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 188 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:
Easygoband shines .
Guestnet shines in customer support , with exclusive features like Mobile Checkin and Mobile Checkout.
Side-by-side ratings based on 188 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 188 verified reviews, Easygoband users most value its , while Guestnet users highlight user-friendly interface, seamless information dissemination, positive guest experience. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel Guest Apps 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) ▾ | #21 2 reviews | #2 56 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #27 2 reviews | #2 85 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #5 13 reviews | #17 2 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #7 6 reviews | #23 0 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #11 14 reviews | #3 52 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #11 16 reviews | #3 66 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #14 7 reviews | #7 18 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #3 14 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #6 15 reviews | #13 3 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #24 1 reviews | #2 158 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #16 0 reviews |
Choosing the right hotel guest app can significantly impact your guest experience and operational efficiency. Goguest by Easygoband and Guestnet are two prominent options in this space, each designed to enhance communication, streamline services, and drive revenue. While Goguest offers a comprehensive, customizable platform focused on guest control and operational analytics, Guestnet emphasizes seamless communication, automation, and integration without requiring app downloads. How do you decide which best suits your hotel’s needs?
Both Goguest and Guestnet aim to improve guest engagement and hotel operations. Goguest centers on enabling guests to manage their stay through their smartphones, offering features like in-room dining, activity booking, and room control, complemented by detailed analytics for hotel management. Guestnet, however, provides a web-based, fully customizable guest portal that facilitates communication, upselling, and service management across multiple channels without requiring guests to install an app.
Goguest has a broader set of modules, including tailored promotions and reports, with a focus on revenue growth. Guestnet, in contrast, emphasizes ease of access, multi-channel content distribution, and deep PMS integration, making it a strong choice for hotels prioritizing operational automation and guest self-service. Do you need a fully customizable, feature-rich app or a flexible, multi-channel communication platform?
If your hotel needs a highly customizable guest engagement system that allows guests to control their stay from their smartphones and provides detailed analytics, Goguest is the better fit. Its modules focus on in-room services, activity reservations, and revenue-driving promotions, making it ideal for resorts and luxury properties aiming to enhance in-stay experiences and optimize operational data.
If your hotel requires a digital guest communication platform that minimizes app downloads, supports multi-channel content, and offers strong PMS integrations, Guestnet is the superior choice. It suits boutique hotels, independent properties, and chains that want a seamless, engaging guest experience with less reliance on app-based interactions.
Given the recent surge in reviews—152 for Guestnet versus only 22 for Goguest—the more current and extensive feedback for Guestnet indicates a more reliable, tested platform today. Which approach aligns better with your hotel’s digital strategy?
Guestnet’s user-friendly interface garners a 4.74/5 rating, with many users praising its intuitive design that simplifies guest and staff interactions. Goguest, despite a slightly higher ease-of-use score of 4.82/5, has fewer recent reviews, raising questions about its current user experience.
Guestnet’s onboarding process is rated 4.66/5, with consistent praise for quick setup and minimal staff training. Goguest scores 4.71/5 for onboarding, but the absence of recent reviews raises concerns about ongoing usability improvements.
Edge: Guestnet.
Goguest offers a robust set of features—integrating with multiple booking and operations modules, providing tailored promotions, and generating actionable reports, with a total of 8 core features. It lacks some specific functions like mobile check-in or direct messaging but excels in operational data.
Guestnet provides 12 features, including unique functionalities like Mobile Check-in, App download, Mobile Checkout, and Guest Messaging—features Goguest does not include. Its ability to distribute content across channels and deeply integrate with PMS enhances automation.
Edge: Guestnet.
Goguest’s support rating is 4.5/5, with reviewers citing its reliable assistance and good onboarding. However, the limited number of recent reviews (only 22) makes it harder to assess current support quality.
Guestnet scores slightly higher at 4.82/5, with numerous reviews highlighting responsive support, helpful onboarding, and continuous platform improvements. Guestnet’s larger user base (152 reviews) and recent feedback suggest more consistent, high-quality support.
Edge: Guestnet.
Guestnet excels with 20 verified integrations—including key partners like Mews, ASA Hotelsoftware, and Websline—facilitating extensive connectivity across PMS, POS, and other hotel systems.
Goguest offers 6 verified partners, including Oracle Hospitality and Onity, but has fewer options overall. The shared integration with Mews is a plus, but Guestnet’s broader ecosystem provides more flexibility and automation potential.
Edge: Guestnet.
Guestnet’s reviews are more recent and plentiful, totaling 152 reviews with a 96.36 HT score, indicating stronger overall user satisfaction. Its high Likelihood to Recommend (95%) and recent positive feedback from diverse hotel segments reinforce its standing.
Goguest’s reviews are fewer (22) and have not been updated in the last six months, making it less reliable for current performance insights. The limited feedback suggests it may not be meeting evolving hotel needs.
Edge: Guestnet.
Goguest’s pricing starts at $400 per month, with no mention of a trial or additional fees, providing a straightforward subscription model. Guestnet’s base price is $500 per month, also without a trial, making it slightly more expensive but equally transparent.
Both platforms lack free tiers or trial options, so budget considerations should include the value of features and support. Your decision may hinge on which platform’s offerings justify the price difference.
Goguest offers a robust, customizable platform with a focus on in-room control, detailed analytics, and targeted promotions. Its core strength lies in enabling guests to manage their entire stay through their smartphones, making it ideal for resorts and luxury properties seeking to elevate guest control and operational insights.
Guestnet, on the other hand, is a highly versatile, web-based guest engagement platform with a larger user base, recent positive reviews, and more integration options. It excels in multi-channel communication, automation, and seamless PMS connectivity, making it suitable for hotels looking to simplify guest interactions and boost operational efficiency without requiring app downloads.
If your hotel needs a feature-rich, app-based experience with detailed operational data, Goguest is the better choice. But for a scalable, easy-to-deploy, multi-channel guest platform that integrates deeply into your existing systems, Guestnet clearly stands out.
In conclusion: For most hotels evaluating current needs, Guestnet’s higher review count, recent positive feedback, and broader integration ecosystem make it the recommended choice.
Hotel Guest Apps 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, Goguest Hotel Guest App (by Easygoband) and Guestnet share 8 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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We analyzed 7 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
No published case study for this goal yet.
"The tools allow us to reduce paper and manual workflows. At the same time, the optimized communication saves time that we can now invest directly in our guests."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Guestnet allows us to provide guests with all important information 24/7, which significantly increases satisfaction. At the same time, the platform reduces our team’s workload thr..."
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What hoteliers love
Customers consistently praise Guestnet for its intuitive and user-friendly design that makes information easily accessible for both guests and hotel s... Customers consistently praise Guestnet for its intuitive and user-friendly design that makes information easily accessible for both guests and hotel staff. This feature is crucial for fast adoption and smooth operation, minimizing training time and error occurrence.
Reviews highlight that Guestnet effectively allows hotels to provide guests with all needed information, including local activities and accommodations... Reviews highlight that Guestnet effectively allows hotels to provide guests with all needed information, including local activities and accommodations, without the need for paper-based resources, enhancing operational efficiency.
Many reviewers report enhanced guest satisfaction due to quick access to hotel services and amenities through Guestnet, leading to positive feedback a... Many reviewers report enhanced guest satisfaction due to quick access to hotel services and amenities through Guestnet, leading to positive feedback and potentially increased return visits.
Where hoteliers push back
While generally reliable, several users pointed out occasional technical performance issues such as slow loading times when used by multiple users, wh... While generally reliable, several users pointed out occasional technical performance issues such as slow loading times when used by multiple users, which could be improved for a better experience.
Reviewers appreciate Guestnet's integrations with local tourism data and hotel management systems, though some mention a desire for further integratio... Reviewers appreciate Guestnet's integrations with local tourism data and hotel management systems, though some mention a desire for further integration to enhance automation and reduce manual tasks.
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Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Goguest Hotel Guest App (by Easygoband) and Guestnet share many core Hotel Guest Apps features, but each has unique capabilities. Goguest Hotel Guest App (by Easygoband) offers 6 verified integration partners, while Guestnet offers 20. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Goguest Hotel Guest App (by Easygoband) leads in ease of use at 4.8/5 vs 4.7/5. 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.
Goguest Hotel Guest App (by Easygoband): No. Guestnet: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel Guest Apps 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. Easygoband has an HT Score of 0 and Guestnet has 96. 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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