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TLDR
We analyzed 31 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:
Shiji Group shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Sales Reporting and Employee Reporting and Management.
SICOM Systems shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 31 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 31 verified reviews, Shiji Group users most value its user-friendliness, operational efficiency, integration of systems, while SICOM Systems users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel POS 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) | #7 1 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #4 14 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #4 14 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #6 2 reviews | — |
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| Boutique ▾ | #4 10 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #5 22 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #5 19 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay | #6 1 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #5 8 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #5 6 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #4 6 reviews | — |
| Middle East ▾ | #3 7 reviews | — |
Choosing a hotel POS system hinges on your specific operational needs and the level of support you require. Both Shiji Infrasys POS and NEXTEP SYSTEMS aim to streamline F&B and front-of-house operations, but they diverge sharply in features, support, and market presence. With Shiji’s more extensive reviews and recent customer feedback, it clearly stands out as the more proven solution for hotels seeking a reliable, scalable POS platform. Are you ready to compare these two options in detail?
Both systems serve the hospitality industry, but Shiji Infrasys POS offers a broad, integrated feature set tailored to larger and multi-property hotels, including inventory, guest profiles, and advanced reporting. NEXTEP SYSTEMS focuses heavily on streamlining guest ordering, particularly through self-service kiosks and digital signage, making it ideal for food service-heavy venues. While Infrasys is cloud-based, fully functional offline, and boasts a global presence, NEXTEP emphasizes speed, efficiency, and customer engagement at the point of sale. Which core functionality aligns best with your property’s priorities?
The key divergence lies in market presence and customer feedback: Shiji has over 29 reviews in the last six months, giving it more current, reliable insight, whereas NEXTEP has no recent reviews. Shiji’s extensive partner network and regional coverage make it more adaptable to different markets. Are you prioritizing a system with proven support and recent user feedback, or are your needs more focused on quick-service features?
If your hotel needs a comprehensive, scalable POS system with extensive integrations, robust reporting, and multi-property management, go with Shiji Infrasys. Its cloud-based architecture and wide feature set — including inventory management, customer profiles, and advanced analytics — suit larger brands and properties with complex operations. Conversely, if your focus is on enhancing guest ordering, speeding service, and increasing revenue through self-service kiosks and digital menus, NEXTEP SYSTEMS is the better fit. It’s ideal for food-centric venues looking to modernize quickly.
For hotels with multiple outlets or aiming to unify operations, Shiji’s proven reliability and extensive integration options—like SiteMinder, Revinate, and IDeaS—make it the safer choice. If your primary goal is to boost F&B sales through innovative ordering tech, NEXTEP’s digital signage and kiosks may deliver faster results, though with less overall system depth.
Shiji Infrasys POS receives a high ease-of-use rating of 4.66/5, with reviews highlighting its intuitive interface, straightforward onboarding, and quick staff adoption. Customers note that the system is user-friendly, reducing training time and easing staff transitions, which is crucial for busy hotel environments. Its onboarding process scores 4.46/5, reflecting positive experiences with setup and initial training.
NEXTEP SYSTEMS, however, has no recent review data available, making it difficult to assess its user-friendliness or onboarding process. Given this lack of recent feedback, it’s safer to attribute the ease of use and onboarding advantages to Shiji. Edge: Shiji Infrasys POS.
Shiji Infrasys POS offers 23 distinct features, including cloud-based operations, inventory management, customer profiles, employee reporting, menu performance analytics, digital menus, mobile ordering, integrated kitchen displays, self-service table-side ordering, and PCI compliance. These features allow hotels to manage their entire F&B operation within a single platform, providing granular insights and operational control.
NEXTEP SYSTEMS primarily emphasizes self-order kiosks, mobile ordering, digital signage, and POS terminals designed for quick service. While powerful in its niche, it lacks the broader suite of features found in Shiji. Given the number of features, Shiji’s platform provides a more comprehensive tech stack for hotels with diverse needs. Edge: Shiji Infrasys POS.
Shiji’s support and onboarding ratings stand at 4.52/5, with reviews praising its fast, responsive, and helpful support team. Hoteliers commend the support staff for quick issue resolution and proactive advice, which minimizes downtime and operational disruptions. Many reviews emphasize the importance of their 24-hour contact options, especially for multi-property hotels.
NEXTEP SYSTEMS has no recent reviews or ratings available, making it impossible to assess its support quality. The lack of recent feedback on NEXTEP suggests it may not have the same proven support track record. Based on current data, Edge: Shiji Infrasys POS.
Shiji Infrasys POS has verified integrations with 64 partners, including major booking engines, revenue management, and CRM platforms like SiteMinder, Revinate, and IDeaS. This extensive partner network allows hotels to connect seamlessly with their existing tech stack, promoting data consistency and operational efficiency.
NEXTEP SYSTEMS offers no publicly available information about integrations, indicating a limited or non-existent partner ecosystem. Without reliable integrations, your hotel may face challenges connecting other systems or scaling in the future. Edge: Shiji Infrasys POS.
Shiji Infrasys POS has a surge of recent reviews — 29 in the last six months — with a high likelihood to recommend rating of 91%. Its users, often from luxury and branded hotels, praise its stability, interface, and support. While some mention system speed issues, the overall sentiment remains positive.
NEXTEP SYSTEMS has no recent reviews or ratings, making it impossible to determine user sentiment. The lack of recent feedback suggests less confidence in current performance or support. Based on existing reviews, Edge: Shiji Infrasys POS.
Shiji Infrasys POS has a transparent base price of $600, without trial or ongoing monthly fees, making it accessible for hotels seeking a straightforward investment. NEXTEP SYSTEMS does not list pricing publicly, which might indicate customized quotes based on hotel size and needs.
Given the clear pricing and no ongoing fees for Shiji, it offers predictable costs. The absence of NEXTEP’s pricing data makes it difficult to compare directly, but the lack of transparency could be a concern. Edge: Shiji Infrasys POS.
Not ideal if your hotel is small, only needs basic POS functions, or prefers a system with minimal features and integrations.
Not ideal if your hotel requires a fully integrated, multi-functional POS with extensive reporting, inventory, or guest management features.
Shiji Infrasys POS offers a broad, reliable, and well-supported platform with extensive features, proven support, and a substantial network of integrations. Its recent review volume and high satisfaction ratings make it the preferred choice for hotels seeking a comprehensive POS solution that can scale across multiple properties.
NEXTEP SYSTEMS excels in quick-service and guest engagement features, specifically digital signage and kiosks, but its lack of recent reviews and integrations make it less suitable for larger or more complex hotels. Without recent user feedback or a broad feature set, NEXTEP is best suited for small venues or single-outlet food operations.
For most hotels looking for a proven, scalable, and feature-rich system, Shiji Infrasys POS is the safer, more reliable investment. If your property’s primary focus is on guest ordering and digital engagement, and you operate a small venue, then NEXTEP SYSTEMS may serve your needs better—though with less assurance of ongoing support or integration capabilities.
Hotel POS 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, Shiji Infrasys POS and NEXTEP SYSTEMS share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 11 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 4 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"All the big players don't offer the level of API connectivity we need, but Shiji does. From the early stages of our design process, we were confident that Shiji could provide us wi..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"We reduced check-in time by over 80%, from up to eight minutes to just about one minute with the new system."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Customers find Shiji's POS and PMS systems user-friendly, reducing training time and easing new users. The intuitive interface makes it popular among... Customers find Shiji's POS and PMS systems user-friendly, reducing training time and easing new users. The intuitive interface makes it popular among staff for managing various tasks smoothly.
Shiji is applauded for its features like menu and table management, which streamline order-taking and reduce errors, ultimately enhancing daily operat... Shiji is applauded for its features like menu and table management, which streamline order-taking and reduce errors, ultimately enhancing daily operations. The system is noted for improving team efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Reviewers praise Shiji for its smooth integration of POS and PMS systems, which simplifies operations by linking various functions such as accounting,... Reviewers praise Shiji for its smooth integration of POS and PMS systems, which simplifies operations by linking various functions such as accounting, reservations, and inventory. This integration aids in accurate data tracking and boosts operational efficiency.
Where hoteliers push back
While many appreciate the system, some report lag and slow performance during peak usage, suggesting a need for optimization. This affects tasks like... While many appreciate the system, some report lag and slow performance during peak usage, suggesting a need for optimization. This affects tasks like checkout processes and impacts overall satisfaction.
Shiji is recognized for its robust reporting capabilities, allowing hotels to pull detailed reports that aid in decision-making. However, some desire... Shiji is recognized for its robust reporting capabilities, allowing hotels to pull detailed reports that aid in decision-making. However, some desire more customization options for deeper analysis.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Shiji Infrasys POS and NEXTEP SYSTEMS share many core Hotel POS Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Shiji Infrasys POS offers 64 verified integration partners, while NEXTEP SYSTEMS offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Shiji Infrasys POS 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.
Shiji Infrasys POS: No. NEXTEP SYSTEMS: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel POS 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. Shiji Group has an HT Score of 79 and SICOM Systems 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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