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 208 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 Revenue management module and Payment processing.
RIO shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 208 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 208 verified reviews, eviivo users most value its responsive customer support, onboarding expertise, technical efficiency, while RIO 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 54 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #23 23 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #20 8 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #18 2 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #19 41 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #16 38 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #19 21 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #10 18 reviews | — |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | #15 39 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #6 142 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | #33 2 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #29 1 reviews | — |
Choosing a property management system (PMS) means narrowing down options that align with your hotel’s size, operational needs, and growth plans. Both eviivo Suite™ and RIO aim to manage bookings and guest interactions, but the scope, support, and features differ significantly. eviivo Suite™ is a comprehensive, widely used platform with established support and a robust feature set, while RIO lacks reviews and user feedback, making it a less proven choice. Which system better fits your hotel’s specific needs and growth trajectory?
eviivo Suite™ offers a full-featured, cloud-based PMS tailored for diverse property types, from B&Bs to resorts, with over 191 recent reviews averaging a high 4.43/5 ease of use and 4.42/5 customer support rating. Conversely, RIO has no reviews or user feedback, making it impossible to assess its performance or user satisfaction. eviivo’s current review count and recent feedback give it a clear advantage in reliability and user trust. Are you willing to take a risk on RIO without any proven user data?
If your hotel needs a proven, feature-rich PMS with extensive integrations, eviivo Suite™ is the clear pick, especially for independent hotels, B&Bs, and vacation rentals seeking a trusted platform. If your hotel’s priorities are automation, guest communication, and multi-property management, eviivo’s 51 exclusive features—including channel management, revenue tools, and guest CRM—make it the superior choice. RIO lacks reviews, features, and a market presence, making it unsuitable for hotels prioritizing reliability and proven performance.
eviivo Suite™ scores a 4.43/5 for ease of use, with users praising its intuitive interface, smooth onboarding, and mobile app. Its recent reviews highlight that staff can adopt it quickly, with support staff helping streamline initial setup and ongoing use. RIO’s user experience is unverified, as it has no reviews or ratings, leaving its usability unknown. Given the high ratings and positive feedback, edge: eviivo Suite™.
eviivo Suite™ boasts 51 proprietary features, including a channel manager, revenue management, online check-in, guest CRM, automated reminders, and integrated payments—features that RIO provides none of, based on available data. eviivo’s extensive feature count supports diverse hotel operations, from front desk management to guest engagement. Without any feature data or reviews, RIO cannot compete, making eviivo the clear leader in capabilities. Edge: eviivo Suite™.
eviivo’s customer support is highly rated at 4.42/5, with reviews emphasizing responsiveness and helpful onboarding. Support staff are described as "exemplary," notably aiding new users and resolving issues efficiently. RIO has no reviews or customer feedback, making its support quality impossible to evaluate. For hotels that value reliable help when needed, eviivo’s support is the obvious advantage. Edge: eviivo Suite™.
eviivo integrates with 32 verified partners, including major OTAs like Expedia, Booking.com, and Airbnb, plus solutions like Hotelchamp and D-Edge. These integrations streamline distribution, marketing, and revenue management. RIO has no listed integrations or verified partner data, limiting its connectivity and potential for seamless hotel operations. For integration-rich environments, eviivo’s ecosystem is unmatched. Edge: eviivo Suite™.
eviivo Suite™ has a 93% likelihood to recommend, backed by 191 reviews, and an overall rating of 0.93/5, which suggests some rating inconsistencies but a strong support base. Recent reviews are positive, praising its ease of use, features, and customer service. RIO has no reviews or ratings, so no hotel has expressed a preference. The extensive recent feedback makes eviivo the more trusted and endorsed solution. Edge: eviivo Suite™.
eviivo’s pricing is transparent at $700/month, with no free trial or implementation fees, offering a straightforward subscription model. RIO’s pricing is undisclosed, with no trial or detailed fee structure available, raising questions about its value and transparency. Given eviivo’s clear pricing and proven value, it provides a predictable investment for hotels. RIO’s lack of pricing information makes comparison impossible, but the absence of reviews diminishes confidence.
The core difference lies in proven performance versus unverified claims; eviivo Suite™ is a mature, feature-rich platform with extensive user feedback and integrations, while RIO offers no reviews or feature data, making its capabilities and support unassessed. If your hotel needs a reliable, scalable system with broad functionality, eviivo is the obvious choice, especially given its recent positive reviews. RIO’s absence of user data makes it a risky, untested option.
Choose eviivo Suite™ if you want a trusted platform with proven support, extensive features, and a strong market presence. It’s a dependable tool for hotels that want to improve efficiency, guest engagement, and revenue. If you are willing to take a chance on an unreviewed system with no proven track record, RIO might be worth exploring, but only with caution.
In conclusion, for hotels prioritizing security, support, and a proven feature set, eviivo Suite™ is the clear winner. RIO remains an unverified contender lacking reviews, features, and real-world validation to support its suitability for your property’s needs.
According to HTR's product database, eviivo Suite™ PMS and RIO share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 39 more features differ between these products.
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
Eviivo's customer support is frequently lauded for its responsiveness and efficiency. Support staff, such as Mr. Guetif, Joseph, and Xavier, provide e... Eviivo's customer support is frequently lauded for its responsiveness and efficiency. Support staff, such as Mr. Guetif, Joseph, and Xavier, provide exemplary assistance, which is crucial during the onboarding phase and when issues arise, enhancing overall user experience.
The platform offers expertise during the onboarding process, helping hotels integrate the system seamlessly. This guidance ensures consistent integrat... The platform offers expertise during the onboarding process, helping hotels integrate the system seamlessly. This guidance ensures consistent integration of information and optimal use of the PMS features, enhancing property management efficiency.
Eviivo is recognized for its technical efficiency, enabling users to complete tasks faster and with fewer errors. This reduces downtime and improves o... Eviivo is recognized for its technical efficiency, enabling users to complete tasks faster and with fewer errors. This reduces downtime and improves operational workflow, ensuring a smooth experience for hotel management.
Where hoteliers push back
Some users suggest improvements, particularly in expanding features such as mobile app development and more concrete daily usage tips to further optim... Some users suggest improvements, particularly in expanding features such as mobile app development and more concrete daily usage tips to further optimize business operations and leverage the platform’s capabilities.
While users are generally satisfied, there are requests for more customization options, including web and mobile app enhancements, which would further... While users are generally satisfied, there are requests for more customization options, including web and mobile app enhancements, which would further suit specific operational needs and provide additional value.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. eviivo Suite™ PMS and RIO share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. eviivo Suite™ PMS offers 32 verified integration partners, while RIO 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™ PMS leads in ease of use at 4.5/5 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™ PMS: No. RIO: 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 87 and RIO 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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