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TLDR
We analyzed 1,189 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).
Mews shines in support onboarding and customer success — especially for vacation rental properties (4.8/5), with exclusive features like Guest CRM and Guest profiles.
Side-by-side ratings based on 1,189 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $700/mo | From $900/mo |
| Verified Reviews | 230 | 959 |
After analyzing 1,189 verified reviews, eviivo users most value its customer support and onboarding, ease of use and daily operations, reporting and analytics, while Mews users highlight support onboarding and customer success, ease of use and intuitive interface, automation and workflow efficiency. 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 | #3 363 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #21 24 reviews | #1 386 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #23 7 reviews | #2 80 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #20 2 reviews | #3 49 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #17 48 reviews | #2 505 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #15 41 reviews | #5 238 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #18 23 reviews | #2 181 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #10 22 reviews | #1 139 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #15 41 reviews | #8 110 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #4 168 reviews | #1 714 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #37 2 reviews | #10 17 reviews |
| Middle East ▾ | #33 1 reviews | #30 8 reviews |
eviivo Suite™ PMS and Mews PMS both serve the core function of property management systems by centralizing reservations, guest communications, billing, and channel management. They each target hotel operations seeking cloud-based solutions to reduce manual workload and improve guest experience. They differ primarily in their market fit and feature depth: eviivo is highly rated by small to medium independent properties, especially B&Bs, vacation rentals, and boutique hotels, while Mews boasts broader adoption across boutique hotels, hostels, city center hotels, and larger multi-property portfolios.
Both platforms solve the fundamental problem of fragmented hotel operations—manual booking coordination, disconnected guest communications, and inefficient staff workflows—by providing integrated cloud platforms to automate and unify these processes. eviivo’s strength lies in ease of use and service for small independent operators, whereas Mews focuses on modern scalability, advanced automation, and extensive integrations for a variety of property types.
If you operate a small to medium-sized independent hotel, B&B, or vacation rental—especially in Europe or North America—eviivo’s 230 verified reviews with a 4.6/5 overall rating and detailed praise for ease of use and concierge automation make it a compelling choice. Properties like boutique hotels, historic inns, or multi-property portfolios that value straightforward mobile management and strong channel integration benefit from eviivo’s all-in-one platform. However, eviivo’s more limited integrations (35 verified partners) and lack of certain advanced features could limit growth in highly complex operations.
If your property is a boutique hotel, hostel, city center hotel, or part of a larger multi-property group, Mews’s 959 reviews averaging 4.6/5 overall—with higher recent ratings of 4.4/5 across 81 last-six-month reviews—indicate strong current satisfaction. Its advanced automation, multi-currency and multi-lingual support, integrated ID scanning, and the largest verified integration ecosystem (352 partners) make it suitable for hotels seeking high scalability and customization. Mews is better suited for properties that need guest self-service options, complex billing workflows, and seamless third-party app connectivity. For segments like hostels and boutique hotels with over 100 reviews each, Mews maintains a slight edge.
The data on luxury hotels is mixed but favors Mews for its broader international reach and features. However, the review volume for certain niche segments like motels or extended stay is limited, making definitive recommendations for those property types less conclusive.
eviivo scores 4.5/5 in ease of use and 4.4/5 in onboarding from 230 reviews, with users frequently citing the mobile app’s intuitiveness and rapid staff training. One reviewer noted that concierge staff found the navigation visually easy and promo creation took just five minutes—a workflow efficiency that reduces front desk training time significantly. Users describe eviivo’s interface as practical for daily operations, enabling teams to manage bookings and housekeeping with minimal friction.
Mews scores slightly higher in ease of use at 4.7/5 but matches eviivo’s 4.4/5 onboarding rating over a much larger sample of 959 reviews. Reviewers praise Mews for its modern, clear interface that shortens onboarding and daily use, with particular kudos for front desk and housekeeping teams adapting quickly. Some note complexity in advanced settings, but overall the platform supports rapid adoption. The Mews University and online training resources contribute to smoother onboarding, even in properties without prior PMS experience.
Despite Mews’s slightly higher ease-of-use rating, the difference is under 0.3 points and both products share identical onboarding scores, so the edge is even.
Edge: Even.
Both platforms share 51 core PMS features such as reservation management, guest communications, billing, and channel integrations. However, Mews includes eight hotel-relevant features that eviivo lacks, which affect operational workflows significantly:
eviivo has no unique features not found in Mews. Its strength lies in simplicity and channel management integration rather than specialized tools.
Edge: Mews PMS.
eviivo’s customer support rating is 4.4/5, matched by its onboarding score of 4.4/5 from 230 reviews. Users often describe direct support as responsive and knowledgeable, with hands-on onboarding reducing the burden on internal teams. Positive reviewer quotes highlight quick and helpful assistance with minimal downtime. However, a few negative reviews mention conversion issues from previous platforms with insufficient support during forced migrations.
Mews scores slightly lower in customer support at 4.3/5 but matches eviivo’s onboarding score at 4.4/5 from 959 reviews. While many users praise proactive account managers and extensive training resources, some note slower response times and reliance on chat support, which can delay urgent issue resolution. Despite this, Mews’s support is generally effective and praised for its continuous platform updates.
Both platforms have support and onboarding ratings within 0.3 points and large review counts, so the customer support edge is even.
Edge: Even.
eviivo lists 35 verified integrations, including key channel managers like Expedia, Booking.com, Airbnb, and tools like Hotelchamp and Tripadvisor. Unique integrations include the proprietary eviivo channel manager and KeyNest, a key exchange service useful for vacation rentals.
Mews features an extensive ecosystem with 352 verified partners, over ten times eviivo’s count. Shared integrations include top OTAs and revenue management tools, but Mews also provides unique integrations like Criton, Right Revenue, Sage accounting, FLEXIPASS keyless mobile access, and numerous digital marketing and developer services. The Mews Marketplace offers hoteliers scalable tech options across guest services, payments, POS, and more.
Hotels requiring broad third-party app ecosystems, multi-property configurations, or local payment systems will find Mews’s integration set far superior. eviivo’s smaller ecosystem suits properties focused primarily on core booking and channel management without complex add-ons.
Edge: Mews PMS.
Both products hold a 4.6/5 overall rating, but Mews has nearly four times the review volume (959 versus 230) and more recent reviews with a last-six-month rating of 4.4/5 compared to eviivo’s 4.1/5. This suggests Mews’s current user satisfaction is slightly higher and better reflects the present product state.
By segment, eviivo scores best in Bed & Breakfasts & Inns (4.7/5 across 111 reviews), Vacation Rentals & Villas (4.7/5, 78 reviews), and Boutique Hotels (4.7/5, 48 reviews). Mews leads in Boutique Hotels (4.6/5, 526 reviews), City Center Hotels (4.6/5, 333 reviews), and Hostels (4.7/5, 168 reviews), segments where eviivo has fewer than 10 reviews, limiting direct comparison.
For Luxury Hotels, eviivo has a slightly higher rating (4.8/5, 41 reviews) than Mews (4.6/5, 247 reviews), but the volume favors Mews as more representative. Mews dominates in volume and current ratings in segments like limited service hotels, hostels, and city hotels.
Considering volume, recency, and segment coverage, Mews holds an advantage in ratings, particularly for urban and multi-property operators, while eviivo excels in smaller, independent lodging categories.
Edge: Even.
eviivo’s base price is $700 with no published per-room or monthly flat fees, and no trial offered. There are no implementation fees reported. Pricing transparency is limited beyond the base price.
Mews’s base price is $900, also without per-room fees, monthly flat rates, or implementation costs. No trial information is published either.
Given both have similar pricing models with base fees around $700-$900 and no publicly disclosed variable pricing, there is no decisive pricing edge.
The core difference between eviivo Suite™ PMS and Mews PMS lies in their operational focus and scalability. eviivo excels at serving small to midsize independent hotels, B&Bs, and vacation rentals with a straightforward, mobile-friendly platform centered on reservations, channel management, and guest messaging. Mews offers a more feature-rich, highly integrated system designed for boutique hotels, hostels, and multi-property operations seeking advanced automation, self-service options, and a vast tech ecosystem.
Choose eviivo Suite™ PMS if your property values simplicity, fast onboarding, and strong channel management with intuitive mobile access—particularly for Bed & Breakfasts, vacation rentals, and small boutique hotels. Its proven track record in saving hours of manual work and growing multi-property portfolios makes it ideal for independent operators who want a reliable all-in-one system without the complexity of extensive integrations or advanced guest CRM.
Choose Mews PMS if your hotel needs multi-currency and multi-lingual support, integrated ID scanning, rules-based room assignments, and guest self-service kiosks. Mews is better suited for properties that require high scalability, customizable integrations across payments, POS, and marketing, or manage multiple properties under one system. Its automation capabilities reduce front desk workload and enhance guest experiences in larger boutique hotels, hostels, and urban hotels.
Both systems are highly rated and widely adopted; your choice should hinge on property size, operational complexity, and the necessity for advanced features versus streamlined usability.
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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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...."
"It was vital for us to find a hospitality cloud that would give us the freedom to innovate and move quickly with new technology – that’s one of the main reasons we chose Mews."
"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..."
"Since moving to Mews, we can be so much more agile in how we operate, both in terms of how we engage with guests and testing out new integrations and tools through Mews Marketplace..."
"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,..."
"We want to provide the best hospitality for guests anywhere in the country, and Mews is definitely the right solution to help us achieve that goal."
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.
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What hoteliers love
Support quality and onboarding are major differentiators in the reviews: many customers praise responsive account managers, helpful onboarding, and st... Support quality and onboarding are major differentiators in the reviews: many customers praise responsive account managers, helpful onboarding, and strong training resources. The negative side is just as clear, with some users describing slow tickets, weak escalation paths, or support that feels too dependent on chat and articles.
A dominant theme is that Mews is easy to learn, visually clear, and intuitive for reception, housekeeping, and management teams. Reviewers say the int... A dominant theme is that Mews is easy to learn, visually clear, and intuitive for reception, housekeeping, and management teams. Reviewers say the interface shortens onboarding time and makes daily navigation simpler, though a few mention the complexity grows with advanced settings.
Users repeatedly say Mews automates routine hotel tasks such as check-in/out, billing, emails, room assignment, and operations follow-up, which saves... Users repeatedly say Mews automates routine hotel tasks such as check-in/out, billing, emails, room assignment, and operations follow-up, which saves time and reduces manual work. Many note that this efficiency lets teams focus more on guest service and run the property with fewer errors and less paperwork.
Where hoteliers push back
Many reviews focus on Mews simplifying payments, invoices, card handling, and posting charges to guest accounts or outlets. At the same time, billing... Many reviews focus on Mews simplifying payments, invoices, card handling, and posting charges to guest accounts or outlets. At the same time, billing workflows are one of the most common pain points, with users citing split bills, refunds, routing, invoice corrections, and accounting reconciliation as areas that still need work.
Reporting is one of the most discussed topics, with users wanting better dashboards, deeper analytics, more flexible filters, and cleaner exports for... Reporting is one of the most discussed topics, with users wanting better dashboards, deeper analytics, more flexible filters, and cleaner exports for finance and operations. Many say Mews provides useful data, but the reporting layer still feels inconsistent, hard to customize, or too dependent on exporting into Excel.
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Unique capabilities
It depends on your requirements. eviivo Suite™ PMS and Mews PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. eviivo Suite™ PMS offers 35 verified integration partners, while Mews PMS offers 352. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Mews PMS leads in ease of use at 4.7/5 vs 4.4/5. 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™ PMS: No. Mews PMS: 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 89 and Mews has 99. 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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