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TLDR
We analyzed 45 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:
Dayuse shines .
MyStay shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Guest Segmentation & Targeting and Multi-Channel Delivery (Email, SMS, WhatsApp, Chat).
Side-by-side ratings based on 45 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 45 verified reviews, Dayuse users most value its , while MyStay users highlight customization and flexibility, communication with guests, efficient check-in process. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Upselling Software 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 17 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #11 13 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #11 6 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #12 2 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #11 14 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #13 12 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #10 13 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #7 6 reviews |
By Region
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| North America | — | #16 1 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #5 36 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #11 1 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #8 1 reviews |
When choosing an upselling platform, your primary concern is how well the software can increase revenue, improve guest experience, and integrate smoothly into your existing operations. Dayuse by Dayuse specializes in daytime hotel bookings, connecting hotels with local customers seeking short stays, while MyStay by MyStay focuses on guest communication, contactless check-in, and upselling services. Both aim to boost your hotel’s revenue, but their core functionalities and target uses diverge significantly. Which platform aligns better with your hotel’s strategic goals?
Dayuse is best suited if your hotel wants to tap into the daytime booking market, filling unused capacity and attracting a new segment of customers looking for short-term stays. It’s ideal for hotels in urban or airport locations that can benefit from incremental revenue streams, especially since it operates across 20 countries with over 4,000 hotels.
MyStay, on the other hand, offers a broader set of upselling and contactless guest management tools designed to enhance overall guest experiences and revenue, with specific strengths in personalized communication and digital marketing. Its focus on automation and guest engagement makes it suitable for hotels seeking to modernize operations and maximize pre- and post-stay revenue.
While Dayuse’s global presence and specialization in hourly bookings can generate new revenue streams, MyStay’s comprehensive upselling features and high guest satisfaction scores make it the stronger choice for hotels aiming for a full-service guest experience. Are you prioritizing short-stay bookings or a holistic upselling strategy?
If your hotel needs to increase occupancy during daytime hours and attract local customers, Dayuse is the clear pick, especially given its extensive network and proven success in generating incremental revenue. Its focus on booking short stays and daytime leisure makes it a good fit if you want to fill unused rooms and reach new markets.
However, if your goal is to improve guest communication, enable contactless check-in/out, and boost revenue through personalized upsell offers, MyStay is the better choice. Its high ratings—4.82/5 overall, and a 9.59/10 NPS—reflect strong user satisfaction and a focus on delivering a seamless guest journey.
For hotels seeking a direct revenue boost via daytime bookings, go with Dayuse. For those focusing on guest engagement, upselling, and contactless services, MyStay is the more comprehensive solution.
MyStay’s user interface scores an impressive 4.85/5, with reviews praising its straightforward setup, seamless PMS integration, and intuitive guest management features. Users highlight its easy onboarding and fast implementation, with many mentioning how quickly their staff adopted the platform.
Dayuse’s usability score is unavailable, but with no recent reviews or ratings, confidence in its ease of use is limited. The lack of recent feedback suggests no recent updates or improvements, which could impact staff adoption.
Edge: MyStay.
MyStay offers a richer feature set with nine exclusive features, including guest segmentation, room upgrade merchandising, multi-channel delivery (email, SMS, WhatsApp), digital acceptance & payment capture, and offer A/B testing. These features enable targeted marketing, personalized upselling, and detailed guest profiling, helping your hotel maximize revenue per guest.
Dayuse focuses solely on hotel booking and marketing for daytime reservations, with no listed upselling or guest engagement features. Its limited feature set makes it less suitable if your goal is to enhance guest interaction and increase ancillary revenue.
Edge: MyStay.
MyStay’s customer support scores 4.85/5, with reviews emphasizing prompt, helpful assistance and ongoing support. Users describe the support team as “great cooperation” and appreciate how quickly issues are resolved, contributing to a smooth implementation and ongoing use.
Dayuse’s support ratings are unavailable, and with no recent reviews, confidence in its support quality is uncertain. The absence of recent feedback makes it difficult to assess ongoing service levels.
Edge: MyStay.
MyStay integrates with 30 verified partners, including popular systems like Priority Software, Kwentra, RoomRaccoon, and multiple PMS solutions like HotelTime and WuBook. This extensive integration network enables smoother workflows and more personalized offers.
Dayuse has no verified integrations listed, limiting its ability to connect with other hotel management systems and reduce manual work. This could hinder seamless operation and data synchronization.
Edge: MyStay.
Since Dayuse lacks recent reviews, it’s impossible to gauge current user satisfaction. In contrast, MyStay’s reviews (41 total, all in the last 6 months) reflect a high satisfaction level, with a 4.82/5 overall rating and a 9.59/10 NPS. Hotels of all segments, including boutique, city center, and serviced apartments, rate MyStay highly for its effectiveness and support.
Given the recent and plentiful reviews, MyStay’s user ratings are more reliable and indicative of ongoing performance. It’s the preferred choice based on current hotel feedback.
Edge: MyStay.
Dayuse’s pricing is not publicly available, which suggests it might be part of a commission-based model or custom quote. Conversely, MyStay charges a flat starting fee of $400 per month, with no mention of implementation or hidden fees.
Without transparent pricing for Dayuse, your decision should consider whether its revenue-sharing model suits your hotel’s financial planning or if a straightforward subscription like MyStay aligns better with your budget.
Not ideal if you primarily need guest engagement, contactless check-in/out, or personalized upselling for overnight stays.
Not ideal if your hotel’s focus is solely on daytime bookings or if you do not want to invest in a subscription-based upselling platform.
Dayuse and MyStay serve different hotel needs, with Dayuse excelling in daytime reservations and incremental revenue from short stays. If your hotel wants to quickly fill rooms during the day and reach new customer segments, Dayuse is the right choice—but beware of limited recent data and lack of reviews.
MyStay provides an all-in-one upselling, communication, and contactless check-in platform with a strong user base, recent positive reviews, and more features. Its high satisfaction ratings and integrations make it ideal for hotels looking to maximize revenue per guest and streamline guest services.
For hotels prioritizing guest engagement, upselling, and operational modernization, MyStay is the more reliable and comprehensive solution. If daytime occupancy and short-stay bookings are your main focus, consider Dayuse, but ensure it aligns with your growth strategy and operational needs.
According to HTR's product database, Dayuse and MyStay share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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What hoteliers love
Some users ask for more customization options in automatic messaging and content presentation. They desire greater freedom in editing templates and in... Some users ask for more customization options in automatic messaging and content presentation. They desire greater freedom in editing templates and integrating with multiple hotels or specific PMS systems. Customization in currency based on language and more text editing options are also requested.
Users highlight the ability to effectively communicate with guests before, during, and after their stay. MyStay facilitates automated messaging and th... Users highlight the ability to effectively communicate with guests before, during, and after their stay. MyStay facilitates automated messaging and the sharing of relevant information about accommodation and activities, creating a personalized experience. This feature helps address guest needs promptly and improve overall satisfaction.
MyStay is widely praised for its efficient and fast check-in process. Guests can check-in online before arrival, which saves time and reduces lines at... MyStay is widely praised for its efficient and fast check-in process. Guests can check-in online before arrival, which saves time and reduces lines at the reception. The process includes electronic signatures and ID verification. This feature is especially valued during the pandemic for its contactless capability.
Where hoteliers push back
The integration of MyStay with PMS systems is a critical topic. While many appreciate the integration, some users face difficulties and request smooth... The integration of MyStay with PMS systems is a critical topic. While many appreciate the integration, some users face difficulties and request smoother connections. Better synchronization with PMS could further enhance the usability and convenience of the platform.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Dayuse and MyStay share many core Upselling Software features, but each has unique capabilities. Dayuse offers 0 verified integration partners, while MyStay offers 30. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. MyStay leads in ease of use at 4.9/5 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.
Dayuse: No. MyStay: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Upselling Software 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. Dayuse has an HT Score of 0 and MyStay has 19. 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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