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TLDR
We analyzed 43 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:
Passepartout shines .
Redforts shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Transactional Emails (booking, folios, etc) and Guest Communication (SMS Messaging).
Side-by-side ratings based on 43 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | Contact sales | From $500/mo |
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After analyzing 43 verified reviews, Passepartout users most value its , while Redforts users highlight ease of use and intuitive system, reservation management, customer service. 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) ▾ | — | #31 21 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) | — | #49 3 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #30 18 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #39 5 reviews |
| Branded / Chain | — | #49 2 reviews |
| Extended Stay | — | #37 2 reviews |
By Region
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| North America | — | #32 4 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #14 39 reviews |
Choosing the right property management system (PMS) is critical for your hotel's operational efficiency and guest experience. While Passepartout aims to provide a broad management overview, Redforts offers a feature-rich, integrated solution. Given the data, Redforts’s recent reviews and higher ratings suggest it currently better meets hotelier needs. Which product aligns more with your hotel’s specific requirements?
Passepartout claims to be a comprehensive property management solution, but its lack of recent reviews and zero ratings make assessing its current performance difficult. In contrast, Redforts boasts 40 recent reviews—more recent reviews increase confidence that its features and support are actively maintained and trusted. Redforts scores high across ease of use, customer support, and likelihood to recommend, indicating a more reliable, user-friendly experience. Do you want a system with proven, current user satisfaction?
If your hotel needs a highly rated, easy-to-use management platform with strong support, go with Redforts. Its 4.68/5 ease of use rating and 4.53/5 customer support ratings, combined with recent reviews, make it the better choice. Conversely, if your property operates on a very limited or niche basis where simplicity is sufficient, Passepartout’s minimal review data makes it harder to recommend confidently. For most hotels, Redforts offers a clearer, more proven path forward.
Redforts scores a 4.68/5 for ease of use, with reviews praising its intuitive design, quick onboarding, and minimal staff training required. Passepartout scores 0/5 with no recent reviews, offering no reliable data on usability. The lack of recent feedback on Passepartout’s interface or onboarding further diminishes confidence. Edge: Redforts.
Redforts offers 46 distinct features, including a booking engine, channel management, revenue and rate management, online check-in, guest CRM, digital registration, and automated tasks, among others. Passepartout provides no documented features or integrations. The broad feature set of Redforts, combined with its modular flexibility, makes it the clear winner. Edge: Redforts.
Redforts scores 4.53/5 on customer support, with reviews highlighting quick, friendly responses and consistent service. Passepartout provides no recent support ratings or reviews, leaving its support quality uncertain. Given the recent positive feedback for Redforts, its support appears more dependable. Edge: Redforts.
Redforts integrates with two verified partners, including a channel manager and a reservation system, offering seamless platform connectivity. Passepartout reports zero verified integrations, limiting its connectivity options. For hotels relying on multiple systems, Redforts’s integrations streamline operations. Edge: Redforts.
Redforts’s recent reviews yield an NPS score of 9.5/10, with 95% likelihood to recommend, indicating high satisfaction. Passepartout has no reviews or ratings, making comparison impossible but clearly less reliable at this point. For property types like inns, boutique hotels, and hostels, high recent ratings favor Redforts. Edge: Redforts.
Passepartout’s pricing information is unavailable, suggesting either custom quotes or a lack of transparent pricing. Redforts charges $500 monthly, with no trial or freemium options, positioning it as an accessible and predictable investment. If budget transparency is key, Redforts’s clear pricing offers a better starting point.
Redforts and Passepartout aim to serve hotel management needs, but current data clearly favors Redforts. Passepartout’s lack of recent reviews and ratings make it difficult to assess, while Redforts’s high scores and recent positive feedback demonstrate proven reliability and functionality.
If your hotel prioritizes ease of use, support, and feature-rich automation, Redforts is the definitive choice, especially given its recent reviews and high recommendation rate. Conversely, unless your property’s needs are very limited, Passepartout’s unverified status and absence of recent feedback make it a risky, less supported option.
For most hotels seeking an active, well-rated PMS with broad features and strong support, Redforts offers a dependable, scalable solution. Choose Redforts for a management system that’s trusted by your peers today and is likely to support your hotel’s growth tomorrow.
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, Passepartout and Redforts share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 34 more features differ between these products.
What hoteliers love
Many users appreciate Redforts for its intuitive design, which simplifies training and reduces human errors. This streamlines daily operations, freein... Many users appreciate Redforts for its intuitive design, which simplifies training and reduces human errors. This streamlines daily operations, freeing up staff for other tasks.
The system excels at managing reservations, preventing overbooking, and integrating with multiple platforms. Customization for booking engines and cha... The system excels at managing reservations, preventing overbooking, and integrating with multiple platforms. Customization for booking engines and channel management is also highlighted as a significant strength.
The attentive and responsive customer service is frequently applauded. Users mention personal communication and quick resolution of issues, contributi... The attentive and responsive customer service is frequently applauded. Users mention personal communication and quick resolution of issues, contributing to an overall positive experience.
Where hoteliers push back
Redforts integrates efficiently with booking engines, channel managers, and other platforms, providing a seamless management experience. This capabili... Redforts integrates efficiently with booking engines, channel managers, and other platforms, providing a seamless management experience. This capability simplifies coordination between different systems and platforms.
While the functionality is praised, several reviews mention that the interface appears outdated and could benefit from modernization to enhance visual... While the functionality is praised, several reviews mention that the interface appears outdated and could benefit from modernization to enhance visual appeal and efficiency.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Passepartout and Redforts share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Passepartout offers 0 verified integration partners, while Redforts offers 2. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Redforts 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.
Passepartout: No. Redforts: 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. Passepartout has an HT Score of 0 and Redforts has 73. 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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