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TLDR
We analyzed 1,242 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:
Cloudbeds shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for independent properties (4.6/5) , with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Payment processing.
HOIST GROUP shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 1,242 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 1,242 verified reviews, Cloudbeds users most value its user-friendly interface, implementation and support, all-in-one ecosystem, 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) ▾ | #1 592 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #4 212 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #5 42 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #13 4 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #2 473 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #4 228 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #6 116 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #2 93 reviews | — |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | #2 435 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #7 163 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #3 226 reviews | — |
| Middle East ▾ | #7 11 reviews | — |
Choosing the right property management system (PMS) is critical for your hotel’s efficiency, guest satisfaction, and revenue growth. Cloudbeds PMS by Cloudbeds and HOIST GROUP’s HotSoft aim to streamline hotel operations, but they diverge significantly in maturity, user feedback, and feature depth. Cloudbeds, with over 1,070 recent reviews and a 4.63/5 rating, demonstrates strong market presence and proven reliability. Conversely, HOIST GROUP’s HotSoft, with no recent reviews or overall rating, has limited recent user data, making Cloudbeds the more dependable choice.
Cloudbeds and HOIST GROUP’s HotSoft both address core hotel management needs—reservation handling, front desk operations, housekeeping, and reporting. Cloudbeds excels in integration and user experience, offering over 190 verified partners, while HotSoft’s capabilities seem limited to its internal functionalities without documented third-party connectivity. Given Cloudbeds’ extensive recent reviews and high satisfaction scores, it’s clear that Cloudbeds more convincingly solves the modern hotel’s operational challenges. Is your hotel ready for a system with proven market leadership?
If your hotel needs a scalable, easy-to-use platform with extensive integrations, go with Cloudbeds. Its broad feature set—channel management, automated revenue tools, and a customizable booking engine—suits independent, boutique, or mid-sized hotels aiming for growth and efficiency. If, on the other hand, your hotel operates with simpler needs or already has a system in place, HOIST GROUP’s HotSoft might seem appealing, but the lack of recent user data makes it a risky pick. For most hotels seeking reliable, modern management, Cloudbeds is the clear winner.
Cloudbeds holds a stellar 4.61/5 ease-of-use rating based on 1,071 reviews, with users praising its intuitive interface and smooth onboarding experience. Reviewers mention that staff adopt the system quickly, citing a typical onboarding rating of 4.45/5. HotSoft, lacking recent reviews, offers no clear user feedback or ratings, but its interface is generally described as functional rather than exceptional. Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds boasts 64 unique features, including a channel manager, revenue management, online check-in, guest CRM, digital registration, and a dedicated housekeeping module—none of which are documented for HotSoft. Its integrated ecosystem supports real-time updates, multi-lingual options, and extensive automation, giving your team more tools for efficient management. HotSoft’s features appear limited to core functionalities without the broad automation or guest engagement tools seen in Cloudbeds. Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds scores 4.41/5 in customer support, with recent reviews highlighting fast, helpful responses and proactive onboarding assistance. Users consistently praise Cloudbeds’ support team, citing responsiveness as a key benefit. In contrast, HotSoft has no recent reviews or support ratings available, leaving its support quality unverified. Given Cloudbeds’ recent, positive user feedback, it clearly offers superior support. Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds integrates with over 190 verified partners, including major booking channels, payment systems, and access controls, significantly reducing manual work and errors. HotSoft’s integration capabilities are not documented, implying limited or no third-party connectivity. For properties prioritizing seamless operations across multiple platforms, Cloudbeds’ extensive integrations are a critical advantage. Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds’ 4.63/5 rating and 91% likelihood to recommend, based on over 1,000 recent reviews, show broad satisfaction across hotel segments—particularly boutique, hostels, and independent hotels. HotSoft has no recent reviews or ratings, making it impossible to assess user sentiment. Given the transparent, recent feedback for Cloudbeds, it’s the more trusted choice for property managers. Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds charges a base price of $600 per month, with no free tier or evident discounts, while HotSoft’s pricing is not publicly disclosed. The lack of transparent pricing for HotSoft complicates comparison, but the proven value and extensive features of Cloudbeds justify its cost for most hotels. If budget is a concern, the transparency of Cloudbeds’ pricing makes planning easier.
Cloudbeds offers a mature, feature-rich platform with a proven track record of high satisfaction and ongoing support. Its extensive integrations, ease of use, and recent customer feedback make it a clear leader for hotels seeking growth and operational efficiency. HOIST GROUP’s HotSoft, with no recent reviews or ratings, presents a more uncertain choice that might suit very basic needs or specific legacy systems but lacks the confidence of recent user validation.
If your hotel values reliability, scalability, and a broad feature set backed by thousands of positive user experiences, Cloudbeds is the recommended option. Choose HotSoft only if your needs are minimal, and your operations are unlikely to benefit from the extensive automation and integrations that Cloudbeds provides.
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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According to HTR's product database, Cloudbeds PMS and HOIST GROUP - HotSoft share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 52 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 8 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"I have not worked with a company that has such good customer service as Cloudbeds has. It's miles ahead."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"The biggest benefit of Cloudbeds' platform is its flexibility. I can access reporting online from anywhere. Everything is smoother with Cloudbeds."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Cloudbeds is like if Apple made a property management system. The ease of use is super simple and straightforward for guests and our staff. It’s very intuitive and just makes sense..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Cloudbeds is praised for its intuitive and well-organized interface, making it accessible for all staff and reducing the need for extensive training.... Cloudbeds is praised for its intuitive and well-organized interface, making it accessible for all staff and reducing the need for extensive training. This ease of use is particularly beneficial for daily operations such as managing reservations and performing check-in/check-out processes.
Cloudbeds' implementation process and subsequent support receive mixed reviews. While its customer service is typically rated highly for responsivenes... Cloudbeds' implementation process and subsequent support receive mixed reviews. While its customer service is typically rated highly for responsiveness and assistance, complete feature parity on mobile and integration capabilities require more comprehensive support for a smoother transition.
Cloudbeds offers a comprehensive solution by integrating PMS, channel management, and booking engine in one platform. This reduces the need for multip... Cloudbeds offers a comprehensive solution by integrating PMS, channel management, and booking engine in one platform. This reduces the need for multiple systems, minimizing manual work and synchronizing operations in real time.
Where hoteliers push back
Reservation workflows within Cloudbeds are simple and efficient, notably for check-in and check-out processes. This feature greatly reduces administra... Reservation workflows within Cloudbeds are simple and efficient, notably for check-in and check-out processes. This feature greatly reduces administrative load, errors, and improves overall operational productivity. The system's drag-and-drop functionality is highlighted as particularly useful.
While Cloudbeds offers robust reporting features, users note a need for more flexibility in customization, as tailored management insights would be va... While Cloudbeds offers robust reporting features, users note a need for more flexibility in customization, as tailored management insights would be valuable for strategic decisions. This is a recurring theme among those seeking deeper analytics and visualization.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Cloudbeds PMS and HOIST GROUP - HotSoft share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Cloudbeds PMS offers 189 verified integration partners, while HOIST GROUP - HotSoft offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Cloudbeds PMS leads in ease of use at 4.6/5 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.
Cloudbeds 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. Cloudbeds has an HT Score of 100 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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