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 30 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:
Concilio Labs (Guest Score) shines when it comes to guest preferences and personalization .
D-Edge shines in customer support and ROI , with exclusive features like Guest Segmentation & Targeting and Multi-Channel Delivery (Email, SMS, WhatsApp, Chat).
Side-by-side ratings based on 30 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | Contact sales | From $400/mo |
| Verified Reviews | 26 | 4 |
After analyzing 30 verified reviews, Concilio Labs (Guest Score) users most value its guest preferences and personalization, proactive guest management, detailed feedback collection, while D-Edge users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel CRM & Email Marketing vendors for different property sizes, types, and regions — based on verified reviews from hoteliers in each segment.
By Hotel Size
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| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #13 14 reviews | #28 1 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #7 11 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #17 1 reviews | — |
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| Boutique | #23 4 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #8 26 reviews | #38 0 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #16 8 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay | #23 1 reviews | #25 1 reviews |
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| Europe ▾ | #27 17 reviews | #20 2 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | #15 4 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #11 2 reviews | — |
When choosing a hotel CRM and email marketing platform, your primary goal is to find a solution that enhances guest relationships, streamlines operations, and offers tangible value. Concilio Labs by Concilio Labs and D-EDGE CRM (formerly LoungeUp) both aim to meet these needs but diverge significantly in features, user feedback, and market presence. Concilio’s recent reviews and higher guest score suggest it’s gaining traction, but D-EDGE remains a more established and feature-rich option. Which solution aligns best with your hotel’s needs?
Both platforms focus on guest engagement and data-driven personalization, with Concilio Labs emphasizing a cloud-based CRM with a broad view of guest profiles. D-EDGE CRM, on the other hand, offers a more extensive suite of features, including segmentation, targeted campaigns, offer testing, and multi-channel communication. Concilio’s guest-centric approach helps hotels understand individual preferences, while D-EDGE’s broader operational tools support complex marketing strategies.
Concilio Labs’s latest guest reviews highlight its ease of use, modern interface, and strong customer support, though it lacks recent updates or a large number of reviews. D-EDGE CRM boasts a proven track record with over 115 verified integrations and over 3,000 properties globally, along with high ratings for support and feature completeness. The key question: do you prioritize a newer, highly-rated guest-focused solution, or a more established, feature-rich platform?
If your hotel needs a simple, intuitive CRM that delivers personalized guest insights and is easy to onboard, go with Concilio Labs. It’s ideal for luxury hotels keen to enhance guest profiles with minimal fuss, especially given its recent positive reviews and high NPS score.
If you require a comprehensive platform with advanced segmentation, multi-channel marketing, offer testing, and extensive integrations, choose D-EDGE CRM. It suits larger hotels, resorts, or chains seeking a robust, multi-functional tool for both marketing and operations, backed by a strong track record and a broad partner network.
Concilio Labs scores slightly higher for ease of use at 4.56/5 based on recent reviews, with users praising its intuitive interface and straightforward onboarding. Reviewers mention that staff can adopt it quickly, and the platform feels modern and user-friendly, minimizing training time.
D-EDGE CRM also scores highly (4.5/5), with reviewers citing its clear, simple design and responsive team. However, some mention that aesthetic improvements and UX modernization could be beneficial, particularly for multi-property management. Edge: Concilio Labs.
D-EDGE CRM offers 13 unique features, including segmentation, targeted campaigns, offer experimentation, multi-channel delivery, dynamic pricing, and multi-property dashboards. These capabilities support sophisticated marketing strategies and operational automation, making it suitable for larger or chain hotels.
Concilio Labs, with no additional features listed beyond core guest profile management, focuses on delivering a streamlined, personalized CRM experience. Its strength lies in understanding guests and actionable insights rather than extensive marketing features.
Edge: D-EDGE CRM.
D-EDGE CRM is rated 5/5 for customer support, with reviews highlighting its responsiveness, dedicated project managers, and consistent product improvements. One reviewer mentions, “Our project manager, Lena, is awesome,” emphasizing personalized service.
Concilio Labs also scores well at 4.56/5, with reviewers appreciating the support and onboarding process, though it has fewer recent reviews for confirmation. Given the more extensive feedback and consistent high marks, D-EDGE’s support is the clearer winner. Edge: D-EDGE CRM.
D-EDGE CRM has 115 verified partners, including major systems like Infor and Shiji Group, and offers extensive integrations, including APIs for loyalty, booking engines, and revenue management tools. This breadth facilitates complex, multi-system hotel environments.
Concilio Labs has only 2 verified partners, focusing mainly on guest data collection and basic integrations, such as SSO. Its limited integration options make it less suitable for hotels with complex tech stacks.
Edge: D-EDGE CRM.
D-EDGE CRM holds a higher overall rating of 4.5/5 based on 4 recent reviews, with many properties praising its feature set and support. Hotels in the vacation and chain segments tend to rate it more favorably, especially those seeking multi-channel marketing.
Concilio Labs has a guest score of 14.52 (out of 5), but only 25 reviews, none recent within the last six months. Its ratings are promising but less established. Given the recent reviews and higher overall score, D-EDGE is the stronger performer here. Edge: D-EDGE CRM.
Concilio Labs does not publicly list its pricing, suggesting a custom quote or enterprise model without a freemium or trial offer. D-EDGE CRM’s base price is $400/month, with no mention of additional costs, making it clear and predictable for budgeting.
If transparency and predictable costs matter, D-EDGE’s straightforward pricing provides clarity. Concilio’s pricing model remains opaque, which might complicate budgeting.
The core difference lies in their scope: Concilio Labs offers a focused, easy-to-use guest profile platform with recent positive reviews, while D-EDGE CRM provides an extensive suite of marketing and operational features with a proven track record. If your hotel values simplicity, a modern UX, and high support, Concilio is appealing, though it still lacks recent reviews and a large user base.
Conversely, if your hotel needs a comprehensive, multi-channel marketing toolkit, strong integrations, and a well-established presence, D-EDGE’s 115 partners and high ratings make it the clear choice. With a higher number of recent reviews and a broader feature set, D-EDGE is better suited for larger or more complex hotel operations.
If your hotel is small or luxury-focused and seeking a straightforward guest insight system, go with Concilio Labs. But for hotels with multi-property operations, complex marketing needs, or a desire for extensive integrations, D-EDGE delivers the more complete solution.
Hotel CRM & Email Marketing 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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These are the features each vendor has configured, organized by feature group — the same data shown in the vendor dashboard. Expand a group to compare features side by side.
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Template Builder
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Guest Profiles
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What hoteliers love
Users frequently praise Concilio for its ability to gather and analyze detailed guest preferences before arrival, enabling personalized and exceptiona... Users frequently praise Concilio for its ability to gather and analyze detailed guest preferences before arrival, enabling personalized and exceptional guest services. This includes automated emails and the ability to link previous stay feedback to tailor future experiences.
Users appreciate the ability to gather and act on guest information before their arrival, allowing for better management of guest expectations and mor... Users appreciate the ability to gather and act on guest information before their arrival, allowing for better management of guest expectations and more proactive service, enhancing the overall guest experience.
Users find immense value in Concilio's structured feedback collection through pre-arrival, in-stay, and post-stay surveys. This helps in taking timely... Users find immense value in Concilio's structured feedback collection through pre-arrival, in-stay, and post-stay surveys. This helps in taking timely actions to improve guest satisfaction and service quality. However, a few suggest integrating in-stay and post-stay survey scores for a more holistic view.
Where hoteliers push back
Concilio aids in operational efficiency by reducing manual processes and allowing staff to focus on high-value tasks. However, the lack of direct inte... Concilio aids in operational efficiency by reducing manual processes and allowing staff to focus on high-value tasks. However, the lack of direct integration with other tools like messaging systems was noted as an area for improvement.
Many users call out the need for improved integration between Concilio and Property Management Systems (PMS). Complaints include manual data entry and... Many users call out the need for improved integration between Concilio and Property Management Systems (PMS). Complaints include manual data entry and the risk of information loss due to lack of seamless synchronization with the PMS.
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Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Concilio Labs and D-EDGE CRM (Prev. LoungeUp) share many core Hotel CRM & Email Marketing features, but each has unique capabilities. Concilio Labs offers 2 verified integration partners, while D-EDGE CRM (Prev. LoungeUp) offers 115. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Concilio Labs leads in ease of use at 4.6/5 vs 4.5/5. 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.
Concilio Labs: No. D-EDGE CRM (Prev. LoungeUp): No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel CRM & Email Marketing 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. Concilio Labs (Guest Score) has an HT Score of 15 and D-Edge 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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