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TLDR
We analyzed 226 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 when it comes to customer service — especially for Vacation Rentals & Villas properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Native Email Marketing and Native Email Marketing.
SoftTec GmbH shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like GDPR Compliant and Point of Sale.
Side-by-side ratings based on 226 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $700/mo | From $800/mo |
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After analyzing 226 verified reviews, eviivo users most value its customer service, user friendly interface and ease of use, communication and integration, while SoftTec GmbH 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 54 reviews | #30 6 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #18 14 reviews | #28 3 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #10 6 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #21 0 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #10 44 reviews | #40 1 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #7 35 reviews | #42 0 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #10 19 reviews | #34 1 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #10 12 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #10 30 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #3 152 reviews | #17 8 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | #25 2 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #21 0 reviews | — |
Choosing the right hotel management software involves balancing ease of use, feature set, support, and cost. Both eviivo Suite™ HMS and SoftTec Cloud Hotelsoftware aim to streamline your operations, but they differ significantly in their focus and market presence.
eviivo dominates with a larger review base, recent positive feedback, and a broad global footprint, especially among independent and small-scale properties. SoftTec offers a highly rated, flexible platform with a focus on European hotels, particularly city hotels and B&Bs.
Are you looking for the most tested, widely adopted solution or a highly customizable system tailored to specific regional needs?
eviivo Suite™ primarily targets independent accommodation providers, especially small hotels, B&Bs, and vacation rentals, with a mission to simplify operations and increase direct bookings. It offers a comprehensive set of features, including channel management, reservation handling, and automation, supported by a large, active user base.
SoftTec GmbH’s platform emphasizes digitalizing the entire guest journey with an integrated, modular system. Its focus on Germany and Europe means it offers high flexibility and deep integration options, especially for city hotels and inns, but it has a much smaller review count and less recent feedback.
Given the larger number of recent reviews and higher overall ratings, eviivo's platform is proven at scale and in diverse markets. Do you value a solution with extensive real-world feedback and broad regional applicability?
If your hotel is an independent or small property seeking an easy-to-adopt, well-supported platform with proven online booking and channel management, eviivo is the clear choice. Its extensive feature set (44 shared features plus 10 unique ones) and large user base, especially among vacation rentals and B&Bs, make it suitable for properties looking for straightforward automation and direct booking growth.
If your hotel operates mainly in Europe, particularly in urban environments like city hotels or inns, and you need a flexible, customizable system with deep third-party integrations, SoftTec is worth considering. Its focus on digital processes and modular design can suit properties that require tailored workflows, though with fewer recent reviews, confidence in its current performance may be less certain.
In summary, if proven reliability and a large community matter most, choose eviivo. If customization and European market focus are priorities, SoftTec may serve you better.
eviivo scores slightly lower in ease of use with a rating of 4.48/5, but reviews frequently highlight its intuitive interface, especially for staff unfamiliar with complex PMS systems. Its onboarding is rated 4.38/5, and users praise its straightforward reservation and billing workflows, with many noting quick staff adoption.
SoftTec, however, boasts a perfect 5/5 ease of use rating, supported by reviews emphasizing its modern, simple design and seamless integration of functions. Its onboarding process is also rated 4.9/5, with users describing the platform as highly user-friendly and flexible.
Edge: SoftTec.
eviivo offers 44 shared features with 10 exclusive to it, including native email marketing, multi-lingual support, online checkout, guest messaging, and automated assignments. These features make it a robust solution for managing bookings, marketing, and operations from a single platform.
SoftTec provides 44 shared features plus 2 unique ones—GDPR compliance and Point of Sale—focusing on operational efficiency and legal adherence. Its deep integration capabilities, especially with third-party partners like SiteMinder and RateBoard, give it an edge in flexibility and extensibility.
Edge: eviivo, for its larger feature set and specialized tools.
eviivo’s support ratings are strong at 4.57/5, with reviewers praising its professionalism and responsiveness. Users mention helpful onboarding, though some note occasional communication issues, especially in chat support.
SoftTec scores slightly higher with a 5/5 customer support rating, and reviews highlight its quick, friendly, and thorough assistance. Users frequently comment on the company's openness to customer feedback and ease of solving issues.
Edge: SoftTec.
eviivo boasts 32 verified partners, including major OTAs like Expedia and Booking.com, along with specialized integrations such as Experience Hotel, Hotelchamp, and PriceLabs. Its extensive partner network supports broad distribution and automation.
SoftTec has 11 verified partners, including key European channels like SiteMinder and RateBoard, but fewer overall options. The platform’s open ecosystem allows connections to many third-party tools, but the smaller number of integrations limits out-of-the-box connectivity.
Edge: eviivo.
eviivo’s recent reviews and overall score (87.7 HTR Score, 191 reviews, 22 in last 6 months) demonstrate ongoing customer satisfaction. Small hotels and vacation rentals particularly appreciate its ease of use and customer service, with a 95% likelihood to recommend.
SoftTec, while highly rated by its users (5/5 support and ease of use), has only 10 reviews, all older, and is focused on a European market segment. Its support and flexibility are praised, but the limited review volume reduces confidence in its current standing.
Edge: eviivo.
eviivo charges a flat $700 monthly fee with no trial or freemium options. Its pricing includes the core features, but additional modules or integrations may incur extra costs.
SoftTec’s base price is $800 per month, also without a free trial, with a flexible, modular approach allowing you to pay only for what you need. Specific features or add-ons may influence the final cost, but detailed pricing beyond the base isn't publicly available.
In terms of transparency, both are similarly priced, with eviivo slightly more accessible in its straightforward flat fee.
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eviivo offers a large, well-established platform with a proven track record across multiple regions and property types. Its extensive features, integrations, and support make it a reliable choice for independent hotels and vacation rentals looking to expand their direct bookings and streamline operations.
SoftTec provides a more customizable, European-focused alternative—ideal for city hotels and inns that require flexible workflows and deep third-party integrations. Its smaller user base and fewer recent reviews suggest it’s less tested in the current market but highly rated for support and ease of use.
If your priority is proven reliability, broad adoption, and ongoing support, eviivo is the safer bet. For hotel operators needing tailored solutions within Europe and flexible integrations, SoftTec offers a compelling, if less extensively reviewed, alternative.
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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| Starting Price | From $700/mo | From $800/mo |
According to HTR's product database, eviivo Suite™ HMS and SoftTec Cloud Hotelsoftware share 44 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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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
Users frequently commend Eviivo for its exceptional customer service, with advisors like Jilani, Gu7etif, and Sam noted for their professionalism and... Users frequently commend Eviivo for its exceptional customer service, with advisors like Jilani, Gu7etif, and Sam noted for their professionalism and responsiveness during support interactions. The support team's availability significantly aids users in troubleshooting and optimizing system use.
Eviivo's interface is consistently hailed as simple and intuitive, making it easy for newcomers to manage bookings, calendars, and hotel operations ef... Eviivo's interface is consistently hailed as simple and intuitive, making it easy for newcomers to manage bookings, calendars, and hotel operations effortlessly. This contributes to enhanced productivity by reducing the learning curve for users.
Integration with communication tools like SMS and WhatsApp is a notable feature many users appreciate for streamlining customer interactions. This add... Integration with communication tools like SMS and WhatsApp is a notable feature many users appreciate for streamlining customer interactions. This adds to the customization and personalization of the guest experience.
Where hoteliers push back
While Eviivo's chat support is generally praised, some users report limitations such as limited availability and variable advisor quality. Improving t... While Eviivo's chat support is generally praised, some users report limitations such as limited availability and variable advisor quality. Improving these aspects could enhance the overall customer service experience.
Eviivo's efficient reservation and booking management features are praised, helping hotels manage room availability and bookings seamlessly across dif... Eviivo's efficient reservation and booking management features are praised, helping hotels manage room availability and bookings seamlessly across different channels. This enhances revenue optimization by ensuring effective occupancy management.
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Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. eviivo Suite™ HMS and SoftTec Cloud Hotelsoftware share many core Hotel Management Software features, but each has unique capabilities. eviivo Suite™ HMS offers 32 verified integration partners, while SoftTec Cloud Hotelsoftware offers 11. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. SoftTec Cloud Hotelsoftware leads in ease of use at 5.0/5 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. SoftTec Cloud Hotelsoftware: 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 88 and SoftTec GmbH 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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