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 563 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:
Duve shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Mobile Friendly and SMS text messaging.
PassportScan shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 563 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 563 verified reviews, Duve users most value its digital check-in process, guest communication, pre-arrival features, while PassportScan users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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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) ▾ | #1 127 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #2 204 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #2 126 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #2 47 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #2 216 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #2 237 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #2 177 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #2 87 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #3 51 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #1 219 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #3 19 reviews | — |
| Middle East ▾ | #1 230 reviews | — |
Your hotel is weighing Duve and PassportScan Cloud for contactless check-in, a core feature in modern hospitality. Both aim to streamline arrivals, reduce staff workload, and enhance guest satisfaction, but their approaches and capabilities vary markedly. Duve offers a broad suite of guest engagement tools and automation, while PassportScan focuses solely on digital document collection and quick check-in. Which solution truly fits your operational needs?
Both products facilitate guest check-in, but Duve provides a comprehensive digital guest experience platform, integrating pre-arrival communications, upselling, and guest profiling alongside check-in. PassportScan, however, concentrates on simplifying the check-in process through digital forms and document uploads, with no additional features beyond that scope. Does your hotel need a full guest engagement suite or just a streamlined check-in?
Duve boasts a 91.93 HTR score with 468 reviews, indicating broad adoption and recent positive feedback, especially in larger-scale operations. PassportScan lacks a publicly available score or reviews, making Duve the clearer choice for data-backed confidence. Are you prepared to choose a platform with proven market presence and frequent updates?
If your hotel needs an all-in-one guest experience platform capable of automating communication, upselling, and profile management, Duve is the better fit. It suits hotels aiming to integrate contactless check-in with operational automation and personalized guest journeys.
If your primary goal is to enable quick digital check-in with minimal setup and no extra features, PassportScan may suffice—though its lack of reviews and integrations makes it less reliable for long-term growth. Would your hotel benefit from a platform that handles more than just digital forms?
Duve’s ease of use scores 4.74/5, with many users praising its intuitive interface, mobile-friendly design, and straightforward onboarding process. Its user reviews mention that hotel staff find it easy to adopt, and the platform offers a web app, guest messaging, and automation tools that simplify daily operations.
PassportScan's simplicity is implied by its narrow focus on document uploads and fast check-in, but without user reviews or ratings publicly available, assessing its usability is challenging. Edge: Duve.
Duve offers 48 unique features—including PMS integration, mobile check-in, messaging, upselling, document scanning, e-signatures, analytics, multi-channel communication, and guest profiling—making it a versatile, all-encompassing platform. PassportScan, in contrast, only provides core digital check-in and document upload functionalities, with no additional features outlined.
The broad feature set of Duve allows hotels to automate and personalize guest interactions across the entire guest journey. Edge: Duve.
Duve’s support ratings are 4.65/5, with many users highlighting its responsive and professional customer service. Review quotes emphasize that Duve’s support team helps resolve issues quickly, contributing to smoother hotel operations despite some initial setup challenges.
PassportScan lacks publicly available review data, making it difficult to assess support quality. Given Duve’s established presence and frequent positive feedback, it’s the safer bet for ongoing assistance. Edge: Duve.
Duve integrates with 65 verified partners, including major PMS systems like WebRezPro, RoomRaccoon, and HotelTime, as well as third-party solutions for payments, door locks, and more. PassportScan reports no verified integrations, limiting its ability to fit into complex hotel tech stacks.
The extensive integration options of Duve facilitate smoother operations and better automation. Edge: Duve.
Duve’s overall rating of 4.83/5 and NPS score of 9.47/10 reflect widespread hotel satisfaction, especially among large or chain properties seeking more comprehensive solutions. Recent reviews highlight its ease of use, automation, and revenue-boosting features.
PassportScan’s lack of reviews means we can’t gauge user satisfaction or segment-specific preferences. Given Duve’s strong review presence and recent feedback, it’s the clear leader. Edge: Duve.
Duve charges a base fee of $900/month, with no freemium or tiered pricing mentioned. PassportScan’s pricing isn’t publicly disclosed, but it emphasizes no activation or additional costs for the core check-in feature.
Considering the extensive features and integrations, Duve’s price reflects its broader value. If budget is your primary concern and you need only digital forms, PassportScan might seem cheaper—yet it offers no reported support or add-ons.
Not ideal if your hotel:
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Duve’s core strength lies in its comprehensive approach. It combines automated check-in, guest engagement, upselling, and integrations into a single platform that elevates the entire guest journey.
Choose Duve if you need a versatile, scalable solution that can grow with your hotel’s digital strategy. Its extensive features, recent reviews, and high satisfaction ratings make it the more proven choice for hotels seeking operational efficiency and enhanced guest experiences.
Opt for PassportScan only if your primary goal is to digitize and speed up the check-in process with minimal complexity and cost. Its narrow focus makes it suitable for very small properties or those just starting with digital check-in, but it falls short for larger or more sophisticated operations.
In summary, if your hotel values a full-featured platform with ongoing support and proven performance, Duve stands out. For basic digital form completion, PassportScan might suffice—but with limited support and integration options, it’s less future-proof.
Contactless Check-in 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, Duve - Online Check-in and PassportScan Cloud share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 36 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 8 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"Duve was a game changer for our customer service. I knew the platform would help us connect with guests but I was amazed at how cleverly simple it all is, even guests who are not v..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"While scaling up and growing in terms of more hotel rooms and more hotels in different countries we found it difficult to communicate with our guests in a very personal way. Duve f..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Many users praise Duve for its seamless digital check-in process that allows guests to check in remotely and expedite front desk operations. The autom... Many users praise Duve for its seamless digital check-in process that allows guests to check in remotely and expedite front desk operations. The automated nature of this feature greatly increases efficiency and enhances guest satisfaction by offering a smoother arrival experience.
Users appreciate Duve's guest messaging software, which enables effective and convenient communication between guests and staff, improving response ti... Users appreciate Duve's guest messaging software, which enables effective and convenient communication between guests and staff, improving response times and satisfaction. Multilingual capabilities further enhance interaction, creating a personalized and culturally inclusive experience.
Pre-arrival messaging and notifications are key features that enhance planning and preparation for both guests and staff. These communications offer e... Pre-arrival messaging and notifications are key features that enhance planning and preparation for both guests and staff. These communications offer essential check-in instructions and hotel information, setting the stage for a smooth stay.
Where hoteliers push back
While praised for its overall integration capabilities, there are requests for additional integrations, such as direct API support for smart lock syst... While praised for its overall integration capabilities, there are requests for additional integrations, such as direct API support for smart lock systems, to further streamline and automate operations.
Users expressed a desire for more elaborate analytics and deeper insights into guest engagement and upsell conversion rates, highlighting a need for e... Users expressed a desire for more elaborate analytics and deeper insights into guest engagement and upsell conversion rates, highlighting a need for enhanced data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Duve - Online Check-in and PassportScan Cloud share many core Contactless Check-in features, but each has unique capabilities. Duve - Online Check-in offers 65 verified integration partners, while PassportScan Cloud offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Duve - Online Check-in leads in ease of use at 4.7/5 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.
Duve - Online Check-in: No. PassportScan Cloud: 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. Duve has an HT Score of 92 and PassportScan 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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