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 169 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:
Mews shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Payment Log Reports and Mobile Ordering.
novacom software gmbh shines , with exclusive features like On-Premise and Customer Management.
Side-by-side ratings based on 169 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 169 verified reviews, Mews users most value its user interface and reporting, integration with third-party systems, seamless pms integration, while novacom software gmbh 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) ▾ | #2 44 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #3 94 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #5 7 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #2 9 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #3 74 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #3 41 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #3 31 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #2 12 reviews | — |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | #3 14 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #2 130 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | #5 4 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #6 0 reviews | — |
Choosing the right POS system for your hotel means balancing features, usability, support, and market presence. While Mews POS offers a broad suite of functionalities and a proven track record backed by the most recent reviews, Novacom’s NovaTouch remains largely unreviewed, limiting confidence in its real-world performance. Mews's extensive reviews, recent customer feedback, and high ratings make it a more reliable choice for hoteliers seeking a proven solution. Are you ready to see which product best fits your needs?
Both Mews POS and Novacom NovaTouch aim to streamline hotel restaurant operations, but they do so with different strengths. Mews POS integrates tightly with property management, offering extensive automation, digital ordering, and analytics, supported by 156 recent reviews and a near-perfect score. In contrast, Novacom’s NovaTouch has minimal review data, with no recent customer feedback, making it difficult to assess its effectiveness or user satisfaction. Does your hotel prioritize proven performance over unverified claims?
If your hotel needs a widely adopted, highly reviewed POS system with deep integrations and a broad feature set, Mews POS is the clear choice. It caters well to hotels seeking automation, real-time reporting, and a platform trusted by hoteliers across multiple regions. Conversely, if your priority is a niche, on-premise solution with a focus on customer review management (noted in its description but lacking review data), NovaTouch might seem appealing, but the absence of recent reviews or ratings makes it a risky pick. For most hotels, proven customer satisfaction is paramount.
Mews POS scores an impressive 4.74 out of 5 for ease of use, with reviews praising its intuitive, modern interface and straightforward onboarding. It’s designed to be accessible across devices—desktops, tablets, and smartphones—making staff adoption smooth. Novacom NovaTouch, lacking any review data or user feedback, cannot be confidently compared on usability. Given the robust positive feedback for Mews, edge: Mews POS.
Mews POS offers a comprehensive suite of 26 features unique to it, including PCI compliance, digital menus, advanced ordering, self-service table-side ordering, inventory management, and integrations with accounting software—all tailored for hotel restaurant operations. Novacom NovaTouch provides only two features—customer management and on-premise deployment—lacking the extensive functionality of Mews. The clear edge goes to Mews for its feature depth, versatility, and tailored hotel F&B capabilities.
Mews scores 4.43 out of 5 for customer support, with reviews highlighting reliable, solution-oriented service, especially during onboarding. Numerous recent reviews mention quick responses and helpful guidance, essential for smooth deployment. NovaTouch, with no available review data or customer feedback, cannot be evaluated, but the lack of recent endorsements makes Mews the more dependable support choice. Edge: Mews POS.
Mews boasts over 336 verified integrations, including popular channel managers, payment gateways, and property management systems, enabling seamless operations across platforms. Novacom has only four verified partners, with few details on the scope of integrations. For a hotel looking to connect multiple systems effortlessly, Mews's extensive ecosystem offers a clear advantage. Edge: Mews POS.
Mews’s reviews, with 66 recent entries, are overwhelmingly positive, giving it a 9.32/10 NPS score and a 95% likelihood of recommendation. Hotels across segments praise its usability, onboarding, and feature set, particularly highlighting its modern interface and automation. NovaTouch’s lack of reviews and ratings leaves its reputation unverified. Given the current data, Mews is the higher-rated product by hoteliers. Edge: Mews POS.
Mews charges a base price of $200 per month, with no freemium or trial options, and no implementation fees. Unfortunately, NovaTouch’s pricing details are not publicly available, making comparison difficult. For budget planning, Mews provides a transparent, predictable pricing model, while NovaTouch’s costs remain uncertain.
Mews POS stands out as a well-supported, feature-rich platform with extensive integrations, proven usability, and strong reviews from recent hotel clients. It’s best suited for hotels seeking a reliable, scalable system that improves operational flow and guest experience. NovaTouch, lacking recent reviews and detailed features, presents an uncertain choice, better suited for hotels with specific on-premise needs and limited integration requirements.
If your hotel values a tested, highly rated POS system that enhances your F&B operations and integrates with your PMS, Mews POS is the clear choice. Its recent customer feedback and extensive feature set make it a safer, more strategic investment. Conversely, if your focus is on basic on-premise POS management and review management, and you can verify its suitability, NovaTouch might fit, but the current data doesn’t support this as a primary option.
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, Mews POS and Novacom - NovaTouch share 3 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 16 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 8 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"We’ve been with Mews for a few years now and it helped to transform the way we operate. It’s very intuitive to work with and saves our team so much time."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"In an industry where human contact is more important than digital contact, having a platform like Mews that not only reduces time at a screen but also gives us more face time with..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Self-check-in kiosks are integral to LyLo's DNA. Coupled with Mews capabilities like guest messaging and online check-out, they form the essence of our guest experience. In fact, t..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
The Mews interface is described as modern and intuitive, facilitating smooth navigation. However, some reviews suggest improvements in the complexity... The Mews interface is described as modern and intuitive, facilitating smooth navigation. However, some reviews suggest improvements in the complexity and flexibility of reporting tools, particularly for multi-property setups and detailed operational insights.
Mews provides strong connectivity with various third-party systems like channel managers and payment gateways. These integrations facilitate centraliz... Mews provides strong connectivity with various third-party systems like channel managers and payment gateways. These integrations facilitate centralized operations, real-time booking management, and accurate financial reporting, although occasional synchronization issues are noted.
Reviews highlight Mews' outstanding integration between its POS and PMS, allowing direct posting of charges to guest rooms and synchronized guest data... Reviews highlight Mews' outstanding integration between its POS and PMS, allowing direct posting of charges to guest rooms and synchronized guest data. This integration is praised for improving billing accuracy, reducing departmental friction, and enhancing guest service experience by personalizing interactions.
Where hoteliers push back
Mews' commitment to developing new features and evolving its product is seen positively. Users appreciate its openness to feedback, though there is a... Mews' commitment to developing new features and evolving its product is seen positively. Users appreciate its openness to feedback, though there is a need for more polished features and quicker implementation of user suggestions.
The platform is praised for its customization options, allowing tailored workflows and alerts to enhance the guest experience. However, users also exp... The platform is praised for its customization options, allowing tailored workflows and alerts to enhance the guest experience. However, users also express a need for more intuitive customization features for specific operational needs and guest interactions.
Unique capabilities
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Mews POS and Novacom - NovaTouch share many core Hotel POS Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Mews POS offers 335 verified integration partners, while Novacom - NovaTouch offers 4. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Mews POS 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.
Mews POS: No. Novacom - NovaTouch: 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. Mews has an HT Score of 100 and novacom software gmbh 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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