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 62 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:
Hudini shines in ease of use / user-friendly experience — especially for city-center properties (4.9/5), with exclusive features like Local Recommendations.
LIKE MAGIC shines in operational efficiency and time savings — especially for extended-stay properties (5.0/5).
Side-by-side ratings based on 62 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $200/mo | From $700/mo |
| Verified Reviews | 36 | 26 |
After analyzing 62 verified reviews, Hudini users most value its ease of use / user-friendly experience, clean, intuitive design, all guest information in one place, while LIKE MAGIC users highlight operational efficiency and time savings, booking engine performance and usability, corporate/b2b feature gaps. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel Guest Apps 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) ▾ | #22 3 reviews | #10 10 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #12 14 reviews | #14 10 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #9 12 reviews | #17 3 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #7 6 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #20 8 reviews | #18 8 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #6 35 reviews | #33 2 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #11 11 reviews | #19 3 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #19 1 reviews | #4 13 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #9 6 reviews | #30 1 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #18 5 reviews | #10 24 reviews |
| Middle East ▾ | #4 16 reviews | — |
Hudini and LIKE MAGIC target similar hotel needs but diverge sharply in their operational focus and user bases. Hudini excels with its omnichannel approach, integrating IPTV and providing local recommendations, making it well-suited for luxury and resort hotels that prioritize extensive in-room services and guest engagement across multiple touchpoints. LIKE MAGIC emphasizes operational efficiency through automation and a streamlined digital guest journey without requiring app installation, fitting properties that prioritize lean staffing and process simplification, such as extended stay and serviced apartments.
Both products address the core problem of enhancing guest engagement and simplifying hotel operations via mobile platforms. Hudini focuses on enriching guest experience through comprehensive service access, while LIKE MAGIC automates routine tasks to improve staff productivity and guest self-service. Each system’s strengths align with different hotel segments and operational goals.
If you operate a luxury or resort property where guest comfort, in-room entertainment, and local recommendations drive revenue, Hudini’s 15 verified integrations and IPTV technology provide tangible benefits, supported by 36 reviews averaging 4.8/5, especially strong in luxury hotels (4.8/5 across 35 reviews). Conversely, if you manage an extended stay or serviced apartment with a lean team focused on operational automation and digital guest journeys, LIKE MAGIC’s all-in-one platform and 11 integrations streamline processes and reduce staffing needs, validated by a perfect 5/5 rating from 13 extended stay reviews and a 99% likelihood to recommend.
Data on boutique hotels and city center hotels offers some overlap, but Hudini’s current global footprint across 12 countries contrasts with LIKE MAGIC’s European focus in 6 countries, which may influence regional support and integration options. Both products lack recent review activity, but historical data and case studies provide sufficient guidance for these segments.
Hudini scores 4.8/5 for ease of use and 4.7/5 for onboarding across 36 reviews, with users praising its intuitive UI/UX and backend interface for staff management. LIKE MAGIC rates slightly higher at 5/5 ease of use and 4.8/5 onboarding from 26 reviews, emphasizing simplicity and fast staff training, as seen in case studies reporting streamlined training to 1.5 days.
Reviewers highlight Hudini’s friendly interface but suggest minor design and functionality improvements, while LIKE MAGIC users commend its straightforward toolset but mention occasional confusion in messaging workflows. Neither product’s recent review volume captures ongoing ease-of-use evolution, but both deliver strong adoption experiences.
Edge: Even.
Hudini offers one exclusive feature: Local Recommendations, which enhances guest experience by providing tailored suggestions for local attractions and services, a critical differentiator for properties focused on guest engagement and upselling opportunities. This complements Hudini’s IPTV integration enabling in-room entertainment and interactive content delivery.
LIKE MAGIC does not list unique features beyond the 10 shared capabilities, focusing instead on a consolidated digital guest journey with automated check-in, direct communication, and booking engine functionality. Its web-based approach eliminates app installation requirements, simplifying guest access.
Hudini’s feature depth with IPTV and localized content supports luxury and resort operations, while LIKE MAGIC’s streamlined, no-install platform suits operationally focused hotels.
Edge: Hudini Mobile App.
Hudini’s customer support rates 4.7/5 with onboarding at 4.7/5, based on 36 reviews. Users praise 24/7 availability, responsiveness, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving, though some note room for improved communication during project deployment.
LIKE MAGIC scores 4.8/5 for support and 4.8/5 for onboarding from 26 reviews, with testimonials emphasizing fast, solution-oriented assistance and smooth issue resolution. A few users request telephone support for urgent cases and better messaging clarity.
Both products demonstrate strong support frameworks valued by hotel teams during implementation and daily operations.
Edge: Even.
Hudini leads with 15 verified integrations compared to LIKE MAGIC’s 11, including common partners such as SALTO Systems, Oracle Hospitality, Adyen, and Mews. Hudini’s unique integrations—dailypoint™, Signify, INTEREL, Vingcard, Book4Time, and more—extend its connectivity to a broader range of hotel systems, which benefits multi-faceted operations requiring complex service coordination.
LIKE MAGIC’s unique partners—4SUITES, apaleo GmbH, Triptease, TrustYou, and others—focus on property management and guest feedback ecosystems, aligning with its operational efficiency emphasis.
Hotels needing extensive system interoperability, especially luxury and resort properties, gain from Hudini’s wider integration network; those prioritizing streamlined PMS and guest feedback integration have adequate coverage with LIKE MAGIC.
Edge: Hudini Mobile App.
Hudini holds a 4.8/5 overall rating from 36 reviews, with strong performance in luxury hotels (4.8/5 across 35 reviews) and resorts (4.7/5 across 26 reviews). LIKE MAGIC achieves a perfect 5/5 from 26 reviews, including 5/5 in extended stay & serviced apartments (13 reviews) and consistently high ratings (4.9 to 5/5) in boutique, city center, and limited service hotels.
Both products have zero reviews in the last six months, with historical averages indicating stable satisfaction. LIKE MAGIC’s 99% likelihood to recommend slightly surpasses Hudini’s 96%, but Hudini’s larger review volume offers more confidence in rating reliability.
Edge: Even.
Hudini charges a base price of $200.00 per month with no freemium, flat, or per-room fees and no implementation fee. LIKE MAGIC’s base price is $700.00 monthly, also without freemium, flat, or per-room charges and no implementation fee. Neither offers trial periods.
Hudini’s lower base price may appeal to smaller or budget-conscious properties, while LIKE MAGIC’s higher cost reflects its comprehensive automation and operational focus. Pricing transparency allows direct comparison, but total cost depends on hotel size and integration needs.
Not ideal if:
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Hudini Mobile App and LIKE MAGIC both serve the hotel guest app category but differ in operational focus and market fit. Hudini emphasizes guest experience through an omnichannel platform integrating IPTV and local recommendations, ideal for luxury and resort properties needing extensive service integration. LIKE MAGIC concentrates on operational efficiency, automating guest journeys without app installation, fitting extended stay and serviced apartments emphasizing lean teams.
Choose Hudini if you require a highly customizable guest engagement tool with 15 verified integrations, especially for luxury hotels seeking to enhance in-room services and upsell local experiences. Hudini’s $200 base price and broad geographic presence support properties aiming to add depth to guest interactions.
Opt for LIKE MAGIC if your priority is reducing operational complexity with a seamless, automated guest journey platform that avoids app downloads and accelerates staff training. Its perfect 5/5 rating in extended stay hotels and strong integration with booking engines make it suited to properties focused on efficiency and scalability, despite a higher $700 monthly base price.
The choice hinges on your property's segment, operational priorities, and region, supported by robust review data and integration capabilities for both platforms.
Hotel Guest Apps 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 6 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.
"Like Magic allowed us to operate with just six staff members, without compromising guest experience. The platform is easy to use, fun to work with, and has revolutionized how we ru..."
"We partnered with Hudini to develop a mobile app specifically designed for our hotel guests, and the results have been impressive. The Atlantis Dubai App offers seamless access to..."
"LIKE MAGIC isn't just a tool for us, it's the backbone of our overall guest experience. If I ever worked somewhere else, I'd bring it with me."
What hoteliers love
Reviewers most often describe the app as simple to use and easy for staff or guests to navigate. This suggests the brand lowers adoption friction and... Reviewers most often describe the app as simple to use and easy for staff or guests to navigate. This suggests the brand lowers adoption friction and can speed rollout across hotel operations.
The review praises the clean look of the product, which signals a polished guest-facing experience. A clear interface is important for hotels because... The review praises the clean look of the product, which signals a polished guest-facing experience. A clear interface is important for hotels because it supports faster guest adoption and makes digital services feel trustworthy and premium.
Users like having all information consolidated in a single clean interface. For hotels, this can reduce guest confusion and make it easier to surface... Users like having all information consolidated in a single clean interface. For hotels, this can reduce guest confusion and make it easier to surface stay details, services, and next steps without staff intervention.
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Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Users say LikeMagic reduces manual work and saves significant time through integrations and automated workflows. The platform is described as helping... Users say LikeMagic reduces manual work and saves significant time through integrations and automated workflows. The platform is described as helping staff focus more on guests by cutting down on repetitive tasks and implementation overhead.
Reviewers like the fast, easy-to-use booking engine and describe it as clear and straightforward for guests and staff. Some also want more capabilitie... Reviewers like the fast, easy-to-use booking engine and describe it as clear and straightforward for guests and staff. Some also want more capabilities and flexibility beyond the current booking experience.
One review says the platform is better suited to B2B needs, but still lacks more advanced corporate functionality. Desired capabilities include bookin... One review says the platform is better suited to B2B needs, but still lacks more advanced corporate functionality. Desired capabilities include booking changes, availability calendars, and features tailored to corporate clients, TMCs, and partners.
Where hoteliers push back
Some reviewers raise concerns about missing or reduced customization options, especially around backoffice branding and guest portal UX. These gaps ma... Some reviewers raise concerns about missing or reduced customization options, especially around backoffice branding and guest portal UX. These gaps matter for hotels that want the app to closely match their brand and service style.
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It depends on your requirements. Hudini Mobile App and LIKE MAGIC share many core Hotel Guest Apps features, but each has unique capabilities. Hudini Mobile App offers 15 verified integration partners, while LIKE MAGIC offers 11. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. LIKE MAGIC leads in ease of use at 5.0/5 vs 4.8/5. 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.
Hudini Mobile App: No. LIKE MAGIC: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel Guest Apps 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. Hudini has an HT Score of 74 and LIKE MAGIC has 74. 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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