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TLDR
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:
LiveRez shines .
RoomRaccoon shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for independent properties (4.1/5) , with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Payment processing.
Side-by-side ratings based on 210 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 210 verified reviews, LiveRez 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.
By Hotel Size
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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 |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #9 100 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #9 64 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #14 29 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #7 28 reviews |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | — | #24 7 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #5 123 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #31 4 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #31 1 reviews |
Choosing the right property management system (PMS) can significantly impact your hotel's efficiency, revenue, and guest experience. Both LiveRez and RoomRaccoon aim to simplify operations, but they cater to different hotel profiles and operational needs. LiveRez specializes in vacation rentals and offers a comprehensive management suite, while RoomRaccoon targets independent hoteliers with an all-in-one cloud platform. Which one aligns better with your hotel's goals?
LiveRez and RoomRaccoon tackle the core challenge of managing reservations and guest communication, yet they diverge in scope and user focus. LiveRez, designed for vacation rental managers, offers a broad set of tools for managing multiple properties, owner portals, and marketing automation. RoomRaccoon, however, integrates PMS, channel management, booking engine, and revenue tools tailored for small to medium hotels. Is your property more vacation rental-focused or hotel-centric?
Additionally, LiveRez has no recent reviews or high ratings, with no active user feedback, making it difficult to assess its current performance. RoomRaccoon, with 169 reviews and a recent surge of positive feedback, provides more reliable insights into usability and support. Do you need a proven, reviewed platform or are you exploring options without recent data?
If your hotel is an independent property or small hotel seeking an intuitive, all-in-one cloud platform, RoomRaccoon is the clear choice. It offers extensive features like a booking engine, channel manager, guest CRM, and dynamic pricing, suited for hotels aiming for automation and revenue growth. Conversely, if your focus is strictly vacation rentals or managing multiple units with owner portals, LiveRez might be worth exploring—though lacking current review data.
Given the strength of recent reviews, RoomRaccoon’s high overall rating (4.88/5) and 94% likelihood to recommend make it the more dependable option for small hotel operators. Do you prioritize a verified, highly-rated platform or one that might require further validation?
RoomRaccoon boasts a user-friendly interface rated 4.74/5, with many reviews highlighting its intuitive design and straightforward onboarding process that makes staff adoption quick. LiveRez, with a 0/5 rating, offers no recent feedback on ease of use, which raises concerns about its current user experience. Based on available data, Edge: RoomRaccoon.
Furthermore, recent reviews of RoomRaccoon praise its simple workflows, automated guest communication, and easy management of reservations, minimizing staff training time. Does your team need a system with proven usability and fast onboarding? If so, RoomRaccoon is the safer bet.
RoomRaccoon features an extensive suite with 51 capabilities including a channel manager, revenue management, booking engine, guest CRM, integrated payment, and more. LiveRez, in contrast, offers no specific features listed, indicating a lack of detailed functionality or a limited feature set. The sheer volume and diversity of RoomRaccoon’s features give it a distinct edge.
Hoteliers value RoomRaccoon’s automation tools, dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and guest management—features that are absent or unlisted in LiveRez. For a hotel seeking a rich, integrated management platform, Edge: RoomRaccoon.
RoomRaccoon’s support scores 4.53/5, with recent reviews praising their responsiveness and helpfulness. Customers mention quick assistance, especially during onboarding, and appreciate the proactive approach to feedback. LiveRez, with no recent reviews or support ratings, provides no current data to evaluate.
Given the high praise and recent positive mentions, Edge: RoomRaccoon. Reliable support is crucial for smooth operations, especially during busy seasons or system issues.
RoomRaccoon integrates with 88 verified partners, including major hospitality tools like Sage, RevControl, Paxxio, and multiple channel partners, offering extensive flexibility. LiveRez, with zero verified partners listed, appears to lack integration options or has limited connectivity.
For hotels relying on a broad ecosystem of software, RoomRaccoon’s robust integrations streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks. Edge: RoomRaccoon.
RoomRaccoon’s overall rating of 4.88/5 from 169 reviews far surpasses LiveRez’s 0/5. Hoteliers, especially small independent operators and boutique hotels, frequently praise RoomRaccoon for its usability, automation, and support, with recent reviews emphasizing its value.
LiveRez’s lack of reviews and ratings indicates little recent feedback, making RoomRaccoon the clear favorite. If user satisfaction metrics matter, Edge: RoomRaccoon.
LiveRez does not list pricing publicly, suggesting a custom quote approach or limited offerings. RoomRaccoon charges a $1,000 base fee, with no mention of monthly fees or additional costs—implying a straightforward pricing model.
For budget-conscious hotels or smaller properties, the transparent pricing of RoomRaccoon makes it easier to forecast costs. Without clear data on LiveRez, it's safer to assume RoomRaccoon offers better value and clarity.
LiveRez is suited for vacation rental managers who prioritize property-specific features, though the lack of recent reviews raises concerns about ongoing support and stability.
RoomRaccoon suits small to medium-sized hotels looking for simplicity, automation, and strong support, especially given its recent excellent reviews and feature set.
RoomRaccoon, with its 169 recent reviews and high ratings, is a well-supported, feature-rich platform that genuinely meets the needs of small hotels and independents. Its extensive integrations, automation tools, and user-friendly design make it a reliable choice for streamlining operations and boosting revenue.
LiveRez appears to be geared towards vacation rental managers with complex property portfolios, but its lack of recent data and reviews makes its current performance uncertain. If your hotel is a small independent or boutique property, RoomRaccoon’s proven track record and comprehensive features make it the better decision.
For hotels seeking a tested, highly-rated platform that improves operational efficiency and guest experiences, RoomRaccoon stands out as the clear leader. Only consider LiveRez if your core focus is vacation rentals and you are prepared to validate its current capabilities independently.
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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Front Office
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| Mobile Device Notes & Tasks (Voice-to-Text) | ||
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Groups Management
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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...."
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. LiveRez and RoomRaccoon PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. LiveRez offers 0 verified integration partners, while RoomRaccoon PMS offers 87. 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.
LiveRez: 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. LiveRez 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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