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We analyzed 210 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:
Hores shines , with exclusive features like Guest Communication (SMS Messaging) and Native Email Marketing.
RoomRaccoon shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for independent properties (4.1/5) , with exclusive features like Guest profiles.
Side-by-side ratings based on 210 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 210 verified reviews, Hores users most value its , while RoomRaccoon users highlight customer success and after-sales support, ease of use and onboarding, ai assistant and chatbot automation. 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.
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| Small (10-24 rooms) ▾ | — | #10 90 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #17 27 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #14 7 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #19 0 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #9 100 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #9 64 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #14 29 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #7 28 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | — | #24 7 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #5 123 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #31 4 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #31 1 reviews |
Choosing between HoresPlus by Hores and RoomRaccoon PMS hinges on your hotel’s specific needs and operational scale. Both systems aim to streamline property management, but they do so via different approaches—HoresPlus offers a comprehensive, enterprise-level solution, while RoomRaccoon focuses on user-friendly automation for small to midsize hotels. Your decision should align with your property size, complexity, and growth plans.
HoresPlus has been around since 2001 and serves a broad global market, but it has not accumulated recent reviews or high ratings. RoomRaccoon, founded in 2017, boasts a strong recent review presence with over 169 reviews and an overall rating of 4.88/5, making it the more reviewed and trusted choice today. Which system best suits your hotel’s current and future needs?
HoresPlus and RoomRaccoon are both designed to improve hotel operations, but they diverge significantly in scale and approach. HoresPlus offers a broad, all-encompassing hotel management system aimed at larger, more complex properties, featuring extensive modules like guest communication, task management, and GDPR compliance, yet it lacks recent reviews and high scores. RoomRaccoon, on the other hand, appeals primarily to small and independent hotels, with recent reviews praising its ease of use, automation, and high customer satisfaction.
HoresPlus has not demonstrated recent customer engagement or reviews since 2023, which raises questions about its current support and development. RoomRaccoon, with 169 reviews in the last six months and a 9.09/5 NPS score, shows active engagement, ongoing improvements, and high hotel satisfaction. Given the data, RoomRaccoon clearly outperforms HoresPlus in recent trustworthiness and customer feedback.
If your hotel is a small to midsize independent property seeking an intuitive, all-in-one management system with automations that save time and boost revenue, go with RoomRaccoon. Its streamlined features like automated communication, online check-in, and yield management are designed for quick adoption and immediate impact.
If your hotel operates at a larger scale or requires a system capable of handling complex, multi-department workflows, HoresPlus might seem appealing. However, given the lack of recent reviews, support ratings, and the limited number of features compared to RoomRaccoon, the latter remains the more reliable choice for most small to medium properties today.
RoomRaccoon scores a 4.74/5 for ease of use, with many reviewers citing its intuitive interface and straightforward onboarding process, averaging a 4.61/5 for onboarding. Users describe it as simple to learn and teach, with many noting how automation reduces manual workload.
HoresPlus, with a 0/5 usability score and no recent reviews, provides no current feedback on user experience, which is a significant concern. Given the recent positive comments and high usability rating, Edge: RoomRaccoon.
RoomRaccoon offers 15 features exclusive to its system, including automated night audits, guest profiles, analytics dashboards, and multi-currency support, all designed for small hotel operations. It also provides a robust all-in-one platform that simplifies reservations, invoicing, and guest communication.
HoresPlus, with 13 unique features, emphasizes operational modules like guest messaging, GDPR compliance, and task management, but lacks many automation and guest-centric tools present in RoomRaccoon. The total shared features are 36, but RoomRaccoon’s unique features directly enhance automation and revenue management for smaller hotels.
Edge: RoomRaccoon.
RoomRaccoon enjoys a 4.53/5 support rating based on recent reviews, with hoteliers praising its responsiveness and helpfulness, especially during onboarding. Many reviews highlight how its support team quickly resolves issues, which is crucial for smooth daily operations.
HoresPlus, with no recent reviews or ratings, leaves support quality unverified and uncertain. Based on current data, Edge: RoomRaccoon.
RoomRaccoon connects with 88 verified partners, including popular solutions like Sage, FLEXIPASS, and RevControl, offering seamless integrations that support diverse hotel tech stacks. Its open API and numerous integrations enable small hotels to customize their technology ecosystem easily.
HoresPlus, with just 7 verified partners, provides fewer integration options and focuses on core operational modules. For a hotel seeking flexibility and a broader ecosystem, Edge: RoomRaccoon.
RoomRaccoon’s recent reviews consistently rate it close to 5/5, with a 94% likelihood of recommendation, especially among boutique and independent hotels. Smaller properties appreciate its simplicity, automation, and revenue tools.
HoresPlus, lacking recent reviews and a high overall rating, does not have current hotel feedback to support its reputation. Given the data, Edge: RoomRaccoon.
HoresPlus does not publish pricing publicly, and no trial or flat-rate options are available, making it difficult to evaluate its cost-effectiveness. RoomRaccoon charges $1,000 per month with no additional fees, offering transparency and flexibility for small hotels.
Pricing for RoomRaccoon is straightforward, making it easier for your budget planning. Without clearer HoresPlus pricing details, Edge: RoomRaccoon.
Not ideal if your hotel is small, independent, or prefers a user-friendly, automated system. HoresPlus may also be less suitable if your priority is recent reviews and high customer satisfaction.
Not ideal if your hotel is a large chain or requires advanced enterprise features like multi-property management at scale. It may also be less suitable if you need a system with extensive custom reporting.
HoresPlus offers a broad, traditional management approach built for larger, complex hotels, but it currently lacks recent customer engagement, which diminishes its credibility. Its core strengths lie in multi-department management and extensive operational features, making it ideal for large properties with dedicated IT teams.
RoomRaccoon, by contrast, is a modern, cloud-based PMS that excels in automating guest interactions, simplifying management, and boosting revenue for small and independent hotels. Its recent reviews, high ratings, and active support make it the more reliable choice today.
If you operate a small to midsize property seeking an easy-to-implement, automated platform with proven customer satisfaction, RoomRaccoon is the clear winner. Larger hotels needing extensive customization should consider HoresPlus, but only if they can verify ongoing support and stability.
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 8 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.
"Yield rules have helped us optimise our rates and our occupancy immensely. The ones we found most crucial were setting up yield rules for last minute bookings, to increase our occu..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"The automation of the payment system - from the guests receiving their invoice, the booking confirmation, and the payment being automatically accredited to the reservation - has le..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Most of our guests travel from far, and they might be tired when they arrive, so they might not always think about the extra things they might need - like a bathrobe and slippers...."
Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Several reviews highlight strong, hands-on support from specific customer success staff who arrange training, meetings, and practical guidance. Howeve... Several reviews highlight strong, hands-on support from specific customer success staff who arrange training, meetings, and practical guidance. However, others report the opposite: slow or non-existent follow-up after setup, unresolved tickets, and poor post-sale care that can create real operational and financial pain.
Users repeatedly say RoomRaccoon is easy to learn and operate, with a clear overview that does not require prior technical knowledge. Training videos... Users repeatedly say RoomRaccoon is easy to learn and operate, with a clear overview that does not require prior technical knowledge. Training videos and guided sessions help teams adopt the platform quickly and put it into daily use with less friction.
RoomRaccoon’s AI additions are seen as promising, with users saying the chatbot still needs training to become more efficient for daily operational ta... RoomRaccoon’s AI additions are seen as promising, with users saying the chatbot still needs training to become more efficient for daily operational tasks. Others praise the AI assistant as a major support tool, indicating automation is becoming a meaningful part of the product’s value.
Where hoteliers push back
Several reviews highlight strong, hands-on support from specific customer success staff who arrange training, meetings, and practical guidance. Howeve... Several reviews highlight strong, hands-on support from specific customer success staff who arrange training, meetings, and practical guidance. However, others report the opposite: slow or non-existent follow-up after setup, unresolved tickets, and poor post-sale care that can create real operational and financial pain.
Some reviewers mention limitations when managing reservations within the same room category, especially when guests need to be moved from room to room... Some reviewers mention limitations when managing reservations within the same room category, especially when guests need to be moved from room to room. That points to a need for smoother room assignment handling in busy hotels with more complex occupancy patterns.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. HoresPlus and RoomRaccoon PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. HoresPlus offers 7 verified integration partners, while RoomRaccoon PMS offers 88. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. RoomRaccoon PMS leads in ease of use at 4.7/5 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.
HoresPlus: No. RoomRaccoon 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. Hores has an HT Score of 0 and RoomRaccoon has 77. 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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