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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 Payment processing.
Side-by-side ratings based on 230 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $700/mo | Contact sales |
| Verified Reviews | 230 | 0 |
After analyzing 230 verified reviews, eviivo users most value its customer support and onboarding, ease of use and daily operations, reporting and analytics, while Rental Network Software 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.
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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 by eviivo and RNS by Rental Network Software serve different operational needs with limited overlap. eviivo is a comprehensive property management system (PMS) designed for independent hotels, B&Bs, vacation rentals, and multi-property portfolios, offering a full suite of reservation management, channel distribution, guest communication, and housekeeping tools. In contrast, RNS focuses exclusively on revenue management and dynamic pricing optimization, aiming to enhance revenue without providing PMS functionalities.
Both address critical hotel challenges: eviivo centralizes property operations and guest management, reducing manual workload and improving booking accuracy, while RNS targets pricing strategy, using real-time data analytics to optimize rates and occupancy. If your hotel seeks a full PMS solution that simplifies daily operations from front desk to housekeeping, eviivo is the operational choice. If your priority is solely revenue optimization on top of an existing PMS, RNS may be considered, though no verified data or reviews substantiate its current market presence.
If you operate a small to medium independent hotel, B&B, or vacation rental in markets across North America or Europe, choose eviivo Suite™ PMS because its 230 verified reviews average 4.6/5 overall with 25 recent reviews maintaining a strong 4.1/5 rating. Its channel manager integrates with major OTAs like Booking.com and Expedia, automating rate and availability updates and supporting multi-property management from a single interface. Its mobile app and housekeeping modules enhance operational agility and staff coordination.
If your hotel requires a revenue management system to augment pricing strategies without replacing your current PMS, you might consider RNS, but its lack of verified reviews, integrations, or case studies means its effectiveness and market fit are unproven. Without published pricing or feature details and no user feedback, relying on RNS involves significant risk. Therefore, eviivo is the data-backed choice for operational PMS needs and direct booking growth, while RNS cannot be recommended based on available evidence.
eviivo Suite™ PMS holds a 4.5/5 ease-of-use rating from 230 verified reviews, with users praising its intuitive navigation and fast onboarding. Reviewers highlight how quickly front desk teams and housekeeping staff adapt, citing streamlined promo setup and a visual calendar that clarifies bookings. The mobile app further supports staff adoption by enabling property management on the go. RNS lacks any verified user ratings, making it impossible to assess its ease of use or onboarding experience.
The consistent praise for eviivo’s intuitive interface and fast staff training contrasts with the absence of data for RNS, leaving eviivo the clear operational choice for ease of use. Edge: Even.
eviivo offers 51 unique hotel-relevant features that RNS lacks entirely. These include a channel manager synchronized with leading OTAs, guest CRM, ancillary revenue tracking, booking engine, housekeeping modules with mobile apps, automated night audit, and integrated payment processing. This breadth supports front desk workflows, housekeeping communication, revenue reporting, and guest engagement from a single platform. Features like eviivo Concierge provide AI-powered guest messaging, automating responses 24/7.
RNS provides only revenue management functions without any PMS features. Its lack of channel management, guest communication, or housekeeping tools means it cannot replace a PMS or support day-to-day hotel operations. Hotels wanting full operational control should select eviivo. Edge: eviivo Suite™ PMS.
eviivo’s customer support rates 4.4/5 overall with 230 reviews, praised for responsiveness and knowledgeable onboarding teams who proactively assist with setup, reducing staff training time. Users report fast resolution of issues and ongoing support that improves operational confidence. RNS has no verified customer support ratings or testimonials, leaving its support capabilities unverified.
The volume and positivity of eviivo’s support reviews provide strong evidence of reliable service, while RNS’s unknown support quality presents a risk for hotels requiring dependable vendor partnership. Edge: Even.
eviivo integrates with 35 verified partners, including major OTAs like Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, and channel managers like eRevMax and D-Edge, which are critical for distribution and revenue management in global markets. It also supports integrations with guest experience platforms such as Duve and automation tools like RoomPriceGenie for pricing optimization.
RNS has no verified integrations or partnerships listed, limiting its interoperability with existing PMS or booking systems. Hotels relying on a connected tech stack benefit from eviivo’s extensive partner ecosystem. Edge: eviivo Suite™ PMS.
eviivo’s 4.6/5 overall rating from 230 reviews, including 25 in the last six months with a 4.1/5 rating, reflects current product quality and satisfaction. Hotels across segments rate it highly: Bed & Breakfast & Inns average 4.7/5 (111 reviews), Vacation Rentals & Villas 4.7/5 (78 reviews), Boutique Hotels 4.7/5 (48 reviews), and Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments 4.8/5 (22 reviews). Smaller segments like Motels (7 reviews) and Resorts (27 reviews) also report favorable experiences.
RNS has no recorded reviews or ratings, so no direct comparison is possible. The quantity and recency of eviivo’s reviews make its ratings robust and representative. Edge: Even.
eviivo publishes a base price of $700 with no implementation fee, no trial, and no per-room or flat monthly pricing disclosed. This suggests a customizable pricing model likely based on property size or portfolio volume, consistent with mid-market PMS pricing. RNS does not publish any pricing details, preventing direct cost comparison or budget analysis.
Without pricing transparency from RNS, hotels cannot evaluate total cost of ownership or ROI confidently. eviivo’s published base price and value ratings offer a clearer financial framework.
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eviivo Suite™ PMS by eviivo is a mature, cloud-based property management system with extensive features covering booking management, guest communication, housekeeping, channel management, and multi-property support. It offers a mobile app and AI-powered guest messaging, integrating with 35 verified partners to cover major distribution and operational needs. Its 230 reviews averaging 4.6/5 demonstrate strong user satisfaction across diverse hotel segments.
RNS by Rental Network Software is a revenue management system focused on pricing optimization. It lacks PMS functionalities, verified user reviews, integrations, pricing transparency, or support data, making it untestable and unproven by current market standards.
Choose eviivo if you want a proven all-in-one PMS that supports property operations end-to-end, improves direct bookings through channel management, and offers mobile and AI tools. Its clear operational advantages and strong vendor support reduce risk for independent hotels and small portfolios.
Choose RNS only if you already have a PMS and need to add revenue management capabilities, acknowledging the absence of public evidence on product performance or adoption. Without verified data, RNS remains a speculative option compared to eviivo’s established presence.
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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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
It depends on your requirements. eviivo Suite™ PMS and RNS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. eviivo Suite™ PMS offers 35 verified integration partners, while RNS offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
eviivo Suite™ PMS: No. RNS: 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 Rental Network Software 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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