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TLDR
We analyzed 230 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 — especially for extended-stay properties (4.8/5), with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Ancillary revenue tracking.
ICG FrontHotel stands out with exclusive features like Lobby Kiosk.
Side-by-side ratings based on 230 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $700/mo | Contact sales |
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After analyzing 230 verified reviews, eviivo users most value its customer support and onboarding, ease of use and daily operations, reporting and analytics, while ICG FrontHotel users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Property Management Systems 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) ▾ | #15 62 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #21 24 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #23 7 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #20 2 reviews | — |
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| Boutique ▾ | #17 48 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #15 41 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #18 23 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #10 22 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #15 41 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #4 168 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | #37 2 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #33 1 reviews | — |
eviivo Suite™ PMS and ICG Fronthotel both serve as property management systems designed to centralize hotel operations, but they diverge sharply in market presence, feature breadth, and user validation. eviivo Suite™ is a cloud-based solution focused on small to medium independent hotels, B&Bs, and vacation rentals across 23 countries, with verified integrations and over 230 user reviews averaging 4.6 stars. ICG Fronthotel, with no verified reviews and a smaller integration ecosystem, offers features like ID scanning and a lobby kiosk but lacks the documented operational impact and broad adoption that characterize eviivo.
Both products address the fundamental PMS challenges of managing reservations, guest communications, billing, and housekeeping workflows in a unified platform. They aim to reduce manual tasks, improve guest service, and support operational scalability. However, only eviivo demonstrates proven success in automating multi-property portfolios and optimizing channel management, critical for today's distributed hospitality businesses.
If your property is a small to medium independent hotel, B&B, or vacation rental portfolio—particularly across Europe or North America—choose eviivo Suite™. Its 230 verified reviews across relevant segments show strong ratings for ease of use (4.5/5), support (4.4/5), and overall satisfaction (4.6/5). Users highlight its channel manager, mobile app, and guest communication tools as enabling key operational efficiencies and revenue growth. The presence of 35 verified integrations, including major OTAs and revenue management tools, further supports dynamic distribution strategies.
In contrast, ICG Fronthotel lacks publicly available user ratings and reviews, making it difficult to assess fit or reliability. Its limited integration count (13 verified partners) and unique features like ID scanning and a lobby kiosk may appeal to hotels prioritizing front-desk identity verification workflows or physical property kiosk services, but without evidence of operational results or user satisfaction, this remains speculative. For hotels outside eviivo’s core markets or with specialized security needs, ICG Fronthotel may warrant evaluation but with caution due to the lack of review data.
eviivo Suite™ scores 4.5/5 for ease of use and 4.4/5 for onboarding based on 230 reviews, with users repeatedly describing the interface as intuitive and the mobile app as effective for on-the-go management. One reviewer noted that desk training is “super fast” due to eviivo’s straightforward navigation and promo system. Another highlighted how the mobile app allows real-time booking control from anywhere, streamlining front desk and management workflows. Since ICG Fronthotel has no reviews on these dimensions, no empirical comparison is possible.
Edge: Even.
eviivo Suite™ offers 17 features not available in ICG Fronthotel, including a channel manager, revenue management module, booking engine, ancillary revenue tracking, mobile app, guest messaging (SMS and app-based), online checkout, centralized messaging, and compliance certifications like PCI, GDPR, and SOC2. These features enable hotels to automate OTA synchronization, optimize pricing, communicate efficiently with guests, and manage housekeeping tasks digitally, which are critical for operational scalability and guest satisfaction.
ICG Fronthotel’s unique features focus on identity management and lobby engagement, including an integrated ID and passport scanner, registration form pre-fill via ID scanning, and a lobby kiosk. These enhance check-in security and guest registration speed but do not address channel distribution, guest messaging, or mobile management.
Edge: eviivo Suite™ PMS.
eviivo Suite™ scores 4.4/5 for customer support and 4.4/5 for onboarding across 230 reviews. Users praise the support team for responsiveness, knowledgeable advice, and hands-on training that reduces internal staff burdens. One user described eviivo’s support as “fantastic” and “friendly” throughout setup and daily operations. No comparable data exists for ICG Fronthotel, which has no verified reviews or support ratings.
Edge: Even.
eviivo Suite™ has 35 verified integration partners, nearly triple ICG Fronthotel’s 13. Shared partners include Roommatik, but eviivo uniquely integrates with major OTAs and channel managers like Expedia, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, and D-Edge, as well as revenue management and guest communication tools like Hotelchamp and Duve. These integrations enable seamless rate and availability synchronization across multiple sales channels, critical for maximizing occupancy and revenue.
ICG Fronthotel’s integrations include SiteMinder, RateGain, and on-property systems like Onity and Vingcard, which could benefit hotels emphasizing front desk technology and door lock integration. However, its fewer OTA and revenue management integrations limit its channel strategy capabilities.
Edge: eviivo Suite™ PMS.
With 230 reviews averaging 4.6/5 overall and 25 recent reviews averaging 4.1/5 over the last six months, eviivo Suite™ enjoys strong, current user satisfaction. Segment ratings for eviivo range from 4.2/5 (motels) to 4.8/5 (luxury hotels and serviced apartments), with bed & breakfasts and boutique hotels particularly positive (4.7/5). ICG Fronthotel has no verified ratings, so its user satisfaction cannot be assessed.
Edge: Even.
eviivo Suite™ publishes a base price of $700 but does not offer freemium, monthly flat, or per-room pricing models. No implementation fees or trial options are available publicly. ICG Fronthotel does not publish any pricing information. The lack of transparent pricing for ICG Fronthotel complicates cost comparison and budgeting decisions.
Not ideal if:
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eviivo Suite™ PMS and ICG Fronthotel both serve the fundamental PMS function of integrating hotel operations, but they cater to different operational priorities and market segments. eviivo emphasizes cloud-based multi-property management, OTA channel integration, guest communication, and mobile access, proven by over 230 reviews and 35 integrations. ICG Fronthotel focuses on front desk identity verification and physical lobby interaction with features like ID scanning and kiosks but lacks public user validation and broad channel support.
Choose eviivo Suite™ PMS if your hotel or portfolio needs strong channel management, mobile operational control, and guest messaging tools backed by global market presence and user satisfaction. Its advantages include AI-powered guest communication and an established ecosystem of OTA partnerships that drive direct and indirect bookings.
Choose ICG Fronthotel if your hotel prioritizes integrated ID scanning and lobby kiosks to improve front desk processes and security. While review data is absent, its unique on-premises technology integrations may support properties with specialized operational workflows needing physical device synchronization. However, the absence of transparent pricing and user feedback requires careful due diligence.
Property Management Systems 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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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.
"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
Reviews overwhelmingly praise eviivo's support, onboarding, and training teams for being responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive. Many users say this... Reviews overwhelmingly praise eviivo's support, onboarding, and training teams for being responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive. Many users say this hands-on help made setup smooth, helped them configure the system correctly, and reduced the burden on internal staff.
Many reviewers describe eviivo as simple, intuitive, and practical for day-to-day property management. They say it streamlines routine work such as ha... Many reviewers describe eviivo as simple, intuitive, and practical for day-to-day property management. They say it streamlines routine work such as handling reservations, booking flow, and property settings, which reduces administrative time and makes operations feel smoother.
Reporting is a recurring topic, with users appreciating basic visibility into stats, billing, and revenue-related data. However, several reviews ask f... Reporting is a recurring topic, with users appreciating basic visibility into stats, billing, and revenue-related data. However, several reviews ask for stronger reporting depth, better filters, and more flexible group-level analysis for accounting and operational decision-making.
Where hoteliers push back
Several users ask for more customization, improved aesthetics, and more flexible navigation across the interface. Specific gaps include faster login,... Several users ask for more customization, improved aesthetics, and more flexible navigation across the interface. Specific gaps include faster login, better overview screens, more custom templates, stronger website customization, and a more complete mobile app.
Users value eviivo's rate plan capabilities and note that the platform supports pricing management, but some find annual rate changes and the planning... Users value eviivo's rate plan capabilities and note that the platform supports pricing management, but some find annual rate changes and the planning/pricing schedule too complex. Smaller operators in particular want simpler workflows with fewer irrelevant options.
Unique capabilities
Unique capabilities
It depends on your requirements. eviivo Suite™ PMS and ICG Fronthotel share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. eviivo Suite™ PMS offers 35 verified integration partners, while ICG Fronthotel offers 13. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
eviivo Suite™ PMS: No. ICG Fronthotel: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Property Management Systems 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 ICG FrontHotel 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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