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TLDR
We analyzed 818 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 Guest Feedback Management.
RoomRaccoon shines in Ease of Use and Value for Money — especially for bed & breakfast properties (4.9/5), with exclusive features like Post-stay emails and Pre-stay emails.
Side-by-side ratings based on 818 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $700/mo | From $1,000/mo |
| Verified Reviews | 245 | 573 |
After analyzing 818 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 RoomRaccoon users highlight ease of use, customer service, continuous improvement. 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 | #5 218 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #17 18 reviews | #8 46 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #14 6 reviews | #5 22 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #20 0 reviews | #8 2 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #11 53 reviews | #3 247 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #7 39 reviews | #4 155 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #11 21 reviews | #5 73 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #8 18 reviews | #3 73 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #10 34 reviews | #14 11 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #3 187 reviews | #1 450 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #25 2 reviews | #9 9 reviews |
| Middle East | #21 0 reviews | #18 3 reviews |
eviivo Suite and RoomRaccoon serve independent and small-to-medium hotel properties with comprehensive management features, but they diverge primarily in ease of use, integrations, and feature specialization. eviivo appeals to small to medium-sized independent accommodations focusing on automation, guest messaging, and direct booking growth, while RoomRaccoon targets properties desiring a highly intuitive interface with a broad integration ecosystem and advanced upselling and pricing automation.
Both platforms solve the core problem of managing bookings, distribution, guest communications, and revenue streams from a unified system. They streamline daily operations by consolidating channel management, reservation handling, and guest engagement, enabling hotels to reduce manual workload and maximize revenue opportunities.
If your property is a small independent hotel, B&B, or boutique property with a need for straightforward automation and robust guest messaging, eviivo’s 245 reviews and steady recent activity (30 reviews in 6 months) support its fit for these segments. Its user base shows strong satisfaction among Bed & Breakfasts (4.7/5 across 133 reviews) and Boutique Hotels (4.8/5 from 53 reviews). If you prioritize a PMS with solid automation in guest messaging, CRM, and direct billing, with integration into multiple OTAs, eviivo is better backed by recent feedback.
If you operate a boutique or independent hotel, especially in Europe or regions where RoomRaccoon has a strong presence, and desire a highly intuitive system that reduces staff training time with extensive integrations (87 partners), RoomRaccoon fits well. It holds a higher ease-of-use score (4.9/5) and excels in automated upselling and dynamic pricing features. However, RoomRaccoon’s recent review volume has dropped sharply (only 1 review in the last 6 months compared to an average of 12.5 previously), which indicates that its all-time ratings may not fully reflect the current product or support experience.
For medium-size properties scaling operations and requiring deeper integrations and advanced upselling, RoomRaccoon’s feature set and automation provide strong advantages, though careful consideration of its recent decline in active user feedback is warranted.
RoomRaccoon rates higher on ease of use with a 4.9/5 across 573 reviews, compared to eviivo’s 4.5/5 from 245 reviews. Onboarding follows the same pattern: RoomRaccoon scores 4.8/5, while eviivo scores 4.4/5. Reviewers consistently praise RoomRaccoon’s intuitive interface, noting quick staff training and minimal learning curve that lets front desk teams focus on guest service rather than system navigation. One General Manager noted that the system requires far less daily training time.
eviivo users also report the system is easy to navigate and reduces manual work, especially in booking management and automation. However, some reviews mention that less tech-savvy staff may require additional time to fully utilize all features, and onboarding can be less fluid than RoomRaccoon’s.
Edge: RoomRaccoon.
eviivo offers 16 unique hotel-relevant features including native email marketing, guest feedback management, direct billing, guest SMS messaging, guest CRM, integrated CRS, tablet/kiosk check-in, and a housekeeping mobile app. These features enhance guest communication workflows—front desk and concierge teams can send targeted pre-arrival SMS messages and guest feedback requests, reducing manual contact and improving guest satisfaction tracking. The housekeeping app automates room assignments, aiding operations managers.
RoomRaccoon’s 19 unique features focus on post- and pre-stay automated emails, special offers and discounts, automated reporting, loyalty program integration, multi-currency, gift vouchers, wedding and corporate booking modules, integrated ID scanning, and point of sale. These capabilities enable upselling and revenue growth through automated guest communications, event management, and diversified payment and marketing channels. For example, the integrated ID scanner streamlines check-in compliance, reducing front desk workload.
Both platforms share 38 features, including channel management, dynamic pricing, and booking engine integration. RoomRaccoon's native upselling and loyalty integrations provide more tools for revenue optimization, while eviivo’s guest CRM and direct billing support financial and guest relationship workflows more comprehensively.
Edge: RoomRaccoon.
RoomRaccoon scores 4.7/5 on customer support and 4.8/5 on onboarding, outperforming eviivo’s 4.5/5 support and 4.4/5 onboarding ratings. Reviewers of RoomRaccoon commonly describe support as responsive and knowledgeable, but some note gaps in after-sales care and weekend availability. One negative review detailed poor weekend support impacting busy periods.
eviivo’s support experience is more variable. Many reviewers praise fast, human, and knowledgeable help, especially during setup, but others report inconsistent chat quality and difficulty reaching agents. One 0.5-star review detailed significant issues with forced system conversion and inadequate assistance, causing operational losses for multiple clients.
Edge: RoomRaccoon.
RoomRaccoon offers 87 verified integrations versus eviivo’s 35, with 19 integrations shared. Shared integrations include Experience Hotel, Tripadvisor, RoomPriceGenie, and Duve, covering essential channel management and guest experience tools.
RoomRaccoon’s exclusive partners include Sage accounting, FLEXIPASS keyless access, HQ revenue management, and Bookboost marketing tools, beneficial for properties seeking expanded financial and marketing automation. eviivo’s unique integrations include Hotelchamp, PriceLabs dynamic pricing, Vikey keyless entry, and Profitroom, valuable for hotels focusing on revenue management and guest access control.
Hotels valuing a broad ecosystem for marketing, revenue management, and access will prefer RoomRaccoon’s more extensive integration library. Properties seeking a more curated selection with emphasis on billing and channel management may find eviivo sufficient.
Edge: RoomRaccoon.
Both products hold an identical overall rating of 4.8/5. eviivo has 245 reviews with 30 in the last 6 months, maintaining a recent rating of 4.4/5. RoomRaccoon has 573 reviews but only 1 in the last 6 months, making recent rating data insufficient to assess current performance.
Segment ratings favor RoomRaccoon in Bed & Breakfasts (4.9/5 across 299 reviews) and Boutique Hotels (4.8/5 from 248 reviews), while eviivo scores 4.7/5 in B&Bs (133 reviews) and 4.8/5 in Boutique Hotels (53 reviews). eviivo’s ratings in Extended Stay properties are also high at 4.9/5 (18 reviews), compared to RoomRaccoon's 4.9/5 (73 reviews) but with far fewer recent reviews.
RoomRaccoon’s recent review activity dropped by 92%, from an average of 12.5 reviews per 6 months to 1, suggesting its historic ratings may not reflect current product quality or support levels.
Edge: Even.
eviivo’s base price is $700, while RoomRaccoon starts at $1,000. Neither product offers a freemium, monthly flat fee, nor per-room pricing publicly. Both have no implementation fees and do not provide trial periods.
Hotels prioritizing upfront and predictable pricing may consider eviivo’s lower base cost advantageous, especially for smaller properties with tighter budgets. RoomRaccoon’s higher price reflects its broader feature set and integration count but may require justification through operational gains.
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eviivo Suite and RoomRaccoon are both comprehensive hotel management systems tailored for independent and small-to-medium properties, but their core difference lies in feature focus and user experience. eviivo emphasizes guest communication automation, direct billing, and housekeeping tools, while RoomRaccoon excels in ease of use, integration breadth, and revenue optimization through upselling and dynamic pricing.
Choose eviivo if your priority is a robust all-in-one platform with strong guest CRM, native email marketing, and mobile housekeeping apps, backed by consistent recent positive reviews (30 in last 6 months) and a lower base price of $700. Its strong adoption by B&Bs and Boutique Hotels with high satisfaction ratings supports this choice.
Choose RoomRaccoon if you require a highly intuitive system with the broadest integrations (87 verified partners) and advanced revenue management features such as loyalty integration, gift vouchers, and event booking modules. Its top ease-of-use and support scores, combined with strong historical satisfaction in boutique and B&B segments, make it ideal for properties willing to invest $1,000 upfront and leverage automation to boost ancillary revenue. However, note RoomRaccoon’s sharp decline in recent review volume (1 review in last 6 months vs. 12.5 previously) suggests buyers should verify current support responsiveness and product stability.
Hotel Management Software 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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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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We analyzed 16 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...."
"Yield rules have helped us optimise our rates and our occupancy immensely. The ones we found most crucial were setting up yield rules for last minute bookings, to increase our occu..."
"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..."
"The automation of the payment system - from the guests receiving their invoice, the booking confirmation, and the payment being automatically accredited to the reservation - has le..."
"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..."
"Most of our guests travel from far, and they might be tired when they arrive, so they might not always think about the extra things they might need - like a bathrobe and slippers...."
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.
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Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Many users praise RoomRaccoon for its user-friendly interface and intuitive design, which reduces training time and allows smooth integration into dai... Many users praise RoomRaccoon for its user-friendly interface and intuitive design, which reduces training time and allows smooth integration into daily operations, thereby improving overall efficiency.
While some users commend the support team's responsiveness and expertise, others criticize the lack of after-sales care and response efficiency, indic... While some users commend the support team's responsiveness and expertise, others criticize the lack of after-sales care and response efficiency, indicating inconsistencies in customer service quality.
Users appreciate RoomRaccoon's ongoing development, including AI enhancements, which have contributed to improved sales and operational function, show... Users appreciate RoomRaccoon's ongoing development, including AI enhancements, which have contributed to improved sales and operational function, showcasing commitment to long-term adaptability.
Where hoteliers push back
Several reviews point out critical issues such as ineffective after-sales support and unresolved technical problems, significantly affecting user sati... Several reviews point out critical issues such as ineffective after-sales support and unresolved technical problems, significantly affecting user satisfaction and trust in the system.
The system's pricing is seen as steep by some users, especially those with seasonal businesses, impacting their decision-making despite the perceived... The system's pricing is seen as steep by some users, especially those with seasonal businesses, impacting their decision-making despite the perceived value of included features.
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Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. eviivo Suite™ HMS and RoomRaccoon HMS share many core Hotel Management Software features, but each has unique capabilities. eviivo Suite™ HMS offers 35 verified integration partners, while RoomRaccoon HMS offers 87. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. RoomRaccoon HMS leads in ease of use at 4.9/5 vs 4.5/5. 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. RoomRaccoon HMS: 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 RoomRaccoon has 81. 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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