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We analyzed 34 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:
Medialog shines , with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Mobile App.
Shiji Group shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Guest profiles and Tablet/Kiosk Check-in.
Side-by-side ratings based on 34 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 34 verified reviews, Medialog users most value its , while Shiji Group users highlight ease of use, support team, implementation. 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) | #76 0 reviews | #53 2 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #72 0 reviews | #31 17 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #11 13 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #22 2 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #75 0 reviews | #33 17 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #24 25 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #68 0 reviews | #22 19 reviews |
| Extended Stay | — | #45 2 reviews |
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| North America | — | #33 4 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #52 0 reviews | #30 8 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | — | #14 5 reviews |
| Middle East ▾ | — | #5 14 reviews |
Choosing between Medialog by Medialog and Shiji Daylight PMS hinges on your hotel’s specific needs. Both aim to streamline property operations, but they diverge significantly in their approach, feature set, and market presence. Medialog's long-standing, France-based system offers a more centralized, integrated solution with a focus on reliability, while Shiji’s cloud-native platform emphasizes ease of use, scalability, and extensive functionality across multiple regions. Which product better aligns with your hotel’s operational goals?
Medialog and Shiji Daylight PMS both serve as comprehensive property management systems designed to enhance hotel operations. Medialog, with its origins in France, has a tight focus on traditional hotel and restaurant management, emphasizing centralization of tasks like reservations, check-outs, and guest management through a hybrid model. Shiji Daylight, a cloud-native system, is designed for scalability, supporting hotels of all sizes globally with features like guest profiles, automation, and advanced integrations.
Medialog’s core strength lies in its targeted, all-in-one platform, backed by 35 years of experience and a dedicated support team. Shiji offers a modern, flexible interface with over 76 features, including mobile check-in, multi-currency support, and real-time reporting, designed to meet the demands of diverse hotel portfolios. Both systems aim to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency, but they cater to different operational philosophies. Are you seeking a proven, centralized solution or a scalable, feature-rich platform?
If your hotel needs a straightforward, reliable PMS with a strong local presence in Europe and a focus on hotel-restaurant integration, Medialog is the better fit. Its $400 monthly fee, combined with a long-standing reputation and dedicated 24/7 support, appeals to hotels prioritizing stability and personalized service.
Conversely, if your hotel operates across multiple regions, values automation, and desires a platform with extensive integrations and modern features, Shiji’s $1,200 monthly price tag makes sense. Its global presence, 32 recent reviews, and high 8.94 NPS score (compared to zero reviews for Medialog) suggest it’s the more dynamic choice for forward-thinking hoteliers. Which set of features aligns with your operational priorities?
Shiji Daylight PMS boasts a user-friendly interface rated at 4.63/5, with recent reviews praising its intuitive design, helpful training materials, and ease of learning. Hotel staff find it straightforward for daily tasks like reservations, check-ins, and reporting, with many mentioning how quickly new team members adapt.
Medialog, on the other hand, has a 0/5 rating for ease of use, reflecting its older, more traditional interface that may require more training and onboarding effort. Its limited recent reviews further suggest it lacks the modern usability features of Shiji. Based on current data, edge: Shiji.
Shiji Daylight offers a vast array of 76 features, including guest profiles, multi-lingual support, task management, online check-in/out, integrated CRS, and payment requests—many of which are absent from Medialog. It also supports automation, digital registration, real-time updates, and detailed reporting, making it suitable for complex, multi-property operations.
Medialog has 6 unique features, such as channel management, revenue management, booking engine, mobile app, on-premise deployment, and guest CRM. While these are valuable, they cover a narrower scope compared to Shiji’s broader functionality.
Edge: Shiji Group.
Shiji Daylight PMS benefits from a 4.53/5 customer support rating, with reviewers highlighting its responsiveness, professionalism, and thorough onboarding. Many mention how support helps resolve issues quickly, with a dedicated team that understands hotel needs.
Medialog’s support score is unreported, and reviews are absent from recent data. Given its small team and lack of recent reviews, it’s difficult to assess its current support quality. Based on available data, edge: Shiji.
Shiji has 64 verified integration partners, including major players like Amadeus, Revinate, and Adyen, alongside shared partners like SiteMinder and Goki. Its API-everything approach enables seamless connections with POS, CRS, and payment systems, supporting complex, multi-system environments.
Medialog supports 41 integrations, including popular partners like HQ Revenue, Mirai, and Customer Alliance, but it has fewer total options and less emphasis on open API integration.
Edge: Shiji Group.
With no recent reviews or ratings for Medialog, it’s impossible to gauge current user sentiment. Shiji, with 32 recent reviews, has a high NPS of 8.94/10, and 90% of hoteliers would recommend it.
Segment-specific review data shows that luxury hotels and hotel groups tend to rate Shiji higher, appreciating its ease of use, automation, and comprehensive features. Based on recent reviews and overall sentiment, edge: Shiji.
Medialog charges a simple, transparent $400 monthly fee, with no implementation or trial fees. Its pricing model is straightforward, suitable for smaller budgets seeking a reliable system.
Shiji’s pricing begins at $1,200 per month, with no trial or implementation fees disclosed. Its higher cost reflects its extensive features, scalability, and global support. For hotels seeking a budget-friendly, dependable option, Medialog fits; for those wanting advanced features and scalability, Shiji represents a significant investment.
Not ideal if your hotel needs advanced automation, extensive integrations, or cloud-native capabilities.
Not ideal if your hotel prefers a local, on-premise system or has a limited technology budget.
The core difference lies in their approach: Medialog is a traditional, centralized PMS with a focus on reliability and local support, while Shiji offers a modern, cloud-based platform with a broad feature set and international reach.
If your hotel values proven stability, dedicated support, and simplicity, Medialog is the more suitable choice. However, if you need a scalable, feature-rich system that supports automation, multi-region operations, and ongoing innovation, Shiji is the clear winner.
For hotels prioritizing recent reviews, high user satisfaction, and extensive integrations, Shiji’s higher-rated platform makes it the better investment. Its ease of use and comprehensive features position it as the future-proof choice for progressive hoteliers.
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 4 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.
"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."
Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Users frequently praise Shiji PMS for its user-friendly interface, which simplifies daily operations and reduces the learning curve for new users. Thi... Users frequently praise Shiji PMS for its user-friendly interface, which simplifies daily operations and reduces the learning curve for new users. This ease of use is highlighted in reviews citing accessible training materials, intuitive design, and efficient task performance.
The supportive and responsive nature of the Shiji PMS support team is consistently mentioned positively. Users appreciate the professionalism and help... The supportive and responsive nature of the Shiji PMS support team is consistently mentioned positively. Users appreciate the professionalism and helpfulness of the support personnel, which greatly aids in smoother operations.
The implementation process of Shiji PMS is noted as smooth and efficient by several reviewers, who appreciate the knowledgeable and proactive implemen... The implementation process of Shiji PMS is noted as smooth and efficient by several reviewers, who appreciate the knowledgeable and proactive implementation team. However, a few users suggest that reducing the implementation timeline could further improve the experience.
Where hoteliers push back
While the detailed reporting features of Shiji PMS are largely appreciated, several users demand more advanced and faster reporting tools. Specific re... While the detailed reporting features of Shiji PMS are largely appreciated, several users demand more advanced and faster reporting tools. Specific requests include enhanced summary reports, detailed billing, and faster report generation processes.
Performance issues related to system speed and consistency are common concerns among users, with several noting slow response times during peak operat... Performance issues related to system speed and consistency are common concerns among users, with several noting slow response times during peak operations. Users urge improvements in system speed to enhance overall efficiency.
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Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Medialog and Shiji Daylight PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Medialog offers 41 verified integration partners, while Shiji Daylight PMS offers 71. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Shiji Daylight PMS 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.
Medialog: No. Shiji Daylight 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. Medialog has an HT Score of 0 and Shiji Group has 75. 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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