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 18 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:
DOWHAT shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Hotel Website Check-in Portal.
Zaplox shines , with exclusive features like Mobile App and Mobile Checkin.
Side-by-side ratings based on 18 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $400/mo | Contact sales |
| Verified Reviews | 15 | 3 |
How each product ranks among Contactless Check-in 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) | #17 1 reviews | #23 0 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) | #25 0 reviews | #13 3 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) | #14 1 reviews | #21 0 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #3 13 reviews | #15 0 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #8 10 reviews | #14 2 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #3 14 reviews | #17 0 reviews |
| Branded / Chain | #11 4 reviews | #12 3 reviews |
| Extended Stay | #8 4 reviews | — |
By Region
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| North America | #18 0 reviews | #11 0 reviews |
| Europe | — | #14 2 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #10 15 reviews | #11 1 reviews |
According to HTR's product database, E-Reg. Card by DOWHAT and Zaplox Self-service Kiosk share 7 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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| Custom Questions | ||
| Document & Passport Scanning | ||
| Easy Room Selection | ||
| Hotel Website Check-in Portal | ||
| Keyless Entry | ||
| Marketing Communications Opt-in | ||
| Mobile App | ||
| Mobile Checkin | ||
| Notifications | ||
| Pre-regisration info collection | ||
| Remote Checkin | ||
| Whitelabel Capability |
Showing top differences. 18 more features differ between these products.
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Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. E-Reg. Card by DOWHAT and Zaplox Self-service Kiosk share many core Contactless Check-in features, but each has unique capabilities. E-Reg. Card by DOWHAT offers 2 verified integration partners, while Zaplox Self-service Kiosk offers 17. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. E-Reg. Card by DOWHAT leads in ease of use at 4.8/5 vs 4.2/5. 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.
E-Reg. Card by DOWHAT: No. Zaplox Self-service Kiosk: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Contactless Check-in 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. DOWHAT has an HT Score of 0 and Zaplox has 0. Here is how the score is calculated.
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| Customer Ratings & Reviews |
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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. |
| Reach, Staying Power & Resources |
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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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