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 761 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:
Oracle Hospitality shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (4.2/5) , with exclusive features like Guest CRM and Guest profiles.
GP Dati Hotel Service shines , with exclusive features like Native Email Marketing.
Side-by-side ratings based on 761 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 761 verified reviews, Oracle Hospitality users most value its cloud integration and mobility, customization and flexibility, integration with third-party systems, while GP Dati Hotel Service users highlight . 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) ▾ | #17 63 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #2 334 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #1 252 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #1 91 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #4 242 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #1 477 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #1 342 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #6 35 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #9 97 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #4 192 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #2 398 reviews | — |
| Middle East ▾ | #2 17 reviews | — |
When choosing a property management system (PMS), your hotel needs a solution that enhances operational efficiency, improves guest experiences, and integrates smoothly with existing systems. Oracle OPERA PMS and GP Dati Scrigno both aim to streamline hotel management, but they differ significantly in scope and market presence. OPERA PMS offers extensive functionality, a broad partner network, and proven adaptability across hotel sizes, while Scrigno is a smaller, more centralized system with limited reviews and regional reach. Which better aligns with your hotel’s goals?
Both products address core hotel management challenges: reservations, guest profiles, billing, and operational coordination. Oracle OPERA PMS is a globally recognized, enterprise-level platform with a deep feature set, while GP Dati Scrigno emphasizes centralized data sharing and CRM within a cloud environment. OPERA’s large user base and recent review activity provide strong evidence of ongoing product evolution. Conversely, Scrigno’s limited reviews and regional focus make its long-term support less certain. Do you prioritize extensive feature depth or a simpler, unified data approach?
If your hotel needs a proven, scalable PMS capable of managing complex operations across multiple regions and property types, go with Oracle OPERA. It’s suitable for luxury hotels, resorts, and large brands seeking robust integrations, real-time analytics, and extensive support options. If your hotel’s focus is on centralized guest data management, strong CRM capabilities, or operating mainly within Europe with a smaller team, GP Dati Scrigno might suffice, especially if budget constraints are tight. However, its limited review data makes OPERA the safer choice for most hotels today.
Oracle OPERA PMS scores a high 4.57/5 for ease of use, with many reviews praising its intuitive interface and straightforward onboarding process. Users report that staff adopt the system quickly, and the platform’s modern design reduces training time. In contrast, Scrigno has no available usability ratings or recent user feedback, leaving its user-friendliness unverified. Given OPERA’s extensive support network and proven interface, it clearly outperforms Scrigno in ease of use.
Edge: Oracle OPERA PMS
Oracle OPERA PMS boasts 36 unique features, including multi-currency, guest CRM, online check-in, real-time reporting, and automated room assignments—features critical for large or complex operations. Scrigno offers only 2 unique features: a centralized database and some basic CRM functions. The depth and variety of OPERA’s features make it a comprehensive tool for managing all hotel facets. Oppositely, Scrigno’s minimal feature set limits its ability to support diverse operational needs.
Edge: Oracle OPERA PMS
Oracle OPERA’s support scores 4.25/5, with many users appreciating its extensive onboarding, online support channels, and active support during implementation. Recent reviews highlight that Oracle’s support staff are responsive, and the platform’s large support infrastructure ensures help is available when needed. Scrigno provides no recent reviews or support ratings, leaving its customer service reputation unclear. For hotel teams prioritizing reliable, accessible support, OPERA clearly leads.
Edge: Oracle OPERA PMS
Oracle OPERA connects with 391 verified partners, including major brands like Duetto, Criton, and Innspire, offering extensive integration options for revenue management, distribution, and POS systems. Scrigno’s integration ecosystem is limited, with just one verified partner, making it less adaptable to your current tech stack. Large-scale hotels and chains benefit from OPERA’s broad partner network, ensuring smoother workflows and better data sharing.
Edge: Oracle OPERA PMS
Oracle OPERA PMS averages a 4.18/5 rating from 696 reviews, with recent feedback emphasizing its functionality, ease of use, and support. Hoteliers across various segments, especially luxury and branded hotels, rate it highly for improving operational efficiency. Scrigno has no available recent reviews or ratings, making it impossible to assess user sentiment. Given the volume and recency of OPERA’s reviews, it’s the more trusted option among hoteliers.
Edge: Oracle OPERA PMS
Oracle OPERA’s base price is $700, with no freemium or trial options publicly listed. Its licensing and implementation costs are considered significant but reflect its enterprise-grade features. Scrigno’s pricing is not publicly available, suggesting it may be more flexible or less transparent, but also potentially less scalable for larger operations. Your choice may hinge on your budget and the value you expect from a comprehensive system.
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Oracle OPERA PMS offers a broad, feature-rich platform trusted by thousands of hotels worldwide, with recent reviews backing its ongoing development and support. Its ability to handle complex, multi-property management makes it suitable for large brands, resorts, and luxury hotels aiming for operational excellence.
GP Dati Scrigno provides a centralized, CRM-focused system ideal for smaller European hotels prioritizing data sharing and straightforward management. However, its limited reviews and regional focus suggest it’s less proven in diverse markets.
In summary, if your hotel seeks a scalable, well-supported PMS with extensive features and recent positive feedback, Oracle OPERA is the clear choice. If your needs are modest, regional, and centered on data sharing, Scrigno may suffice, but consider its unverified long-term support.
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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According to HTR's product database, Oracle OPERA PMS and GP Dati Scrigno (by Zucchetti) share 21 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 26 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.
"In many aspects, candidly, the ability to offload IT responsibilities to a reliable partner was a driving motivator in our decision to embrace OPERA Cloud."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"If you’ve used OPERA Cloud and have familiarity with Oracle processes, learning how to use Distribution is almost effortless. And when there was something we didn’t know how to do,..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"As general manager of Starling Hotel Residence Geneva – a 93-room property in Switzerland’s epicenter – I initially just wanted a system that would be reliable and allow staff to t..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
The cloud-based nature of Opera PMS allows for remote access, reducing IT burden and enabling multi-property management. Users appreciate its internet... The cloud-based nature of Opera PMS allows for remote access, reducing IT burden and enabling multi-property management. Users appreciate its internet-based functionality, enhancing accessibility and scalability. However, some concerns were raised about operational disruptions due to internet dependency.
Users appreciate the flexible system configurations of Opera PMS that allow customization to meet unique operational needs. However, there's potential... Users appreciate the flexible system configurations of Opera PMS that allow customization to meet unique operational needs. However, there's potential for data accuracy issues, such as creating duplicate profiles.
Opera PMS's integration capabilities with third-party systems, such as POS and analytics, unify hotel operations. Several users highlight this ability... Opera PMS's integration capabilities with third-party systems, such as POS and analytics, unify hotel operations. Several users highlight this ability, which significantly enhances operation efficiency, though some note the integration process can be cumbersome.
Where hoteliers push back
While offering a wide array of features, Opera PMS can be complex, with a steep learning curve for new users. Training and onboarding require signific... While offering a wide array of features, Opera PMS can be complex, with a steep learning curve for new users. Training and onboarding require significant time, and smaller hotels may find customization and setup overwhelming.
Despite offering cloud-based advantages, Opera PMS may experience operational disruptions during maintenance windows or due to internet issues, affect... Despite offering cloud-based advantages, Opera PMS may experience operational disruptions during maintenance windows or due to internet issues, affecting service continuity.
Unique capabilities
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Oracle OPERA PMS and GP Dati Scrigno (by Zucchetti) share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Oracle OPERA PMS offers 391 verified integration partners, while GP Dati Scrigno (by Zucchetti) offers 1. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Oracle OPERA 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.
Oracle OPERA PMS: No. GP Dati Scrigno (by Zucchetti): 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. Oracle Hospitality has an HT Score of 92 and GP Dati Hotel Service 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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