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 129 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:
Exely shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Integrated Payment Processing and Booking Performance and Pace Reporting.
Tiscover AG shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 129 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $100/mo | Contact sales |
| Verified Reviews | 129 | 0 |
After analyzing 129 verified reviews, Exely users most value its channel manager integration and synchronization, user interface and usability, support and responsiveness, while Tiscover AG users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Channel Managers 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 26 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #9 51 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #14 5 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #7 5 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #15 29 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #13 27 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #15 14 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #14 6 reviews | — |
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| North America | #18 2 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #19 10 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #5 67 reviews | — |
| Middle East ▾ | #7 13 reviews | — |
Choosing the right channel management software can significantly impact your hotel's revenue and operational efficiency. Exely Channel Manager by Exely and Tiscover by Tiscover AG are two options, but only Exely has recent, substantial user feedback backing its performance. While Tiscover offers destination management for tourism organizations, Exely focuses solely on streamlining online distribution for hotels. Are you looking for a dedicated hotel channel manager with proven results?
Exely Channel Manager holds the edge with over 100 reviews in the past six months, an average rating of 85.1 out of 100, and a 98% likelihood to recommend. Tiscover has no recent reviews or ratings, making it impossible to evaluate its current performance. For hotels seeking a reliable, well-supported channel management solution, Exely is the clear choice.
Both products aim to optimize your online room distribution, but their focus diverges. Exely provides a dedicated channel manager specifically designed for hotels, with features like real-time synchronization, multi-channel support, and advanced analytics. Tiscover, in contrast, is primarily a destination management system catering to tourism organizations, with limited hotel-specific functionality and no recent reviews to confirm its effectiveness. Given the available data, especially the recent feedback, Exely is better suited for your hotel’s distribution needs.
If your hotel needs a proven, user-friendly channel management tool that can reduce manual work, increase revenue, and integrate with multiple OTAs, go with Exely. Its extensive feature set—including inventory management, multi-lingual support, and analytics—is tailored for hotel operators seeking efficiency. Conversely, if your hotel is part of a broader tourism offering requiring comprehensive destination management, Tiscover might be relevant, but the lack of user reviews means you risk choosing an untested solution. For hotel-specific distribution, Exely is the safer, more reliable pick.
Exely scores a near-perfect 4.95 out of 5 for ease of use, with high marks for its intuitive interface and simple onboarding process, supported by a 4.86/5 onboarding rating. Users report that Exely’s dashboard is straightforward, making it easy for staff to adopt and operate. Tiscover provides no recent reviews or user ratings, so its ease of use cannot be accurately assessed. Based on current data, Edge: Exely.
Exely offers 13 unique features including channel self-mapping, derived rates, weekly and monthly rate support, inventory management, bulk updates, 2-way real-time integrations, multi-currency, multi-lingual, and detailed analytics dashboards. Tiscover’s feature set appears to be more aligned with destination management, with no specific hotel channel management features listed or verified. Given the feature count and user validation, Exely clearly leads in hotel-centric functionality. Edge: Exely.
Exely’s support and onboarding ratings both stand at 4.95/5, with users describing the support team as "responsive and helpful," capable of resolving issues quickly. Exely’s recent reviews emphasize satisfaction with customer service, making it a dependable partner. Tiscover offers no recent support reviews, leaving its service quality unverified. Based on current data, Edge: Exely.
Exely boasts 8 verified partners, including Hotellab, Oracle Hospitality, Mews, Booking.com, and others. Tiscover has no verified integrations listed or available, limiting its connectivity options. For hotels relying on multiple systems and OTAs, Exely’s extensive integration portfolio provides a significant advantage. Edge: Exely.
Exely’s reviews indicate high satisfaction, with a 98% likelihood to recommend and a 9.8/10 NPS score. Its recent reviews from a variety of hotel segments, including luxury, boutique, and city hotels, underscore its broad appeal. Tiscover has no recent reviews or ratings, making it impossible to gauge user satisfaction. Given the data, Exely’s user ratings overwhelmingly favor it. Edge: Exely.
Exely’s pricing model is transparent at $100 per month, with no implementation or setup fees, and no free tier. Tiscover’s pricing is not publicly available, and no cost details are provided, which could complicate budgeting and comparison. For clear value and predictable costs, Exely offers more certainty.
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Exely is a dedicated, hotel-centric channel manager with proven recent user satisfaction, extensive features, and a strong partner network. It significantly simplifies online distribution, giving you more control and insight into your revenue streams. Tiscover, while suitable for destination management and tourism organizations, lacks recent reviews and verified hotel-specific features, making it less reliable for hotel distribution.
If your goal is to improve online booking efficiency, reduce workload, and increase revenue, go with Exely. Its recent positive feedback and feature set make it the better choice for most hotels. Tiscover might serve broader tourism functions but is not recommended unless your hotel specifically needs destination management capabilities.
In conclusion, for your hotel’s channel management needs, Exely’s well-documented recent performance makes it the smarter, safer investment. Choose Exely if you want a proven, feature-rich, hotel-focused solution that can deliver measurable results today.
Channel Managers 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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According to HTR's product database, Exely Channel Manager and Tiscover share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 1 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 1 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"Once we switched to Exely, we immediately noticed a significant increase in reservations from online travel agencies. We discovered that our previous system had blocked some availa..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
The robust integration and synchronization abilities of Exely facilitate smooth channel management with minimal errors. Users commend how effectively... The robust integration and synchronization abilities of Exely facilitate smooth channel management with minimal errors. Users commend how effectively it connects with PMS and OTAs, though some desire improvements in certain PMS integrations.
Exely's user-friendly interface is highlighted as a strength, making it easy for hotel staff to manage daily operations. However, some users suggest f... Exely's user-friendly interface is highlighted as a strength, making it easy for hotel staff to manage daily operations. However, some users suggest further customization and modernization to enhance the user experience.
Exely's support team is praised for its responsiveness and willingness to assist, contributing to reliable service. However, some suggest quicker resp... Exely's support team is praised for its responsiveness and willingness to assist, contributing to reliable service. However, some suggest quicker response times during peak hours.
Where hoteliers push back
While Exely provides vital performance insights, users express a need for more detailed and customizable reporting options to better analyze channel e... While Exely provides vital performance insights, users express a need for more detailed and customizable reporting options to better analyze channel effectiveness and drive strategic decisions.
Despite Exely's advanced customization options for booking rules and promotions, some users wish for even more flexible design options for website tem... Despite Exely's advanced customization options for booking rules and promotions, some users wish for even more flexible design options for website templates and report formats.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Exely Channel Manager and Tiscover share many core Channel Managers features, but each has unique capabilities. Exely Channel Manager offers 8 verified integration partners, while Tiscover offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Exely Channel Manager leads in ease of use at 5.0/5 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.
Exely Channel Manager: No. Tiscover: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Channel Managers 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. Exely has an HT Score of 85 and Tiscover AG 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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