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TLDR
We analyzed 246 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:
eviivo shines in customer support and onboarding quality — especially for branded chain properties (5.0/5), with exclusive features like Native Email Marketing and Revenue Management Module.
Newhotel stands out with exclusive features like Point of Sale.
Side-by-side ratings based on 246 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $700/mo | Contact sales |
| Verified Reviews | 245 | 1 |
After analyzing 246 verified reviews, eviivo users most value its customer support and onboarding quality, ease of use and intuitive daily management, channel management and ota synchronization, while Newhotel users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel Management 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) ▾ | #11 65 reviews | #48 1 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #17 18 reviews | #48 0 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #14 6 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #20 0 reviews | — |
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| Boutique ▾ | #11 53 reviews | #50 0 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #7 39 reviews | #42 1 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #11 21 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #8 18 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #10 34 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #3 187 reviews | #33 1 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | #25 2 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #21 0 reviews | — |
eviivo Suite™ HMS and Newhotel serve independent hotels and hospitality businesses but diverge sharply in capability, market presence, and user satisfaction. eviivo targets small to medium independent properties, especially bed & breakfasts, inns, and boutique hotels, excelling in usability, automation, and direct booking tools. Newhotel positions itself as an all-in-one scalable system for larger and multi-property setups but lacks sufficient review validation and customer feedback to confirm its effectiveness.
Both systems solve the core problem of centralizing reservations, channel management, and guest communications. However, eviivo’s comprehensive automation, dynamic pricing, and integrated marketing features make it more suitable for properties emphasizing operational efficiency and revenue growth. Newhotel’s unique point-of-sale integration and broader operational modules suggest appeal to properties requiring extensive back-office and multi-department control, but limited review evidence weakens confidence.
If your property is a small to medium independent hotel, B&B, or vacation rental, particularly within Europe or North America, choose eviivo. Its 245 reviews averaging 4.8/5 overall, with 30 recent reviews at 4.4/5, reflect current satisfaction with front-desk usability, channel management, and revenue tools. eviivo’s 43 unique hotel-specific features—including automated night audit, dynamic rate shopping, and guest CRM—support efficient daily operations and direct booking growth, as confirmed by multiple case studies from 5–36-room properties.
If you operate a larger hotel or resort requiring integrated point-of-sale, spa, multi-ownership, or event management modules, Newhotel is technically positioned for these needs. However, with only one 3/5 review and no recent feedback, your purchase carries risk due to lack of performance validation. Newhotel’s unique POS feature supports food & beverage outlets, a capability eviivo lacks, but limited integrations and missing pricing transparency complicate evaluation. For hotels outside Europe, Newhotel’s single-country presence further limits its suitability.
eviivo and Newhotel have similar ease-of-use and onboarding ratings—4.5/5 and 4.4/5 for eviivo versus 4/5 and 4/5 for Newhotel—but only eviivo’s data is backed by 245 reviews versus one for Newhotel. eviivo reviewers consistently praise its intuitive interface, rapid front desk training, and streamlined workflows that reduce manual entry. For example, hotel staff report setting up promotions in five minutes and managing guest communications naturally even during remote work.
Newhotel users find the software "rigid" and "sometimes unintuitive," though it reportedly requires minimal training. The lack of multiple user reviews weakens confidence in this claim. eviivo’s mobile app and housekeeping modules further ease staff adoption by enabling remote management, a feature Newhotel does not specifically advertise. The volume and depth of eviivo feedback support higher operational confidence in user experience.
Edge: Even.
eviivo has 43 unique hotel-relevant features compared to Newhotel’s single unique feature—Point of Sale. eviivo’s exclusive capabilities include a native email marketing platform, rate shopping and revenue management modules, automated night audit, direct billing, and transactional email automation, which streamline front office and back-office workflows. Its drag-and-drop tapechart and centralized messaging reduce reservation errors and improve communication across teams.
Newhotel’s sole unique feature is its integrated Point of Sale system, beneficial for hotels with in-house F&B or retail outlets requiring unified billing and inventory tracking. However, Newhotel lacks advanced revenue management or guest CRM modules, which eviivo provides to optimize pricing and guest engagement.
Operationally, eviivo’s features reduce manual tasks, support dynamic pricing, and enable automated guest messaging, improving efficiency and revenue. Newhotel’s POS integration appeals to hotels with complex F&B operations but offers limited enhancements to reservation or guest management workflows.
Edge: eviivo.
eviivo and Newhotel have comparable customer support and onboarding ratings—4.5/5 and 4.4/5 for eviivo, 4/5 and 4/5 for Newhotel—but only eviivo’s ratings derive from 245 reviews including 30 recent ones. eviivo users frequently commend responsive, knowledgeable, and professional support during implementation and daily use. One reviewer noted “good reception and very professional clear explanations,” while others highlight rapid assistance and continual feature development following user requests.
However, a subset of eviivo users report inconsistent support quality and difficulty reaching agents during critical transition periods, causing significant booking disruptions. Newhotel’s single review praises the rapid adoption but does not provide detailed feedback on support responsiveness.
Given the volume and detail of eviivo’s support reviews, the evidence favors eviivo, though limitations in consistency remain noteworthy.
Edge: Even.
eviivo has 35 verified integrations, 30% more than Newhotel’s 27. Both share four common partners, including eRevMax, D-Edge, Roommatik, and Profitroom, which are key for OTA channel management. eviivo’s exclusive integrations with Hotelchamp, Tripadvisor, RoomPriceGenie, Duve, Asksuite, PriceLabs, and CheKin provide advanced marketing, reputation management, dynamic pricing, and guest experience tools, essential for independent hotels focusing on direct bookings and operational automation.
Newhotel’s unique integrations with Omnibees, Dingus, GuestCentric, HiJiffy, Bookassist, Nonius, SiteMinder, Aven Hospitality, Revinate, and RateGain offer competitive channel management and guest engagement services but lack the breadth of marketing and revenue-focused partners seen in eviivo.
Hotels prioritizing direct booking growth, pricing optimization, and guest communication automation benefit from eviivo’s wider integration ecosystem. Properties focused on multi-department management and F&B may find Newhotel’s partners more aligned but with less overall variety.
Edge: eviivo.
eviivo leads with an overall rating of 4.8/5 across 245 reviews and a last six months rating of 4.4/5 from 30 recent reviews, indicating sustained satisfaction. Newhotel’s single review rates it 3/5, providing no recent data to confirm current performance. eviivo scores 4.5/5 for ease of use and customer support versus Newhotel’s 4/5 in both.
Segment ratings heavily favor eviivo: Bed & Breakfast & Inns rate eviivo at 4.7/5 (133 reviews), Boutique Hotels 4.8/5 (53 reviews), Vacation Rentals & Villas 4.7/5 (56 reviews), and Luxury Hotels 4.8/5 (39 reviews). Newhotel’s limited data comprises one 3/5 review for Luxury and Airport/Conference Hotels.
Likelihood to recommend is 95% for eviivo, far exceeding Newhotel’s 60%. This disparity signals operator trust and satisfaction, particularly for independent and small hotels.
Edge: Even.
eviivo publishes a base price of $700.00 with no freemium, monthly flat, or per-room pricing and no implementation fee. Pricing transparency helps buyers assess cost-effectiveness and ROI. Newhotel does not publish pricing or implementation fees, complicating budget planning and vendor comparison. Neither offers a trial period.
Hotels valuing clear upfront pricing and predictable cost structures benefit from eviivo’s transparency. Buyers considering Newhotel should request a detailed quote early to avoid surprises.
Not ideal if:
Not ideal if:
eviivo and Newhotel differ most in market validation, feature depth, and operational focus. eviivo’s 245 verified reviews averaging 4.8/5 confirm it as a mature, user-friendly PMS optimized for small to medium independent hotels emphasizing automation, direct bookings, and revenue management. Newhotel offers broader operational modules and integrated POS but lacks sufficient user feedback and pricing transparency, increasing buyer risk.
Choose eviivo if your hotel prioritizes an intuitive platform with extensive hotel-specific features like automated night audit, dynamic pricing, guest CRM, and strong OTA integration. Its case studies demonstrate measurable time savings and revenue growth in boutique, B&B, and small hotel settings.
Choose Newhotel if your property requires a scalable, multi-department system with integrated POS and specialized modules for spa, events, or multi-ownership, and you can accommodate the limited public evidence by conducting thorough vendor due diligence. Its multi-currency, multi-lingual support suits international properties with complex fiscal needs.
The decisive factor is eviivo’s proven track record and comprehensive hotel-specific capabilities versus Newhotel’s broader but less validated operational scope.
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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Administration & Configuration
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Customer Management
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Front Office
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We analyzed 8 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"Because of the automation from the eviivo Suite, it saves me a huge amount of time. This time I can use on growing the business; working on the business instead of in the business...."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Auf eviivo könnte ich heut gar nicht mehr drauf verzichten. Das Hotel ohne dieses Programm zu führen, scheint mir fast unmöglich, weil die Zeit, die ich jetzt erspart habe, die ich..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Managing The Historic Berkeley Place is a unique challenge given its historic significance and diverse suite offerings. With eviivo, every aspect, from booking to guest communicati..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Support is one of the most discussed strengths, with many reviewers praising fast, human, and knowledgeable help during setup and day-to-day issues. H... Support is one of the most discussed strengths, with many reviewers praising fast, human, and knowledgeable help during setup and day-to-day issues. However, others report inconsistent chat quality, hard-to-reach agents, slow response times, and a lack of 24/7 coverage.
Reviewers repeatedly say Eviivo is simple, intuitive, and easy to navigate for daily hotel operations. They note it reduces manual work and makes book... Reviewers repeatedly say Eviivo is simple, intuitive, and easy to navigate for daily hotel operations. They note it reduces manual work and makes booking, diary, and reservation management more efficient for small hotels and guesthouses.
Many users value Eviivo’s ability to push inventory, pricing, and bookings across OTAs from one place, reducing duplicate entry and saving time. Sever... Many users value Eviivo’s ability to push inventory, pricing, and bookings across OTAs from one place, reducing duplicate entry and saving time. Several reviews also mention the channel manager working well and helping hotels manage multi-channel distribution more effectively.
Where hoteliers push back
A smaller but important set of reviews raises dissatisfaction with contract renewal terms, automatic billing, and booking-related fees. These comments... A smaller but important set of reviews raises dissatisfaction with contract renewal terms, automatic billing, and booking-related fees. These comments suggest buyers should pay attention to commercial terms, renewal flexibility, and total cost of ownership before committing.
A recurring concern is that the website templates and design options feel rigid, dated, or insufficiently customizable. Users also want more flexibili... A recurring concern is that the website templates and design options feel rigid, dated, or insufficiently customizable. Users also want more flexibility in invoice formats, room display options, and general presentation to better match their branding and local requirements.
Ranks higher for
Unique capabilities
Unique capabilities
It depends on your requirements. eviivo Suite™ HMS and Newhotel share many core Hotel Management Software features, but each has unique capabilities. eviivo Suite™ HMS offers 35 verified integration partners, while Newhotel offers 27. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. eviivo Suite™ HMS leads in ease of use at 4.5/5 vs 4.0/5. 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.
eviivo Suite™ HMS: No. Newhotel: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel Management 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. eviivo has an HT Score of 89 and Newhotel 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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