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TLDR
We analyzed 492 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 Onboarding — especially for branded chain properties (5.0/5), with exclusive features like Website Development and Rate Shopping Module.
RMS shines in support team — especially for casino properties (4.6/5), with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Payment processing.
Side-by-side ratings based on 492 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $700/mo | From $700/mo |
| Verified Reviews | 245 | 247 |
After analyzing 492 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 RMS users highlight support team, user interface, operational streamlining. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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Customer support and onboarding quality
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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 | #6 126 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #17 18 reviews | #7 80 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #14 6 reviews | #12 8 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #20 0 reviews | #2 8 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #11 53 reviews | #6 80 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #7 39 reviews | #8 40 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #11 21 reviews | #8 37 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #8 18 reviews | #5 52 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #10 34 reviews | #9 56 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #3 187 reviews | #13 16 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #25 2 reviews | #11 6 reviews |
| Middle East | #21 0 reviews | #10 2 reviews |
The primary divergence between eviivo Suite and RMS lies in their target hotel types and feature breadth. eviivo Suite is tailored to independent accommodations, especially small to medium-sized boutique hotels, B&Bs, and vacation rentals, prioritizing ease of use, direct booking growth, and operational simplicity. RMS serves a broader range of properties, including larger hotels, multi-property groups, motels, and branded hotels, offering a deeper feature set with extensive modules for channel management, housekeeping, and revenue management.
Both systems address the core challenge of centralizing reservation management, booking channel synchronization, and operational workflows to reduce manual errors and improve guest experience. eviivo focuses on streamlining daily front desk tasks and boosting direct bookings with its intuitive interface, while RMS delivers comprehensive operational integration across departments and properties with advanced automation and reporting.
If you operate a small to medium independent property such as a B&B, boutique hotel, or vacation rental, choose eviivo Suite. This recommendation is supported by eviivo’s user base where 35% of users are B&Bs and Inns with a 4.7/5 rating across 133 reviews, and boutique hotels rated 4.8/5 from 53 reviews. Its simplicity, visual navigation, and automation suit smaller teams prioritizing direct bookings, as evidenced by multiple case studies reporting time savings and revenue growth in properties under 50 rooms.
If your hotel is part of a larger portfolio, a motel, or a branded or multi-property group, RMS is better suited. RMS’s user base includes 19% motels and 10% boutique hotels with substantial presence in branded hotels. RMS’s broader feature set, including integrated CRS, channel management, and housekeeping modules, supports complex operations and multi-property scalability, as demonstrated by Lafayette Hotels’ 26-property rollout completed in 9 days using RMS.
For segments where review data is thin (e.g., large luxury hotels with less than 50 reviews per product), the choice should weigh heavily on specific feature needs and integration capabilities.
eviivo Suite scores 4.5/5 on ease of use versus RMS’s 4.3/5, with onboarding ratings at 4.4/5 and 4.1/5 respectively. Reviewers consistently praise eviivo for its intuitive navigation and rapid front desk staff adoption. One reviewer stated, "Our Concierge staff loves the visual ease of navigation, a PMS system that finally makes some sense," highlighting training times that are "super fast" due to eviivo’s design.
RMS is acknowledged for a user-friendly interface but receives some remarks about certain workflows being less straightforward, such as refund processing and rate entry, which some users find tedious. The drop in review activity for RMS (only 5 reviews in the last 6 months versus 30 for eviivo) limits insight into current usability status.
Edge: eviivo.
eviivo Suite offers 54 features total with 3 unique to its platform: Website Development, Rate Shopping Module, and a Drag-n-Drop Tapechart. These features translate operationally into better direct booking facilitation through customizable websites and straightforward rate comparison for revenue managers, as well as a visual room planning tool that enhances front desk efficiency.
RMS provides 74 features with 23 unique ones, including a full Channel Manager, integrated CRS, EPoS, Housekeeping Module, Revenue Management Module, Guest CRM, and automated Night Audit. These modules allow RMS to cover comprehensive operational workflows from payments and guest communication to back-of-house management and multi-property coordination. For example, the Housekeeping and Rules-Based Room Assignments features optimize room readiness and allocation, impacting guest satisfaction and operational flow.
Given RMS's 23 unique hotel-relevant features versus eviivo’s 3, RMS offers more functionality for complex hotel operations that require integrated departmental management.
Edge: RMS.
Both products share a customer support rating of 4.5/5, but eviivo edges ahead due to its higher onboarding score (4.4/5 vs 4.1/5). eviivo reviewers frequently commend their "fast, human, and knowledgeable help" and "great tech support when needed." However, some note occasional delays and uneven chat support availability.
RMS support is praised for responsiveness and problem-solving, with one reviewer stating, "The service we receive from RMS is top class." Yet, some clients mention slow responses from account managers in isolated cases. RMS's recent review volume decline (down 60% in the last six months) may indicate potential support access issues or product stagnation not yet reflected in ratings.
Edge: eviivo.
RMS offers 118 verified integrations compared to eviivo’s 35. The two share 17 integrations including key OTA connectivity partners such as eRevMax and TripAdvisor. RMS uniquely integrates with Sage for accounting, Fairmas for financial planning, HiJiffy for guest messaging, and STR for market benchmarking, which are critical for larger hotels and multi-property operations.
eviivo's unique partners like Experience Hotel, Hotelchamp, and KeyNest support independent hotels focused on digital marketing, guest experience, and key management but fall short of RMS’s breadth which supports complex revenue management, payment processing, and guest CRM needs.
Edge: RMS.
eviivo holds a 4.8/5 overall rating from 245 reviews including 30 in the last six months at 4.4/5. RMS stands at 4.3/5 from 247 reviews but only 5 recent reviews, too few to reliably assess current performance. eviivo’s likelihood to recommend is 95% versus RMS’s 86%.
Segment comparison shows eviivo leads in B&Bs & Inns (4.7/5 vs 4.3/5 RMS) and boutique hotels (4.8/5 vs 4.2/5 RMS) with substantially more reviews supporting these ratings. RMS rates better in motels (4.4/5 vs 3.9/5 eviivo), reflecting its strength in that segment. For larger properties and resorts, eviivo maintains higher scores but with fewer reviews.
The sharp decline in RMS’s recent review volume (60% fewer than its 2-year average) suggests its all-time rating may not reflect the current product experience.
Edge: eviivo.
Both products publish a base price of $700.00 with no freemium, no monthly flat fee, no per-room pricing, and no implementation fee. Neither offers a trial period. The pricing models appear equivalent and transparent, allowing buyers to compare total cost of ownership based on features and support rather than pricing structure.
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The core difference is that eviivo Suite focuses on delivering a simple, intuitive platform designed for small to medium independent hotels that want to grow direct bookings and reduce front desk workload. RMS offers a deeper, more extensive feature set supporting complex operations, multi-property management, and comprehensive departmental workflows suitable for larger or branded hotels.
Choose eviivo Suite if your hotel values operational ease, quick staff adoption, and direct booking growth supported by strong OTA synchronization and automation. Its visual navigation and rate shopping modules differentiate it in the independent segment, with multiple case studies confirming efficiency gains and revenue increases in properties under 50 rooms.
Choose RMS if your property requires integrated channel management, housekeeping, revenue management, and guest CRM features. RMS’s 23 unique hotel-specific features and 118 integrations provide operational depth and scalability for multi-property groups and complex hotel portfolios. However, its sharp decline in recent review volume (60% fewer than prior 2-year average) signals potential challenges in current user satisfaction and support responsiveness.
Overall, eviivo Suite delivers higher satisfaction and more recent positive user feedback among small to medium independent hotels, while RMS’s comprehensive feature set suits larger operations but currently lacks abundant recent user validation.
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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Accounting & Finance
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Administration & Configuration
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Customer Management
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Front Office
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Groups Management
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Guest Experience
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We analyzed 12 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...."
"RMS has changed how we think about growth. For the first time, we could see exactly which districts were most profitable and where we should be focusing our energy — and our invest..."
"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..."
"When you manage 26 properties, speed and control are everything. With RMS, I can update rates, policies, or form letters instantly across the group. That kind of centralization let..."
"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..."
"RMS has helped us strengthen what makes The Nare special: our connection with guests. It gives our team the knowledge they need to offer a genuinely personal experience, and we see..."
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
What hoteliers love
The support team receives high praise for their responsiveness and problem-solving skills. Clients value their proactive approach to addressing issues... The support team receives high praise for their responsiveness and problem-solving skills. Clients value their proactive approach to addressing issues and assistance in system navigation.
RMS Cloud is recognized for its user-friendly interface, facilitating ease of use and reducing training time for staff. This simplification is critica... RMS Cloud is recognized for its user-friendly interface, facilitating ease of use and reducing training time for staff. This simplification is critical to efficient operations, especially in fast-paced environments.
RMS Cloud significantly streamlines hotel operations by integrating multiple aspects such as reservations, housekeeping, and maintenance. Users apprec... RMS Cloud significantly streamlines hotel operations by integrating multiple aspects such as reservations, housekeeping, and maintenance. Users appreciate its role in enabling real-time coordination among various departments, thereby enhancing efficiency and guest experience.
Where hoteliers push back
Many users highlight the platform's customization features, allowing them to adjust check-in procedures and other operations to better fit their speci... Many users highlight the platform's customization features, allowing them to adjust check-in procedures and other operations to better fit their specific needs. However, some reviews mention the need for enhancements to report customization.
While RMS Cloud offers a variety of reports, users note difficulties in report customization and accessing certain settings. Enhancements in this area... While RMS Cloud offers a variety of reports, users note difficulties in report customization and accessing certain settings. Enhancements in this area could simplify generating actionable insights for decision-making.
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Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. eviivo Suite™ HMS and RMS share many core Hotel Management Software features, but each has unique capabilities. eviivo Suite™ HMS offers 35 verified integration partners, while RMS offers 118. 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 4.3/5. 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. RMS: 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 RMS has 86. 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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