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TLDR
We analyzed 234 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:
E&S Kassensysteme shines .
Oracle Hospitality shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (3.9/5) , with exclusive features like Sales Reporting and Employee Reporting and Management.
Side-by-side ratings based on 234 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 234 verified reviews, E&S Kassensysteme users most value its , while Oracle Hospitality users highlight system reliability and support, regulatory compliance, innovation and cloud technologies. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel POS Systems vendors for different property sizes, types, and regions — based on verified reviews from hoteliers in each segment.
By Hotel Size
| Segment | E&S Kassensysteme |
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| Small (10-24 rooms) ▾ | — | #3 7 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #2 103 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #1 93 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | — | #1 25 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #2 88 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #1 154 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #1 106 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #3 6 reviews |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | — | #1 35 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #3 42 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | — | #1 120 reviews |
| Middle East ▾ | — | #1 11 reviews |
Your hotel’s point-of-sale (POS) system is central to delivering smooth guest experiences and managing operations efficiently. When comparing E&S Kassensysteme Picasso and Oracle Simphony POS for Hotels, both aim to streamline sales, inventory, and customer data, but they diverge significantly in approach and scope. E&S Kassensysteme offers a localized, straightforward POS geared toward operational efficiency, while Oracle Simphony provides a feature-rich, cloud-based platform with extensive integrations. Which aligns better with your hotel’s needs?
The key distinction lies in their market presence and reviews. Oracle Simphony boasts over 200 reviews with a high 4.39/5 rating, and recent feedback confirms a 92% likelihood to recommend, making it the clearer choice for most hotels. Meanwhile, E&S Kassensysteme has no recent reviews or notable ratings, limiting confidence in its performance.
E&S Kassensysteme aims to serve smaller, less complex hospitality operations with a simple, local POS solution. It lacks reviews, features, and a global footprint, making it less appealing for hotels seeking modern, scalable technology. In contrast, Oracle Simphony has a proven track record, with an extensive feature set, a broad international presence, and recent reviews backing its reliability.
Oracle Simphony’s high user ratings and recent positive reviews demonstrate its effectiveness for hotels of all sizes, especially those prioritizing integration and advanced functionalities. Are you looking for a tried-and-true solution with a global support network, or a basic POS system that’s difficult to evaluate?
If your hotel needs a flexible, feature-packed platform that integrates with other hotel systems and supports multiple revenue streams, Oracle Simphony is the clear choice. It’s especially suitable for properties that value real-time analytics, cloud accessibility, and a large ecosystem of integrations.
If your team requires only minimal POS functionality and operates in a small market without complex operational needs, E&S Kassensysteme might suffice. However, given the lack of recent reviews and minimal feature data, Oracle Simphony is the safer, more future-proof investment for most hotels.
Oracle Simphony scores highly for ease of use, with a 4.56/5 rating based on recent reviews that highlight its intuitive interface and simplified onboarding process. Users praise its stability and customer support, with comments like “the program is easy to use, especially the materials control module,” and “reliable hardware.”
E&S Kassensysteme, with a 0/5 rating and no recent reviews, offers no recent data on usability. Historically, unfamiliar or unsupported systems can pose training challenges, especially without customer feedback to validate ease of adoption. Edge: Oracle Simphony.
Oracle Simphony provides 40 features, including cloud-based operations, inventory and customer management, digital menus, upselling, and extensive reporting tools. Its capabilities cover everything from mobile ordering to integrated kitchen displays, making it suitable for large and complex hotel food and beverage operations.
E&S Kassensysteme offers no listed features or unique functionalities, limiting its ability to support advanced or integrated hotel operations. Without comparable features, Oracle Simphony’s extensive suite makes it the clear leader here. Edge: Oracle Simphony.
Oracle Simphony benefits from a dedicated support team rated at 4.1/5, with reviews praising the reliability and ongoing assistance, especially in supporting cloud technology. Customers note “excellent support” and “responsive account managers,” which are critical for hotel operations.
E&S Kassensysteme has no recent reviews or support ratings, creating uncertainty about its service quality. Given the importance of support in operational technology, Oracle Simphony’s established reputation makes it the stronger choice here. Edge: Oracle Simphony.
Oracle Simphony boasts 391 verified integrations, including major partners like Criton, Curacity, and Uber Eats. These integrations enable seamless connections to PMS, delivery platforms, and other hotel systems, fostering operational harmony.
E&S Kassensysteme has no verified integrations listed, limiting its adaptability in a modern hotel environment. For hotels seeking extensive connectivity, Oracle Simphony’s ecosystem is unmatched. Edge: Oracle Simphony.
Oracle Simphony’s recent reviews show a 4.39/5 overall rating and a 92% likelihood to recommend, especially among larger hotel chains and resorts. Hotels that use it praise its stability, feature set, and support, with comments like “the system is very stable, we have been using for more than 20 years.”
E&S Kassensysteme has no recent reviews or ratings, making it impossible to assess user satisfaction. Given the volume and recency of feedback, Oracle Simphony clearly holds higher hotelier approval. Edge: Oracle Simphony.
E&S Kassensysteme does not list any pricing information, suggesting it may be custom or unavailable online. Oracle Simphony charges a base price of $800, with no recurring monthly fees listed, indicating a straightforward licensing structure.
Considering the extensive features and support, Oracle’s $800 base fee appears reasonable, especially given the lack of clear pricing for E&S Kassensysteme. For budget-conscious hotels seeking transparency, Oracle offers better clarity.
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Oracle Simphony stands out as the more capable, well-supported POS system backed by a wealth of recent reviews and a robust feature set. Its extensive integrations and global presence make it ideal for larger, complex hotel operations seeking efficiency and scalability.
E&S Kassensysteme may appeal to very small properties with basic needs and limited budgets, but the lack of recent reviews and features diminishes its viability for most hotels. It’s a system that’s difficult to evaluate without current feedback or demonstrated capabilities.
If your hotel values reliability, advanced functionality, and a proven track record, Oracle Simphony is the clear choice. For minimal, local needs, E&S Kassensysteme might suffice—but only if you can verify its performance firsthand.
Hotel POS Systems 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, E&S Kassensysteme Picasso and Oracle Simphony Point of Sale for Hotel Restaurants share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 28 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 7 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.
"In the investment arena, it’s essential to be able to quickly adapt to any change in the business environment. The cost structure of cloud requires no capital investment, and its a..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"If you’ve used OPERA Cloud and have familiarity with Oracle processes, learning how to use Distribution is almost effortless. And when there was something we didn’t know how to do,..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Oracle Hospitality’s focus on fast, simple integrations – especially with advances such as the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform, which is built into OPERA Cloud – gives us t..."
What hoteliers love
Users highlight Oracle's round-the-clock support and product robustness, essential for maintaining operational consistency in hotels. This support is... Users highlight Oracle's round-the-clock support and product robustness, essential for maintaining operational consistency in hotels. This support is pivotal for uninterrupted service, earning Oracle a dependable reputation.
Oracle leads in adhering to regulatory requirements, such as GST compliance, enabling businesses to stay legally compliant. Users value these updates... Oracle leads in adhering to regulatory requirements, such as GST compliance, enabling businesses to stay legally compliant. Users value these updates for sustaining seamless operations amidst changing regulations.
The system is noted for adopting cutting-edge cloud technologies, supporting modern business requirements and offering scalability, keeping Oracle at... The system is noted for adopting cutting-edge cloud technologies, supporting modern business requirements and offering scalability, keeping Oracle at the forefront of tech innovation in hospitality.
Where hoteliers push back
Some reviews point out performance issues, such as system speed and frequent log-offs, which disrupt operations. Users urge improvements in speed and... Some reviews point out performance issues, such as system speed and frequent log-offs, which disrupt operations. Users urge improvements in speed and stability to maximize efficiency during peak times.
Oracle POS allows seamless connectivity with PMS, facilitating effortless management of guest charges and reservations. While a few users appreciate t... Oracle POS allows seamless connectivity with PMS, facilitating effortless management of guest charges and reservations. While a few users appreciate this integration, others suggest enhancements for smoother interoperability.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. E&S Kassensysteme Picasso and Oracle Simphony Point of Sale for Hotel Restaurants share many core Hotel POS Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. E&S Kassensysteme Picasso offers 0 verified integration partners, while Oracle Simphony Point of Sale for Hotel Restaurants offers 391. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Oracle Simphony Point of Sale for Hotel Restaurants leads in ease of use at 4.6/5 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.
E&S Kassensysteme Picasso: No. Oracle Simphony Point of Sale for Hotel Restaurants: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel POS Systems 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. E&S Kassensysteme has an HT Score of 0 and Oracle Hospitality has 92. 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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