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 292 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:
innRoad shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (4.6/5) , with exclusive features like Housekeeping module and Native Email Marketing.
Resly shines , with exclusive features like Native Email Marketing and Centralized Messaging.
Side-by-side ratings based on 292 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 292 verified reviews, innRoad users most value its customer support, reporting and revenue management, booking engine and ota integration, while Resly 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) ▾ | #6 179 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #16 47 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #13 11 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #9 5 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #12 96 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #15 45 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #16 33 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #13 17 reviews | — |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | #3 275 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #34 5 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | #39 1 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #34 0 reviews | — |
Choosing between innRoad and Resly PMS hinges on your hotel’s specific needs and operational scale. innRoad is a comprehensive, well-rated system with a proven track record across multiple regions and hotel segments, whereas Resly is a newer, niche product tailored for management rights and short-term holiday rentals. Both aim to streamline operations, but their feature sets and user bases differ significantly.
innRoad offers a broad suite of features and extensive integrations, making it suitable for hotels seeking an all-in-one solution with proven support. Resly is more specialized, focusing on simplified trust accounting and management rights, ideal for specific property models. Which aligns better with your property?
innRoad stands out with a high overall rating of 4.7/5 from 238 reviews, and recent feedback confirms its strong user satisfaction. Its features include reservation management, channel management, booking engine, revenue tools, and group booking modules, with 37 shared features and 19 exclusive ones like multi-currency, multilingual support, and automated night audit.
Resly, however, has no reviews or ratings, making it impossible to assess user satisfaction or real-world performance. Its niche is management rights and holiday letting, with features like trust accounting, guest app, and automated reminders, but it lacks the extensive third-party integrations and broad regional presence of innRoad. Is your hotel looking for a trusted, established platform?
If your hotel needs a versatile system that works across multiple regions, hotel types, and has a large user community, innRoad is the clear choice. Its robust feature set, proven support, and extensive integrations cater to mid-sized and larger properties seeking operational control and revenue growth.
Resly is best if you manage holiday rentals or management rights properties and prioritize trust accounting, guest communication, and streamlined management. Its intuitive interface simplifies complex tasks, but without user reviews, its effectiveness remains unverified. For most hoteliers, innRoad’s extensive experience makes it the safer, more reliable option.
innRoad’s usability is highly rated at 4.49/5, with many reviews praising its intuitive interface and straightforward setup. Customers highlight that onboarding is smooth, with dedicated support, though some mention glitches and mobile limitations that occasionally hinder daily use.
Resly, lacking review data, cannot be accurately rated, but its emphasis on simplicity suggests a user-friendly experience for management rights operators. However, without reviews, we cannot confirm ease of use compared to innRoad. Based on available data, edge: innRoad.
innRoad boasts 37 shared features and 19 exclusive offerings, including multi-currency, channel management, booking engine, revenue management, gift vouchers, and automated night audits—features that significantly boost operational efficiency and revenue.
Resly offers 8 unique features such as native email marketing, centralized messaging, and ID scanning, mainly suited for guest communication and trust accounting. Its limited feature list, combined with fewer integrations, makes innRoad the stronger choice for comprehensive hotel management. Edge: innRoad.
innRoad’s support scores 4.54/5, with many reviews praising its 24/7 live support and dedicated onboarding. Customers appreciate prompt, professional assistance, though some mention occasional delays and system glitches that impact their experience.
Resly has no available customer support ratings or reviews, making it difficult to determine its support quality. Given innRoad’s established reputation and recent positive feedback, edge: innRoad.
innRoad offers 34 verified integrations, including popular partners like QuickBooks, Revinate, and RateGain, facilitating seamless third-party connections. Resly, with only 2 verified partners, has very limited integration options, constraining its ability to connect with other essential systems.
For hotels needing extensive connectivity, innRoad’s larger partner network provides greater flexibility and customization. Edge: innRoad.
innRoad’s ratings are impressive: 4.7/5 overall, with 89% likely to recommend based on recent reviews. Hoteliers particularly praise its ease of use, customer support, and contribution to revenue growth, especially in the independent and boutique segments.
Resly has no reviews or ratings, so no comparative data exists. Based on review volume and recency, innRoad clearly holds higher user satisfaction. Edge: innRoad.
innRoad’s pricing starts at $300/month, with no hidden fees or additional charges, offering a straightforward subscription model. Resly does not publicly disclose its pricing, which may imply custom quotes based on property size or features.
Without transparent pricing for Resly, innRoad’s clear rate provides better budgetability. For most hotels, the predictable cost structure favors innRoad.
Not ideal if your hotel:
Not ideal if your hotel:
innRoad is a well-established, feature-rich property management system with high user satisfaction and proven results. Its broad integration network, versatile features, and extensive support make it suitable for most hotel types aiming to grow revenue and streamline operations.
Resly, while promising for specific niches like management rights and short-term rentals, lacks the review data and regional presence needed for broader hotel adoption. Its simplified approach may serve niche operators but offers less confidence for general hotel use.
For most hoteliers evaluating a reliable, comprehensive PMS with proven support, innRoad’s positive reviews and extensive features make it the stronger choice. Resly might fit specialized needs but requires further validation.
According to HTR's product database, innRoad and Resly PMS share 37 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 15 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.
"In the first year, we had a 100% increase in revenue with innRoad and are about to see big growth in 2022 again. As far as using the product, I love the tape-chart and creating a r..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"My favorite part about innRoad is the great customer support staff that are very responsive and always helps me get any issues resolved in a timely manner."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
While generally positive, some reviews mention the need for quicker resolution times and better communication about updates and fixes. Despite this, u... While generally positive, some reviews mention the need for quicker resolution times and better communication about updates and fixes. Despite this, users find the 24/7 support invaluable for troubleshooting any issues.
The reporting features are considered detailed and customizable, aiding in financial tracking and decision-making. Revenue management tools help to dy... The reporting features are considered detailed and customizable, aiding in financial tracking and decision-making. Revenue management tools help to dynamically adjust room rates and increase profitability. Some users suggest further report customization for more tailored insights.
Users love the seamless integration with OTAs and a responsive booking engine that drives direct bookings and reduces overbookings. This has led to si... Users love the seamless integration with OTAs and a responsive booking engine that drives direct bookings and reduces overbookings. This has led to significant revenue boosts for many properties. However, issues were noted with third-party integrations sometimes losing details.
Where hoteliers push back
Users report intermittent glitches with the system, such as the Tape Chart freezing, rate changes not being user-friendly, and the overall system perf... Users report intermittent glitches with the system, such as the Tape Chart freezing, rate changes not being user-friendly, and the overall system performing slowly at times. These issues occasionally impact booking and check-in processes.
InnRoad's integrated credit card processing is a well-received feature, although users note the need for better handling of chargebacks and disputes.... InnRoad's integrated credit card processing is a well-received feature, although users note the need for better handling of chargebacks and disputes. The inclusion of PCI compliance and secure payment processing is appreciated.
Unique capabilities
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. innRoad and Resly PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. innRoad offers 34 verified integration partners, while Resly PMS offers 2. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. innRoad leads in ease of use at 4.5/5 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.
innRoad: No. Resly 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. innRoad has an HT Score of 31 and Resly 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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