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 31 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:
Ankerdata Hospitality shines .
Shiji Group shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Sales Reporting and Employee Reporting and Management.
Side-by-side ratings based on 31 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 31 verified reviews, Ankerdata Hospitality users most value its , while Shiji Group users highlight user-friendliness, operational efficiency, integration of systems. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel POS 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) | — | #7 1 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #4 14 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #4 14 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #6 2 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #4 10 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #5 22 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #5 19 reviews |
| Extended Stay | — | #6 1 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | — | #5 8 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #5 6 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | — | #4 6 reviews |
| Middle East ▾ | — | #3 7 reviews |
Choosing the right POS system for your hotel can directly influence daily operations, guest experiences, and revenue. Both com.protel by Ankerdata Hospitality and Shiji Infrasys POS aim to modernize your hotel’s point-of-sale processes, but they diverge significantly in features, support, and global reach. With no reviews or ratings for com.protel and a clear lead for Shiji Infrasys POS in recent feedback, your decision should lean toward the platform with proven performance and broader adoption.
Are you prioritizing ease of use, comprehensive features, or global integration? The following comparison will help clarify which system aligns best with your hotel’s needs.
At a glance, com.protel offers a property management system designed to streamline core hotel operations, but it lacks any publicly available reviews or detailed feature sets. Meanwhile, Shiji Infrasys POS is a cloud-based, enterprise-grade POS system with 29 recent reviews, a 91% likelihood to recommend, and a 79 in HT Score—evidence of its active, satisfied user base.
While com.protel’s integration capabilities and global presence are unclear due to no data, Shiji’s platform boasts 23 features, including inventory management, customer insights, and mobile ordering, tailored specifically for F&B operations.
The real question remains: do you need a POS system that’s part of a broader hotel management ecosystem, or are you looking for a dedicated, feature-rich F&B solution?
If your hotel needs a comprehensive F&B management system that integrates with your existing operations, go with Shiji Infrasys POS. It’s suited for hotels seeking advanced features like digital menus, mobile ordering, and detailed reporting, especially if you value a proven, scalable platform used by global brands.
However, if you’re looking for a full property management system that handles reservations, housekeeping, and billing without a strong emphasis on F&B, com.protel could be suitable—though the absence of recent reviews severely limits confidence.
For most hotels, especially those prioritizing F&B operations and global support, Shiji’s platform is the clearer choice due to its extensive features, recent reviews, and wide industry adoption.
Shiji Infrasys POS excels with a user-friendly interface rated 4.66 out of 5 based on 29 recent reviews. Users praise its quick setup, ease of training staff, and intuitive navigation, with one reviewer noting, “Seamless daily operations and reduced errors.”
In contrast, com.protel provides no publicly available user reviews or ratings, making it impossible to assess its usability. Without direct feedback or a demo, your team’s adoption experience with com.protel remains uncertain.
Edge: Shiji Infrasys POS.
Shiji Infrasys POS offers 23 features, including cloud-based operation, inventory and staff management, customer insights, mobile ordering, and digital menus—features that significantly streamline F&B operations. It also provides integration with other systems and detailed reporting options.
com.protel has no published features or functionality details, leaving its capabilities unknown. Given the robust feature set of Shiji and the lack of data for com.protel, Shiji clearly offers a more comprehensive solution.
Edge: Shiji Infrasys POS.
Shiji Infrasys POS enjoys a high support rating of 4.52 out of 5, with reviews highlighting fast, helpful support and prompt issue resolution. One reviewer said, “The support team is excellent, always quick to help and provide clear guidance.”
No reviews or ratings are available for com.protel, making it impossible to evaluate support quality. Without evidence of support excellence, confidence in com.protel’s assistance remains low.
Edge: Shiji Infrasys POS.
Shiji Infrasys POS integrates with 64 verified partners, including major booking engines, revenue management, and property systems like Oaky, Revinate, IDeaS, Duetto, and Amadeus. This extensive network supports seamless data flow and operational efficiency.
com.protel’s integrations are not publicly documented, making it difficult to determine its compatibility with other systems. Given the wide array of integrations available for Shiji, it’s the clear choice for hotels seeking connectivity.
Edge: Shiji Infrasys POS.
Shiji Infrasys POS has a recent HT Score of 79.08, with 29 reviews and a 91% likelihood to recommend. Hoteliers in segments like luxury and branded hotels rate it highly, appreciating its ease of use, support, and feature set.
com.protel has no reviews or recent data, so no current hotel ratings exist. The absence of recent feedback diminishes confidence in com.protel’s performance or suitability.
Edge: Shiji Infrasys POS.
Pricing details for com.protel are unavailable, suggesting it may require custom quotes or be less transparent. In contrast, Shiji Infrasys POS costs $600 upfront, with no ongoing monthly fees or implementation costs listed.
Given the transparency and straightforward pricing of Shiji, it offers better clarity for your budgeting process.
Not ideal if your focus is primarily on F&B operations or if you need a POS with extensive industry-specific features.
Not ideal if your hotel requires a broader property management system without dedicated F&B features or if you prefer a local, on-premise solution.
The core difference lies in scope: Shiji Infrasys POS is a feature-rich, scalable F&B POS with widespread support, while com.protel appears to be a full property management system lacking available recent data.
If operational efficiency and guest experience are your top priorities in F&B, Shiji’s platform is the clear choice, especially given its recent high ratings and extensive integration options.
Choose com.protel only if you need an all-in-one PMS with reservations, billing, and housekeeping and are prepared to evaluate it without recent user feedback or detailed feature disclosures.
For most hotels aiming for a proven, comprehensive POS solution with global reach and strong support, Shiji Infrasys POS is the recommended option.
Hotel POS 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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According to HTR's product database, com.protel and Shiji Infrasys POS share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 11 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 4 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.
"All the big players don't offer the level of API connectivity we need, but Shiji does. From the early stages of our design process, we were confident that Shiji could provide us wi..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"We reduced check-in time by over 80%, from up to eight minutes to just about one minute with the new system."
What hoteliers love
Customers find Shiji's POS and PMS systems user-friendly, reducing training time and easing new users. The intuitive interface makes it popular among... Customers find Shiji's POS and PMS systems user-friendly, reducing training time and easing new users. The intuitive interface makes it popular among staff for managing various tasks smoothly.
Shiji is applauded for its features like menu and table management, which streamline order-taking and reduce errors, ultimately enhancing daily operat... Shiji is applauded for its features like menu and table management, which streamline order-taking and reduce errors, ultimately enhancing daily operations. The system is noted for improving team efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Reviewers praise Shiji for its smooth integration of POS and PMS systems, which simplifies operations by linking various functions such as accounting,... Reviewers praise Shiji for its smooth integration of POS and PMS systems, which simplifies operations by linking various functions such as accounting, reservations, and inventory. This integration aids in accurate data tracking and boosts operational efficiency.
Where hoteliers push back
While many appreciate the system, some report lag and slow performance during peak usage, suggesting a need for optimization. This affects tasks like... While many appreciate the system, some report lag and slow performance during peak usage, suggesting a need for optimization. This affects tasks like checkout processes and impacts overall satisfaction.
Shiji is recognized for its robust reporting capabilities, allowing hotels to pull detailed reports that aid in decision-making. However, some desire... Shiji is recognized for its robust reporting capabilities, allowing hotels to pull detailed reports that aid in decision-making. However, some desire more customization options for deeper analysis.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. com.protel and Shiji Infrasys POS share many core Hotel POS Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. com.protel offers 0 verified integration partners, while Shiji Infrasys POS offers 65. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Shiji Infrasys POS 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.
com.protel: No. Shiji Infrasys POS: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel POS 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. Ankerdata Hospitality has an HT Score of 0 and Shiji Group 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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