboarding and troubleshooting. Clients consistently mention the support team’s responsiveness as a key factor in their satisfaction.
Acigrup offers no publicly available support ratings, testimonials, or case studies, making it impossible to assess service quality. For a hotelier prioritizing dependable support, Cloudbeds’ proven reputation is a significant advantage.
Cloudbeds boasts over 190 verified integration partners, including major booking channels, payment gateways, and third-party solutions. This extensive network enables seamless connectivity with tools like QuickBooks, PayPal, and a multitude of OTAs, enhancing operational efficiency.
Acigrup has no publicly documented integrations, and no confirmed partner list. This significantly limits its ability to connect with existing systems, making Cloudbeds the clear choice for hotels needing flexible, reliable integrations.
Cloudbeds’ user reviews, totaling over a thousand in the past six months, consistently praise its ease of use, reliability, and excellent support. Its 4.63/5 overall rating and 91% likelihood to recommend reflect strong satisfaction across diverse hotel segments, from boutique to hostel properties.
In contrast, Acigrup has no reviews or ratings available, so we cannot determine user satisfaction. Given the proven track record and recent positive feedback, Cloudbeds is undoubtedly the higher-rated solution.
Cloudbeds’ pricing starts at a flat fee of $600/month, with no free trial, implementation fees, or hidden costs. Its transparent pricing reflects its mature product and extensive support.
Acigrup’s pricing is not publicly disclosed, making it difficult to compare value directly. Without clear cost information, Cloudbeds’ transparent model and proven ROI provide a distinct advantage.
Not ideal if you prefer a minimal, simple system without many features or if your hotel has very basic operational needs.
Not ideal if your hotel requires a proven, feature-rich platform backed by extensive support and integrations.
Cloudbeds is the clear leader, offering a comprehensive, well-rated platform with over 64 features, a strong global presence, and extensive integrations. Its 1071 recent reviews and high satisfaction ratings confirm its reliability and suitability for diverse hotel types.
Acigrup remains unproven and unreviewed, making it a risky choice for hotels that value stability, support, and proven results. Unless your property is experimenting or has very niche requirements, Cloudbeds is the safer, smarter investment.
In summary:
According to HTR's product database, Cloudbeds PMS and Hospitality Software share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 52 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.
"I have not worked with a company that has such good customer service as Cloudbeds has. It's miles ahead."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"The biggest benefit of Cloudbeds' platform is its flexibility. I can access reporting online from anywhere. Everything is smoother with Cloudbeds."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Cloudbeds is like if Apple made a property management system. The ease of use is super simple and straightforward for guests and our staff. It’s very intuitive and just makes sense..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Cloudbeds is praised for its intuitive and well-organized interface, making it accessible for all staff and reducing the need for extensive training.... Cloudbeds is praised for its intuitive and well-organized interface, making it accessible for all staff and reducing the need for extensive training. This ease of use is particularly beneficial for daily operations such as managing reservations and performing check-in/check-out processes.
Cloudbeds' implementation process and subsequent support receive mixed reviews. While its customer service is typically rated highly for responsivenes... Cloudbeds' implementation process and subsequent support receive mixed reviews. While its customer service is typically rated highly for responsiveness and assistance, complete feature parity on mobile and integration capabilities require more comprehensive support for a smoother transition.
Cloudbeds offers a comprehensive solution by integrating PMS, channel management, and booking engine in one platform. This reduces the need for multip... Cloudbeds offers a comprehensive solution by integrating PMS, channel management, and booking engine in one platform. This reduces the need for multiple systems, minimizing manual work and synchronizing operations in real time.
Where hoteliers push back
Reservation workflows within Cloudbeds are simple and efficient, notably for check-in and check-out processes. This feature greatly reduces administra... Reservation workflows within Cloudbeds are simple and efficient, notably for check-in and check-out processes. This feature greatly reduces administrative load, errors, and improves overall operational productivity. The system's drag-and-drop functionality is highlighted as particularly useful.
While Cloudbeds offers robust reporting features, users note a need for more flexibility in customization, as tailored management insights would be va... While Cloudbeds offers robust reporting features, users note a need for more flexibility in customization, as tailored management insights would be valuable for strategic decisions. This is a recurring theme among those seeking deeper analytics and visualization.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Cloudbeds PMS and Hospitality Software share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Cloudbeds PMS offers 189 verified integration partners, while Hospitality Software offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Cloudbeds PMS leads in ease of use at 4.6/5 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.
Cloudbeds PMS: No. Hospitality Software: 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. Cloudbeds has an HT Score of 100 and Acigrup 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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