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 82 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:
D-Edge shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Performance Reporting.
Aggregate Intelligence, Inc shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 82 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $500/mo | Contact sales |
| Verified Reviews | 82 | 0 |
After analyzing 82 verified reviews, D-Edge users most value its ease of use and user-friendly interface, customer support, booking engine and channel manager integration, while Aggregate Intelligence, Inc users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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Rate Screener and Next Rate Tools
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How each product ranks among Rate Shopping 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) ▾ | #4 27 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #4 40 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #6 10 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #10 2 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #4 25 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #5 25 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #9 10 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #5 8 reviews | — |
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| North America | #18 1 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #3 66 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #15 13 reviews | — |
Rate Shopping 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, D-EDGE - RateScreener and RateMetrics share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 7 more features differ between these products.
What hoteliers love
D-Edge's user interface is frequently commended for being intuitive and easy to navigate, even for beginners. This ease of use helps reduce staff trai... D-Edge's user interface is frequently commended for being intuitive and easy to navigate, even for beginners. This ease of use helps reduce staff training time and ensures smooth daily operations.
The professional and responsive customer support team is highly praised across many reviews. Users appreciate the quick resolution of issues and the a... The professional and responsive customer support team is highly praised across many reviews. Users appreciate the quick resolution of issues and the availability of help when needed.
Many hoteliers appreciate the seamless integration of D-Edge's booking engine with their Channel Manager, which improves synchronization with OTAs and... Many hoteliers appreciate the seamless integration of D-Edge's booking engine with their Channel Manager, which improves synchronization with OTAs and simplifies rate management. This integration is praised for reducing manual errors and enhancing efficiency.
Where hoteliers push back
Some users feel that certain features, like the Rate Screener's integration and the limitation on children's age bands in the booking engine, could be... Some users feel that certain features, like the Rate Screener's integration and the limitation on children's age bands in the booking engine, could be improved. There are also requests for more dynamic functionality and better customization options.
Several reviews mention the high cost associated with D-Edge's tools, suggesting that pricing could be more competitive. Users express concerns about... Several reviews mention the high cost associated with D-Edge's tools, suggesting that pricing could be more competitive. Users express concerns about additional fees for certain features and high expenses during low occupancy periods.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. D-EDGE - RateScreener and RateMetrics share many core Rate Shopping features, but each has unique capabilities. D-EDGE - RateScreener offers 115 verified integration partners, while RateMetrics offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. D-EDGE - RateScreener 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.
D-EDGE - RateScreener: No. RateMetrics: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Rate Shopping 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. D-Edge has an HT Score of 30 and Aggregate Intelligence, Inc 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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