The project dashboard is a free tool that is only available to verified hoteliers to make adopting new technology easier by streamlining their research and simplifying their communication workflow.
TLDR
We analyzed 166 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 ease of use and customer support — especially for Vacation Rentals & Villas properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Financial Reporting and Mobile App.
iGMS shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 166 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 166 verified reviews, eviivo users most value its customer support experience, user-friendly interface, onboarding and account activation, while iGMS users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Vacation Rental 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) ▾ | #1 40 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #2 17 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #1 5 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #2 2 reviews | — |
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| Boutique ▾ | #1 16 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #1 23 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #1 13 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #1 7 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #2 19 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #1 110 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | #2 1 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #2 2 reviews | — |
Choosing between eviivo Suite™ VRS by eviivo and iGMS hinges on your property portfolio's needs and your operational priorities. Both platforms promise automation and channel management, but only eviivo offers a full suite of dedicated vacation rental features coupled with a significantly larger user base and recent reviews. Your decision should consider the scope of features, ease of use, support quality, and regional availability.
eviivo’s comprehensive approach is rooted in its long-standing presence and extensive review base, making it the more proven option. iGMS, meanwhile, is newer, with fewer reviews and no recent feedback. Are you ready to prioritize a platform with proven reliability and extensive integrations?
Both eviivo and iGMS aim to simplify vacation rental management, focusing on automation and multi-channel distribution. eviivo is built with property owners and managers in mind, boasting 150 reviews in the last six months, compared to zero for iGMS, which provides a clearer picture of ongoing platform stability and user satisfaction. eviivo’s high ratings across ease of use and support reflect a mature platform well-understood by its community.
iGMS’s lack of recent reviews indicates a less active user base or limited market engagement. Are you comfortable with a platform that is still growing and has yet to demonstrate consistent user feedback? Given the volume and recency of reviews, eviivo is the more reliable choice for hoteliers seeking proven performance.
If your hotel manages multiple short-term rental properties, especially across regions like North America, Europe, or South America, eviivo’s extensive integrations and multi-property management features make it the more suitable choice. Its user base includes diverse property types, from vacation rentals to inns, and its features support growth and operational efficiency.
If, however, your focus is on a smaller portfolio or a more straightforward management process confined to North America or Europe, iGMS might suffice but lacks the proven track record and comprehensive features of eviivo. eviivo’s 32 verified partners and regional presence in 26 countries showcase its global reach, making it ideal for scalable vacation rental management.
eviivo scores a 4.65/5 for ease of use, thanks to its intuitive interface, onboarding support, and positive user feedback. Users highlight its straightforward management dashboard, quick setup, and clear workflows, supported by onboarding ratings of 4.64/5, making adoption easier for teams.
iGMS, with no current reviews available, leaves its user experience unverified, but the lack of recent feedback suggests less market engagement. Based on available data, edge: eviivo.
eviivo offers 29 unique features, covering trust accounting, owner statements, financial reporting, mobile app, task management, regional tax reporting, website development, booking engine, rate management, promotional rates, and more. Its feature set is tailored to property managers needing detailed financial oversight and automation options.
iGMS does not list specific features or integrations beyond basic automation and synchronization, limiting its scope. If advanced property management features, automation, and customization matter to your hotel, eviivo’s extensive toolkit clearly outperforms iGMS. Edge: eviivo.
eviivo’s support ratings stand at 4.77/5, and reviews frequently praise its responsiveness, knowledgeable staff, and onboarding assistance. Customers appreciate the proactive support, especially during onboarding, with comments like "support is available and highly professional."
iGMS’s support quality remains unreviewed, providing no recent feedback on support or onboarding. Given its active user base and recent reviews, eviivo’s support team is the more reliable choice. Edge: eviivo.
eviivo integrates with 32 verified partners, including major OTAs, payment processors, and channel managers like TripAdvisor, D-Edge, and Hotelchamp. These integrations enable comprehensive management and marketing capabilities for your property portfolio.
iGMS offers no verified integrations at this time, limiting its ability to connect with essential third-party tools. If seamless connection with various platforms is vital, eviivo’s ecosystem is far more mature. Edge: eviivo.
eviivo’s reviews are recent, with 150 in the last six months, and it boasts a 97% likelihood to recommend rating. Its ease of use, support, and ROI scores consistently rank highly across diverse property types, including vacation rentals and inns.
iGMS has no recent reviews or ratings, rendering any comparative analysis speculative. Given the proven, recent positive feedback for eviivo, it holds the higher reputation among hoteliers. Edge: eviivo.
eviivo’s pricing starts at $700 per month with no free trial, and it offers a comprehensive feature set tailored to property management needs. iGMS does not list specific pricing, suggesting a need for direct inquiry, and possibly a less transparent pricing model.
If budget transparency and a fixed cost are priorities, eviivo’s clear pricing structure offers predictability. The lack of information about iGMS’s costs makes eviivo the safer financial choice. Edge: eviivo.
Not ideal if you operate a very small, single property with minimal automation needs or prefer a less feature-rich, lower-cost solution.
Not ideal if you need a platform with extensive integrations, detailed financial tools, or proven support.
eviivo stands out as the more mature and feature-rich platform, with a well-established reputation backed by over 150 recent reviews and a 97% recommendation rate. Its extensive integrations, strong support, and regional coverage make it suitable for hotels seeking growth and operational efficiency.
iGMS, while promising automation, remains unproven in recent market feedback and lacks the depth of features found in eviivo. If your hotel needs a reliable, scalable, and highly integrated vacation rental management platform, eviivo is the clear choice.
For property managers looking for proven performance, comprehensive management tools, and strong customer support, eviivo offers a more secure and feature-complete solution. Only consider iGMS if your needs are modest, your portfolio is small, and you prioritize simplicity over breadth.
According to HTR's product database, eviivo Suite™ VRS and iGMS share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 17 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.
"Grâce à eviivo, j'ai l'ensemble des hébergements que je propose, centralisés au même endroit avec une visibilité facilitée pour connaître la situation de mes locations."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Building the business with eviivo Suite was extremely easy I have to say, because of the simplicity of using the system…For us, as a property management company, it’s impossible to..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Aujourd’hui on a la possibilité de gérer l’ensemble de notre parc, que ce soit la tarification, le calendrier, la communication en un seul clic pour gérer plus de 50 appartements,..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
While most reviews positively note the expertise and responsiveness of eviivo's support team, a few mention the need for better training of chat repre... While most reviews positively note the expertise and responsiveness of eviivo's support team, a few mention the need for better training of chat representatives and more robust resources or tutorials for advanced features.
Users consistently commend eviivo for its simple and intuitive interface, which simplifies daily management tasks and reduces the learning curve for n... Users consistently commend eviivo for its simple and intuitive interface, which simplifies daily management tasks and reduces the learning curve for new users or those transitioning from other platforms.
The onboarding process is generally viewed positively, with users noting the quick and efficient account activation allowing them to integrate eviivo... The onboarding process is generally viewed positively, with users noting the quick and efficient account activation allowing them to integrate eviivo into their operations rapidly, bolstered by supportive guidance from staff.
Where hoteliers push back
There are calls for more comprehensive guides on advanced features, with users seeking deeper insights or tutorials directly from the platform to bett... There are calls for more comprehensive guides on advanced features, with users seeking deeper insights or tutorials directly from the platform to better leverage these capabilities for sales optimization.
The software's automated communication tools facilitate smooth interactions with guests across different stages of their stay, with users appreciating... The software's automated communication tools facilitate smooth interactions with guests across different stages of their stay, with users appreciating the time saved in handling routine communication tasks, although some seek more personalized email customization options.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. eviivo Suite™ VRS and iGMS share many core Vacation Rental Software features, but each has unique capabilities. eviivo Suite™ VRS offers 32 verified integration partners, while iGMS offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. eviivo Suite™ VRS leads in ease of use at 4.7/5 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.
eviivo Suite™ VRS: No. iGMS: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Vacation Rental 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 100 and iGMS 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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