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TLDR
We analyzed 30 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:
Anand Systems Inc. (ASI) shines in ease of use and intuitive interface — especially for airport and conference properties (5.0/5), with exclusive features like On premise and Transactional Emails (booking, folios, etc).
Side-by-side ratings based on 30 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $300/mo | Contact sales |
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After analyzing 30 verified reviews, Anand Systems Inc. (ASI) users most value its ease of use and intuitive interface, reservation and front desk management, product stability and reliability, while HOIST GROUP 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) ▾ | #35 14 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #33 12 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) | #44 1 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #19 2 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique | #53 3 reviews | — |
| Luxury | #52 2 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #30 8 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay | #48 1 reviews | — |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | #50 24 reviews | — |
| Europe | #61 1 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | #36 2 reviews | — |
Anand Systems Inc. (ASI) stands out as a proven hotel property management system with 27 years of specialized experience, serving a wide range of hotel types across seven countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Its 30 verified reviews averaging 4.8/5 demonstrate strong operational capabilities, user satisfaction, and reliable support. In contrast, HOIST GROUP has no verified reviews, ratings, or documented integrations, making its market presence and product maturity difficult to assess.
Both ASI and HOIST GROUP aim to solve the fundamental challenge of managing reservations, front desk operations, billing, and reporting within a single platform. However, ASI’s extensive feature set and active user feedback confirm its ability to handle these tasks effectively, while HOIST GROUP’s lack of verifiable data suggests it remains unproven in live hotel environments.
If you operate a small to mid-sized independent hotel, motel, or serviced apartment in the Middle East, Africa, or Asia Pacific, ASI’s multi-property management, comprehensive reporting, and integrated channel management support a scalable operation backed by 30+ reviews and 27 years of continuous product development. Properties relying on granular revenue tracking, like differentiating no-shows from cancellations, will find ASI’s detailed reporting beneficial. ASI’s cloud and on-premise deployment options also cater to diverse IT environments.
Conversely, if your property is located outside these regions or requires a PMS with documented third-party integrations and verified user feedback, the current lack of data on HOIST GROUP makes it a high-risk choice. Without published pricing or reviews, decision-makers cannot evaluate its fit or ROI confidently. Hotels needing proven local support and stability should lean toward ASI until HOIST GROUP substantiates its market performance.
ASI scores 4.9/5 for ease of use and 4.6/5 for onboarding across 30 reviews, with operators highlighting its clear workflows, intuitive interface, and minimal training requirements. Front desk staff benefit from efficient reservation management tools like the search reservations screen with toggled filters, reducing check-in times. Reviewers note that even users without prior hotel experience adapt quickly.
HOIST GROUP lacks user ratings, reviews, or onboarding feedback. Without this data, no meaningful comparison is possible. Operational teams adopting a new PMS should expect a learning curve and want evidence that staff can onboard smoothly, which only ASI currently provides.
Edge: Even.
ASI offers 47 unique hotel-specific features absent in HOIST GROUP’s documented list. These include multi-lingual support, centralized user and role management, both cloud-based and on-premise deployment options, direct billing, multi-currency support, and integrated revenue management modules that track RevPAR and ADR. Their transactional emails and native email marketing enhance guest communication without third-party tools.
Operationally, ASI’s automated space optimization and drag-and-drop tape chart improve room assignment efficiency for front desk managers, while integrated ID and passport scanning with registration pre-fill reduces guest check-in time and data entry errors. The presence of a housekeeping mobile app and real-time status updates streamline daily maintenance workflows.
HOIST GROUP has no publicly verified features and zero hotel-specific functionalities documented on the marketplace. ASI’s comprehensive feature suite clearly surpasses HOIST GROUP’s unknown offering.
Edge: Anand Systems Inc. (ASI).
ASI holds a customer support rating of 4.7/5 with onboarding rated 4.6/5 from 30 user reviews. Users praise the professional, knowledgeable, and courteous support staff who resolve technical issues promptly. A reported 97% likelihood to recommend reflects confidence in ongoing assistance. Some critiques mention occasional delays in callback times and requests for faster integration with third-party inventory systems, but overall satisfaction is high.
HOIST GROUP has no customer support ratings or user feedback available. Without verified testimonials or reviews, it is impossible to assess the quality or responsiveness of their support team.
Edge: Even.
ASI lists 22 verified integration partners, including SHR Group, SiteMinder, Cendyn, Akia, and Duetto. These integrations enable connectivity with popular channel managers, revenue management tools, guest messaging platforms, and CRM systems. This ecosystem supports hotels needing seamless data exchange for inventory, pricing, guest engagement, and revenue optimization.
HOIST GROUP has no verified partners or integrations reported on Hotel Tech Report. Hotels requiring connectivity to third-party distribution and marketing platforms will find ASI’s partner network critical for operational efficiency and growth.
Edge: Anand Systems Inc. (ASI).
ASI enjoys a 4.8/5 overall rating from 30 reviews, with strong segment ratings such as 5/5 for branded hotels, boutiques, airport/conference hotels, and hostels. Bed & breakfasts, limited-service hotels, and motels rate it between 4.8 and 4.9. Reviews span multiple property types and regions, indicating consistent satisfaction.
HOIST GROUP has zero reviews, making any comparative rating impossible. ASI’s review volume and segment coverage provide robust evidence of its reliability and user approval. Recent reviews remain positive, although only three have appeared in the past six months, slightly below the historical average.
Edge: Even.
ASI publishes a base price of $300 with no freemium, monthly flat, or per-room fees, and no implementation fee. This transparent pricing simplifies budgeting for small and medium hotels. No trial is offered, but ongoing updates and 24/7 support are included.
HOIST GROUP does not disclose pricing, trials, or implementation costs publicly. This lack of transparency hinders cost comparison and financial planning for hoteliers evaluating their options.
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ASI delivers a comprehensive, feature-rich PMS with a 4.8/5 rating from 30 reviews, serving a diverse set of hotel types across multiple regions. It offers detailed financial reporting, integrated guest communication, and a robust partner ecosystem, enabling hotels to efficiently manage reservations, front desk tasks, revenue, and guest experiences. In contrast, HOIST GROUP lacks publicly available reviews, verified features, integrations, or pricing, making it difficult for hoteliers to evaluate its suitability.
Choose ASI if you want a mature, well-supported system with proven operational benefits such as multi-currency billing, digital check-in with ID scanning, and automated housekeeping workflows. Its transparent pricing and 24/7 support further reduce deployment risk.
Consider HOIST GROUP only if you have unique reasons to trial an unreviewed PMS or operate in undisclosed regions without alternatives. Until verified user data or integrations emerge, ASI remains the definitive choice for hotels prioritizing stability, comprehensive features, and evidence-backed performance.
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 1 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"We needed a system that removed our dependency on remote desktop and made daily operations simpler for the team. ASI 7.0 gave us direct access, a familiar setup, and a much smoothe..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Users unanimously praise ASI for its user-friendly and intuitive interface, facilitating a smooth reservation management process and simplifying daily... Users unanimously praise ASI for its user-friendly and intuitive interface, facilitating a smooth reservation management process and simplifying daily operations. It's especially accommodating for those without prior hotel industry experience.
The ASI system excels in managing front desk tasks and reservations, providing tools that enhance the efficiency of check-in/check-out processes and r... The ASI system excels in managing front desk tasks and reservations, providing tools that enhance the efficiency of check-in/check-out processes and room assignment.
The ASI system is commended for its robust, stable performance, ensuring consistent and reliable operation. It's particularly valued in environments w... The ASI system is commended for its robust, stable performance, ensuring consistent and reliable operation. It's particularly valued in environments with high operational demand.
Where hoteliers push back
ASI's technical support is generally appreciated for being responsive and efficient in resolving issues, although some users mention delays in respons... ASI's technical support is generally appreciated for being responsive and efficient in resolving issues, although some users mention delays in response times. The professionalism and helpfulness in training are highlighted.
A recurring critique highlights the need for better integration capabilities with third-party platforms, particularly for accounting and inventory man... A recurring critique highlights the need for better integration capabilities with third-party platforms, particularly for accounting and inventory management, which could streamline broader business processes.
Unique capabilities
It depends on your requirements. ASI PMS and HOIST GROUP - HotSoft share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. ASI PMS offers 22 verified integration partners, while HOIST GROUP - HotSoft offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
ASI PMS: No. HOIST GROUP - HotSoft: 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. Anand Systems Inc. (ASI) has an HT Score of 75 and HOIST GROUP 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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