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TLDR
We analyzed 402 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:
Duve shines when it comes to upselling and ancillary revenue generation — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Mobile Friendly and SMS text messaging.
MyStay shines when it comes to customization and flexibility .
Side-by-side ratings based on 402 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $900/mo | From $400/mo |
| Verified Reviews | 357 | 45 |
After analyzing 402 verified reviews, Duve users most value its upselling and ancillary revenue generation, guest messaging and multi-channel communication, operational efficiency and staff time savings, while MyStay users highlight customization and flexibility, communication with guests, efficient check-in process. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Upselling Software 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) ▾ | #2 69 reviews | #6 17 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #3 137 reviews | #11 13 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #3 45 reviews | #11 6 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #3 38 reviews | #12 2 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #3 125 reviews | #11 14 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #3 131 reviews | #13 12 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #3 97 reviews | #10 13 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #2 45 reviews | #7 6 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #2 37 reviews | #16 1 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #2 132 reviews | #5 36 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #6 9 reviews | #11 1 reviews |
| Middle East ▾ | #1 107 reviews | #8 1 reviews |
Choosing between Duve Upselling and MyStay hinges on your hotel's specific needs and operational scale. Both platforms aim to enhance guest experiences and increase revenue, but they approach these goals differently. Duve offers a more extensive feature set and broader integration, while MyStay emphasizes simplicity and contactless solutions. Your decision should weigh the importance of advanced upselling tools versus streamlined guest communication.
While both products are highly rated, Duve’s more recent reviews and higher total review count give it a clearer edge. Are you ready to explore which platform aligns best with your hotel's goals?
Duve and MyStay both serve as upselling and guest communication platforms, but they differ significantly in scope and complexity. Duve specializes in personalized upselling with a multitude of features like marketplace integrations, automated replies, and multi-property dashboards, making it ideal for hotels seeking detailed customization. MyStay leans toward quick deployment and contactless check-ins, focusing on efficiency and ease of use.
Both platforms aim to boost revenue and guest satisfaction, yet Duve’s suite is more comprehensive with 23 exclusive features, compared to MyStay’s focus on digital marketing and contactless check-in. Do you need a broad, feature-rich platform or a straightforward, contactless solution?
If your hotel needs extensive guest engagement tools, detailed analytics, and multi-property management, Duve is the superior choice. Its 270 reviews with recent feedback reveal a proven track record in automating guest communication and boosting ancillary revenues, especially for larger or multi-property hotels. On the other hand, if your priority is cost-effective, easy-to-implement contactless check-in and straightforward upselling, MyStay’s lower price point and simpler interface make it appealing.
For hotels aiming to scale operations with advanced upselling and deep integrations, Duve’s capabilities justify its higher price. Conversely, properties focused on rapid deployment and contactless service without extensive customization might find MyStay more suitable.
Duve’s user experience scores at 4.7/5, with reviews praising its intuitive guest app and seamless communication flow. However, some users report a steep learning curve and setup complexities, especially when integrating with multiple systems. On the other hand, MyStay scores slightly higher at 4.85/5, with reviews emphasizing its straightforward interface, quick onboarding, and minimal operational disruption.
In terms of support, MyStay's customer service is rated at 4.85/5, consistently praised for their responsiveness and helpfulness, while Duve’s is slightly lower at 4.63/5, with some users citing longer response times. Edge: MyStay.
Duve offers 23 exclusive features, including mobile check-in, WhatsApp integration, secured data protection, messaging guest surveys, dynamic upgrade pricing, and multi-property dashboards. These tools enable detailed personalization, automation, and revenue optimization, particularly useful for complex hotel operations. MyStay provides core functionalities such as automated communication, digital marketing, and online check-in, but lacks the extensive feature set of Duve.
If your hotel benefits from advanced upselling, multi-channel messaging, and in-depth analytics, Duve’s richer features give it a clear advantage. For simpler needs, MyStay’s streamlined options suffice. Edge: Duve.
MyStay’s support and onboarding ratings are at 4.85/5, with reviews highlighting prompt, helpful assistance and quick onboarding, especially appreciated during the pandemic. Duve’s support scores at 4.63/5, with some users citing slow responses and challenges in resolving issues quickly. Several reviews praise MyStay’s dedicated support team and personalized onboarding, whereas Duve’s support is occasionally criticized for responsiveness.
Considering recent review volume and responsiveness, MyStay offers more consistent customer support. Edge: MyStay.
Duve boasts 65 verified partner integrations, including high-profile PMS and channel managers like Mews, WebRezPro, and Guesty, plus unique integrations such as local vendors and analytics platforms. MyStay has 30 verified partners, including some shared integrations like PMS systems and channel managers, but fewer in total.
For hotels relying on a broad ecosystem of third-party integrations, Duve’s extensive partner list ensures greater flexibility. MyStay’s integrations are sufficient for basic contactless and upselling needs but may limit advanced automation. Edge: Duve.
Duve’s recent reviews, with 21 in the last six months, overwhelmingly praise its functionality, noting increases in online check-in rates and revenue. Its overall rating stands at 4.79/5, with a 94% likelihood to recommend. MyStay has fewer recent reviews (none in the last six months) but maintains a slightly higher overall rating at 4.82/5 and a 96% recommendation rate.
Given the volume and freshness of reviews, Duve’s current ratings reflect strong user satisfaction in a competitive landscape. Its more extensive user base and recent feedback make it the more reliable choice. Edge: Duve.
Duve charges a flat $900 monthly fee with no freemium or trial options, making it a premium solution suitable for larger hotels or chains. MyStay’s basic price is $400 per month, also without a trial, offering a more affordable entry point for smaller operations or those new to upselling platforms.
Cost considerations should factor in the scale of your property and required features. If your hotel needs advanced upselling, Duve’s investment offers comprehensive value; for simpler, contactless needs, MyStay’s lower price makes it attractive.
Hotels that benefit most from Duve’s extensive feature set include:
Not ideal if your hotel is small, with minimal automation needs, or budget-conscious. Limited service, boutique, or independent properties may find Duve’s pricing and complexity excessive.
Hotels best suited for MyStay include:
Not ideal if your hotel requires extensive personalization, advanced analytics, or multi-property management. Larger chains or those with complex operations might find MyStay’s offerings too limited.
Duve is the more comprehensive upselling and guest engagement platform, with a broader feature set, more integrations, and a proven track record supported by recent reviews. Its ability to personalize upselling, automate communication, and manage multiple properties makes it suitable for larger or growth-oriented hotels.
Choose Duve if your goal is to boost revenue through detailed automation and extensive customization, and your team can handle its setup complexity. It’s also better suited for properties with multiple locations or complex operational needs.
In contrast, MyStay excels in providing a user-friendly, contactless guest experience for smaller hotels or those new to digital upselling. Its straightforward approach and strong recent ratings make it ideal for properties prioritizing efficiency and ease of use over extensive features.
If your hotel values deep customization and advanced automation, Duve is the clear choice. For faster implementation and simpler contactless solutions, MyStay should be your preferred platform.
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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Offers & Merchandising
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We analyzed 8 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"Duve was a game changer for our customer service. I knew the platform would help us connect with guests but I was amazed at how cleverly simple it all is, even guests who are not v..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"While scaling up and growing in terms of more hotel rooms and more hotels in different countries we found it difficult to communicate with our guests in a very personal way. Duve f..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Reviewers consistently say Duve helps hotels drive incremental revenue by selling room upgrades, late check-out, early check-in, and other add-ons bef... Reviewers consistently say Duve helps hotels drive incremental revenue by selling room upgrades, late check-out, early check-in, and other add-ons before arrival and during the stay. Several note that the upsell module supports TRevPAR and can even open non-room ancillary revenue opportunities, making it a direct revenue tool rather than just a communication layer.
A major theme is Duve’s ability to centralize guest communication across SMS, WhatsApp, email, and app-based messaging. Users say it makes it easier t... A major theme is Duve’s ability to centralize guest communication across SMS, WhatsApp, email, and app-based messaging. Users say it makes it easier to answer questions quickly, share check-in details and hotel information, and keep contact with guests more consistent throughout the journey.
Several reviews mention that Duve reduces manual work for front office and operations teams by automating messages, centralizing requests, and handlin... Several reviews mention that Duve reduces manual work for front office and operations teams by automating messages, centralizing requests, and handling common guest interactions digitally. Hotels say this saves time, lowers repetitive tasks, and helps staff focus on higher-value service moments.
Where hoteliers push back
Integration with PMS systems, especially OPERA and Mews, is a repeated theme because it determines how well offers, guest data, and reservations stay... Integration with PMS systems, especially OPERA and Mews, is a repeated theme because it determines how well offers, guest data, and reservations stay in sync. Reviewers value the automation when it works, but several also report sync limitations, edit restrictions, and manual workarounds during PMS changes or migrations.
Several reviewers mention implementation support as a meaningful part of the experience, with some praising hands-on onboarding and others asking for... Several reviewers mention implementation support as a meaningful part of the experience, with some praising hands-on onboarding and others asking for more hotel-specific expertise or one-on-one assistance. The comments suggest that success with Duve depends not just on the product, but on how well the team helps hotels configure integrations, migrate systems, and scale usage.
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Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Some users ask for more customization options in automatic messaging and content presentation. They desire greater freedom in editing templates and in... Some users ask for more customization options in automatic messaging and content presentation. They desire greater freedom in editing templates and integrating with multiple hotels or specific PMS systems. Customization in currency based on language and more text editing options are also requested.
Users highlight the ability to effectively communicate with guests before, during, and after their stay. MyStay facilitates automated messaging and th... Users highlight the ability to effectively communicate with guests before, during, and after their stay. MyStay facilitates automated messaging and the sharing of relevant information about accommodation and activities, creating a personalized experience. This feature helps address guest needs promptly and improve overall satisfaction.
MyStay is widely praised for its efficient and fast check-in process. Guests can check-in online before arrival, which saves time and reduces lines at... MyStay is widely praised for its efficient and fast check-in process. Guests can check-in online before arrival, which saves time and reduces lines at the reception. The process includes electronic signatures and ID verification. This feature is especially valued during the pandemic for its contactless capability.
Where hoteliers push back
The integration of MyStay with PMS systems is a critical topic. While many appreciate the integration, some users face difficulties and request smooth... The integration of MyStay with PMS systems is a critical topic. While many appreciate the integration, some users face difficulties and request smoother connections. Better synchronization with PMS could further enhance the usability and convenience of the platform.
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It depends on your requirements. Duve Upselling and MyStay share many core Upselling Software features, but each has unique capabilities. Duve Upselling offers 71 verified integration partners, while MyStay offers 30. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. MyStay leads in ease of use at 4.9/5 vs 4.7/5. 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.
Duve Upselling: No. MyStay: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Upselling Software 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. Duve has an HT Score of 98 and MyStay has 19. 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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