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 375 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:
EasyTip shines .
eTip shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Employee tip reporting and Credit & Debit Card Payments.
Side-by-side ratings based on 375 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | Contact sales | From $100/mo |
| Verified Reviews | 0 | 375 |
After analyzing 375 verified reviews, EasyTip users most value its , while eTip users highlight increased tips and employee morale, guest convenience, data analytics and guest feedback. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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Increased Tips and Employee Morale
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How each product ranks among Digital Tipping Solutions 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) ▾ | — | #2 6 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #2 180 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #1 93 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | — | #1 86 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #2 138 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #2 105 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #2 291 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #2 43 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | — | #2 365 reviews |
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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What hoteliers love
Many reviews highlight how eTip has led to an increase in tips received by staff, contributing to a boost in employee morale. Guests are more likely t... Many reviews highlight how eTip has led to an increase in tips received by staff, contributing to a boost in employee morale. Guests are more likely to tip when the process is simplified and transparent, which helps in consistent tip distribution.
Reviews state that guests appreciate the convenience of being able to tip digitally when they do not have cash on hand. This aligns with a broader tre... Reviews state that guests appreciate the convenience of being able to tip digitally when they do not have cash on hand. This aligns with a broader trend towards cashless transactions, particularly emphasized in a digital era.
Users benefit from the analytics and feedback options provided by eTip, which allow hotels to gain insights into guest satisfaction and staff performa... Users benefit from the analytics and feedback options provided by eTip, which allow hotels to gain insights into guest satisfaction and staff performance. This feature is praised for facilitating better recognition and operational decisions.
Where hoteliers push back
There are some mentions of difficulties in managing group tip jars, indicating that this could be an area for potential improvement. Users expressed a... There are some mentions of difficulties in managing group tip jars, indicating that this could be an area for potential improvement. Users expressed a need for a simplified process or clearer instructions.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. EasyTip and eTip.io share many core Digital Tipping Solutions features, but each has unique capabilities. EasyTip offers 0 verified integration partners, while eTip.io offers 5. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. eTip.io leads in ease of use at 4.8/5 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.
EasyTip: No. eTip.io: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Digital Tipping Solutions 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. EasyTip has an HT Score of 0 and eTip has 94. 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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