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 128 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:
FastBooking shines .
eRevMax shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (4.7/5) , with exclusive features like PMS connectivity and Analytics dashboard.
Side-by-side ratings based on 128 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 128 verified reviews, FastBooking users most value its , while eRevMax users highlight support team, operational efficiency, rate parity. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Channel Managers vendors for different property sizes, types, and regions — based on verified reviews from hoteliers in each segment.
By Hotel Size
| Segment | FastBooking |
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| Small (10-24 rooms) ▾ | — | #17 21 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #8 59 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #5 35 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | — | #10 5 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #8 52 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #7 55 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #7 35 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #8 18 reviews |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | — | #9 17 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #9 40 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | — | #10 14 reviews |
| Middle East ▾ | — | #3 42 reviews |
Choosing the right channel management software is critical to your hotel's online distribution and revenue growth. Both CRS FastBooking.com and RateTiger Channel Manager aim to streamline your booking processes, but they approach this goal differently. FastBooking’s platform is less established, with limited reviews and no recent customer feedback, whereas RateTiger boasts over 115 recent reviews and a high overall rating, making it a more proven choice. Which solution will better meet your hotel’s needs?
FastBooking’s CRS offers a centralized reservation system designed to improve booking efficiency and guest experience through personalized flows and dynamic pricing. It lacks public reviews or recent customer feedback, leaving its real-world performance uncertain. RateTiger, by contrast, has a well-documented track record with an overall rating of 4.7/5 based on 115 recent reviews, emphasizing seamless integration, real-time updates, and extensive partner networks.
While FastBooking claims to enhance reservation management and revenue, the absence of recent reviews raises questions about ongoing support and usability. RateTiger’s strengths lie in its proven ability to synchronize rates across 400+ OTAs, GDS, and metasearch channels, and its high customer satisfaction scores suggest your team will find it reliable. Are you willing to risk an untested platform, or is proven performance more important?
If your hotel needs a straightforward CMS for reservations and dynamic pricing, FastBooking might appear attractive—especially since it claims to centralize bookings and improve guest experiences. However, without recent reviews or a large user base, it’s difficult to confirm if it can handle the complexities of modern online distribution.
On the other hand, if your hotel requires robust connectivity, extensive channel partnerships, and a proven track record in online distribution, RateTiger is the clear choice. Its high review count, recent positive feedback, and detailed analytics support better decision-making and operational efficiency. For a hotel looking to expand reach and optimize revenue, RateTiger’s proven platform is the safer bet.
FastBooking’s UI and onboarding experience aren’t publicly rated or reviewed, which suggests limited user feedback on usability. Conversely, RateTiger’s platform is praised for its user-friendly interface, with a 4.39/5 ease of use rating and multiple positive reviews emphasizing its simplicity, quick setup, and reliable performance.
Recent reviews highlight RateTiger’s intuitive controls and straightforward integration process, which reduces staff training time. Edge: RateTiger.
FastBooking focuses solely on reservation management and dynamic pricing, offering no specific features beyond those core capabilities. RateTiger, however, provides a suite of 10 features exclusive to the platform, including PMS connectivity, analytics dashboards, multi-currency support, and bulk updates.
If your hotel needs advanced distribution functionalities, analytics, and management tools, RateTiger’s broader feature set offers a significant advantage. FastBooking’s limited feature offering makes it less suitable for hotels seeking comprehensive online distribution control. Edge: RateTiger.
FastBooking's support metrics aren’t publicly available, and there are no recent reviews to gauge its customer service quality. RateTiger’s support is rated 4.61/5, with reviews highlighting efficient, responsive help and helpful onboarding.
Customers praise RateTiger support for quick resolution times and comprehensive assistance, which is critical when managing multiple channels. Without recent feedback on FastBooking, RateTiger’s support capabilities clearly stand out. Edge: RateTiger.
FastBooking has no verified partners listed, indicating limited or unverified integration options. RateTiger connects with over 70 verified partners, including major OTAs, GDS, and PMS systems, and supports integration with global and regional partners like Booking.com, Expedia, and GDS platforms.
For hotels that rely on a broad network of distribution channels and seamless system integrations, RateTiger offers a significant advantage. FastBooking’s lack of verified partnerships makes it less appealing for complex distribution needs. Edge: RateTiger.
With over 115 recent reviews, RateTiger has a high overall rating of 4.7/5 and a Net Promoter Score of 9.02/10, indicating strong customer loyalty. Reviews from hotels of various sizes and segments consistently praise its ease of use, reliability, and support.
FastBooking has no recent reviews or ratings, making it impossible to assess user satisfaction. Given the track record and recent feedback, RateTiger’s ratings clearly favor it for reliability and user approval. Edge: RateTiger.
FastBooking does not publicly list its pricing model, and there’s no available information on implementation or monthly fees. RateTiger also does not specify prices publicly but is known for its monthly pricing, with no setup or implementation fees typically mentioned.
Pricing may vary depending on hotel size and needs, but RateTiger’s transparent approach and widespread adoption suggest flexible, scalable pricing options. Without concrete data, RateTiger’s established market presence makes it a more predictable investment.
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RateTiger’s platform is a well-established, highly rated channel manager trusted by thousands globally. Its rich integration options, real-time updates, and extensive support make it ideal for hotels with complex distribution needs seeking proven reliability.
FastBooking’s CRS offers reservation management and dynamic pricing, but the lack of recent reviews and limited features make it a less certain choice. If your hotel values proven performance and broad channel access, RateTiger is the safer, smarter investment.
For properties prioritizing comprehensive online distribution, rapid support, and extensive partner networks, RateTiger provides a clear advantage. Conversely, if your focus is on simplified reservation flows and dynamic pricing without extensive channel management, FastBooking may suffice—but with caution given limited recent feedback.
Channel Managers 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, CRS FastBooking.com and RateTiger Channel Manager (by eRevMax) share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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We analyzed 2 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.
"With RateTiger, we have managed to take our occupancy to 90%. Their 2-way integration between our PMS and multiple global and regional OTAs has ensured that we sell on the proper c..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"We are working with RateTiger for the last 2 years. When I saw the features and functionalities of RateTiger Channel Manager, I was really impressed. RateTiger Channel Manager help..."
What hoteliers love
Although the product's support team receives overall positive feedback, some users suggest improvements for quicker issue resolution and consistent av... Although the product's support team receives overall positive feedback, some users suggest improvements for quicker issue resolution and consistent availability.
The integration between eRevMax's Booking Engine and Channel Manager has enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining booking processes.
Maintaining rate parity across all OTAs is noted as a significant benefit, ensuring that guests see consistent pricing regardless of booking platform,... Maintaining rate parity across all OTAs is noted as a significant benefit, ensuring that guests see consistent pricing regardless of booking platform, which boosts trust and potentially occupancy rates.
Where hoteliers push back
Reviews mention recurring technical issues like synchronization problems and availability update failures, though users acknowledge that support is pr... Reviews mention recurring technical issues like synchronization problems and availability update failures, though users acknowledge that support is prompt in handling such cases.
The comprehensive reporting and analytics tools are praised for providing valuable insights into booking trends, enabling hotels to make data-driven d... The comprehensive reporting and analytics tools are praised for providing valuable insights into booking trends, enabling hotels to make data-driven decisions to maximize revenue and optimize strategies.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. CRS FastBooking.com and RateTiger Channel Manager (by eRevMax) share many core Channel Managers features, but each has unique capabilities. CRS FastBooking.com offers 0 verified integration partners, while RateTiger Channel Manager (by eRevMax) offers 70. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. RateTiger Channel Manager (by eRevMax) leads in ease of use at 4.4/5 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.
CRS FastBooking.com: No. RateTiger Channel Manager (by eRevMax): No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Channel Managers 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. FastBooking has an HT Score of 0 and eRevMax has 67. 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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