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 Mobile App and Guest Communication (SMS Messaging).
VIPS shines , with exclusive features like Lobby Kiosk.
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 VIPS 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 | — |
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| Boutique ▾ | #19 41 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #16 38 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #19 21 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #10 18 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #15 39 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #6 142 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | #33 2 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #29 1 reviews | — |
You're evaluating two property management systems: eviivo Suite™ by eviivo and VIPS PMS by VIPS. Both aim to streamline your hotel or rental operations, but they differ significantly in features, support, and market presence. eviivo is a more established player with a broader user base, especially among independent hotels and vacation rentals, while VIPS is newer and less widely reviewed. Your choice depends on your hotel's size, market focus, and specific operational needs.
While both systems seek to simplify management, eviivo’s extensive reviews and recent positive feedback make it a clear front-runner. Is your hotel ready for a platform backed by a large, active user community and proven support?
eviivo Suite and VIPS PMS aim to serve hospitality operations by consolidating reservations, communication, and channel management into one platform. eviivo is trusted by over 28,000 accommodations, with a high customer satisfaction score—4.42 out of 5 for support and 87 out of 100 in overall effectiveness—based on recent reviews. VIPS, with no reviews, remains untested at scale.
eviivo’s recent reviews highlight its ease of use, strong customer support, and robust feature set, whereas VIPS’s lack of feedback makes it difficult to assess its real-world performance. Do you want a system with proven operational efficiency and a thriving user community?
If your hotel needs a well-established platform with a global footprint and comprehensive features, choose eviivo. It's ideal for independent hotels, vacation rentals, and boutique properties that value reliable integrations and extensive support.
If you’re a smaller operation with straightforward needs, or if you’re exploring new solutions without a large existing footprint, VIPS might seem appealing—though its lack of reviews makes this a gamble. For most hotels, especially those seeking proven support, eviivo offers a safer, more proven route.
eviivo’s user interface scores 4.43 out of 5, with recent reviews praising its intuitive design and mobile app, which is a favorite among users. Support and onboarding are also rated highly at 4.42 out of 5, with users citing responsive assistance and helpful onboarding guidance.
VIPS, lacking reviews, offers no comparable data on usability or support. Based on current information, eviivo’s platform is clearly easier to adopt and operate confidently. Edge: eviivo Suite.
eviivo offers 43 features, including unique capabilities like a dedicated guest messaging app, multi-currency support, online checkout, shift planning, and an AI-powered guest communication tool. VIPS provides only two exclusive features: lobby kiosk and rules-based room assignments.
While VIPS covers core PMS functionalities, eviivo’s richer feature set caters to a wider range of operational needs and integration options. For hotels seeking a versatile, feature-rich platform, eviivo’s extensive capabilities give it a clear edge.
eviivo’s recent reviews highlight its support rating of 4.42 out of 5, with users praising the responsiveness and expertise of staff like Joseph and Xavier. The onboarding process is similarly rated 4.38 out of 5, with many customers mentioning how support helped optimize platform use.
VIPS, with no reviews, provides no available data on support quality. Given the importance of reliable support in day-to-day operations, eviivo’s proven service makes it the better choice. Edge: eviivo Suite.
eviivo integrates with 32 verified partners, including major OTAs like Expedia, Booking.com, and Airbnb, plus specialized services like TripAdvisor and PriceLabs. VIPS has 11 verified integrations, including popular systems like SiteMinder and RevControl, but fewer overall.
For hotels relying on a broad array of integrations to maximize visibility and operational efficiency, eviivo’s larger partner ecosystem is advantageous. Edge: eviivo Suite.
eviivo’s recent reviews and a high NPS score of 8.87 out of 10 reflect strong customer satisfaction, especially among vacation rentals and B&Bs. The platform’s support and ease of use are consistently praised, contributing to a 95% likelihood to recommend, based on 191 reviews in the past six months.
VIPS has no reviews, so there is no data on user satisfaction. Based on available evidence, eviivo’s user ratings are significantly more favorable. Edge: eviivo Suite.
eviivo’s pricing starts at $700 monthly, with no free trial or implementation fees. VIPS costs $800 monthly, also without a free trial or setup fees. Both are fixed monthly fees, but eviivo’s slightly lower starting price and larger feature set may offer better value.
If budget is a critical factor, eviivo’s competitive pricing combined with its extensive features makes it a compelling choice.
eviivo supports large and small properties alike, especially those that need a proven, scalable platform.
VIPS might suit very small or experimental operations, but its untested status poses risks.
eviivo offers a well-rounded, feature-rich system with a large, active user base and recent positive reviews. Its support, integrations, and ease of use make it suitable for a broad range of properties, from small B&Bs to large portfolios.
VIPS presents a modular, simple solution but lacks the user feedback needed to confirm its reliability and performance. Without reviews or proven support, VIPS remains a riskier choice for most hoteliers.
If your hotel requires a trusted, established platform with ongoing support and extensive features, eviivo is the clear choice. It’s proven to deliver operational efficiencies, better guest experiences, and measurable growth for a wide variety of property types.
Choose VIPS only if you prefer a minimal, potentially lower-cost solution and are willing to accept the unknowns that come with no user feedback. For most hotels seeking stability and proven performance, eviivo’s platform is the safer, smarter investment.
According to HTR's product database, eviivo Suite™ PMS and VIPS PMS share 43 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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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
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
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Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. eviivo Suite™ PMS and VIPS PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. eviivo Suite™ PMS offers 32 verified integration partners, while VIPS PMS offers 11. 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. VIPS 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 87 and VIPS 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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