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We analyzed 166 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:
Redforts shines when it comes to ease of use and intuitive system , with exclusive features like Guest Communication (SMS Messaging) and Native Email Marketing.
SkyTouch Technology shines when it comes to user-friendly interface — especially for independent properties (4.0/5) , with exclusive features like Guest profiles and Ancillary revenue tracking.
Side-by-side ratings based on 166 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 166 verified reviews, Redforts users most value its ease of use and intuitive system, reservation management, customer service, while SkyTouch Technology users highlight user-friendly interface, customer support responsiveness, remote access. 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 | #19 41 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #49 3 reviews | #10 72 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #21 5 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #23 2 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #30 18 reviews | #18 47 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #39 5 reviews | #22 27 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #49 2 reviews | #10 45 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #37 2 reviews | #22 7 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #32 4 reviews | #7 120 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #14 39 reviews | #60 0 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #38 1 reviews |
Choosing between Redforts by Redforts and SkyTouch Technology by SkyTouch Technology hinges on your hotel's specific needs and operational priorities. Both systems aim to streamline property management, but they diverge significantly in features, user experience, and market presence. Your decision should be guided by which platform aligns most closely with your property’s size, complexity, and growth plans.
Redforts offers a comprehensive, all-in-one management system with extensive features at a competitive price, while SkyTouch emphasizes ease of use with strong reporting and integration capabilities. Do you prioritize a feature-rich platform or a system with a broader industry footprint?
Both Redforts and SkyTouch are designed to manage reservations, rates, and operations, but their strengths lie in different areas. Redforts provides a more complete suite, including PMS, channel management, booking engine, revenue, and yield management, plus a mobile app and guest communication tools. SkyTouch's core focus is on reservation management, rate setting, and detailed reporting, especially suited for properties that need remote access and multi-property control.
Redforts has more recent reviews—just 1 in the last six months—supporting its active development and modern features, whereas SkyTouch has no recent reviews, giving Redforts a clearer edge for current user satisfaction. Do you want a system that’s actively improved and reviewed or one that’s more established but less current?
If your hotel needs an all-in-one management system with integrated booking, channel management, and customer communications, Redforts is the clear choice. It’s well-suited for small to medium properties, hostels, and boutique hotels that value automation and operational efficiency.
If your property emphasizes detailed reporting, multi-property rate management, and remote operation, SkyTouch offers an intuitive interface backed by a large user base and extensive integrations. SkyTouch is ideal for independent hotels and branded properties that want a straightforward platform with proven industry recognition.
For properties seeking a cost-effective, flexible solution with diverse functionalities, Redforts is best. Conversely, if seamless multi-property rate control and extensive integrations are priorities, SkyTouch is the better match.
Redforts scores slightly higher in ease of use, with a 4.68/5 rating compared to SkyTouch’s 4.64/5. Users praise Redforts for its intuitive design and straightforward onboarding, often mentioning how quickly staff can learn the system and reduce errors. Its modular approach allows properties to activate only the needed features, simplifying daily operations.
SkyTouch’s interface is also highly rated, praised for its simplicity and remote access capabilities. However, some users note that system glitches and limited customization can create occasional frustrations, especially for more complex reservations or reporting needs.
Edge: Redforts.
Redforts boasts 24 unique features, such as multi-currency support, guest CRM, digital registration, online check-in, guest messaging, and GDPR compliance. These features enable a more personalized guest experience and operational flexibility. It also offers automation tools like reminders, automated space optimization, and integrated ID scanning, supporting modern hotel needs.
SkyTouch has 5 features exclusive to it, including guest profiles, ancillary revenue tracking, automated night audit, and an integrated CRS. These features are useful but less extensive than Redforts’ suite, especially for properties that want more guest engagement tools.
Overall, Redforts provides a broader, more versatile feature set, making it the better choice for hotels seeking comprehensive management tools.
Edge: Redforts.
Both platforms enjoy high customer support ratings—Redforts at 4.53/5 and SkyTouch at 4.5/5—indicating strong support for users. Redforts’ reviews frequently mention friendly, efficient service and quick problem resolution, with one user describing their support as “very responsive and helpful.”
SkyTouch's support is also praised for professionalism, but some reviews mention slow resolutions for long-standing issues and occasional difficulty in getting immediate assistance. SkyTouch’s larger team may offer broader coverage, but Redforts’ more personalized support seems more effective for daily hotel operations.
Edge: Redforts.
SkyTouch’s integration count is a notable advantage, with 33 verified partners, including popular systems like Chargerback, GuestCentric, and SiteMinder. These integrations facilitate automation across booking, payment, and distribution channels, especially for properties with multiple systems.
Redforts offers only 2 verified partners, such as WuBook and Mr Winston, but it provides essential integrations for its core functionalities like channel management and POS. While fewer in number, these integrations are often sufficient for smaller properties.
For extensive third-party connectivity, SkyTouch wins. For a streamlined, core-focused approach, Redforts is adequate.
Edge: SkyTouch.
SkyTouch scores higher in overall ratings at 3.5/5 with 119 reviews, mostly from North American properties. It’s favored for its user-friendly interface and solid rate management tools, especially among independent and branded hotels.
Redforts, with only 40 reviews and a 0/5 overall rating, struggles with user satisfaction despite high scores in ease of use (4.68/5) and support (4.53/5). Its recent reviews are scarce, limiting confidence in current performance.
Given the quantity and recency of reviews, SkyTouch has a clear edge in hotel ratings and perceived value.
Edge: SkyTouch.
Redforts pricing starts at $500 monthly, with no free trial or implementation fees. Its transparent, flat-rate model makes it predictable for small to mid-sized properties.
SkyTouch’s base price is $600 per month, also without trial or setup fees. Slightly higher, it reflects its broader integration options and larger support infrastructure.
For tight budgets, Redforts offers a marginally lower price point with robust features; otherwise, both are comparable in cost.
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Redforts delivers a comprehensive, all-in-one management platform suited for small to medium properties prioritizing automation and operational efficiency. Its broad feature set, good support, and competitive pricing make it ideal for hotels looking to streamline daily tasks without overcomplicating their systems.
SkyTouch emphasizes simplicity and scalability, offering a user-friendly interface with extensive integrations and detailed reporting. Its larger user base and positive reviews for ease of use make it a strong candidate for independent and multi-property hotels seeking reliable, remote management.
If your hotel needs a flexible, feature-rich, cost-effective solution, Redforts is the better pick. For properties requiring extensive integrations, multi-property control, and a proven track record, SkyTouch is the stronger option.
This comparison should guide your decision based on current reviews, feature needs, and your property's operational scope.
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, Redforts and SkyTouch Technology share 22 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 17 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 1 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
No published case study for this goal yet.
"We are finding great value and payback versus anything else out there on the market, and I have seen them all."
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.
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Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Users consistently praise SkyTouch for its intuitive, easy-to-navigate system. Many highlight how quickly new staff members can be trained, thanks to... Users consistently praise SkyTouch for its intuitive, easy-to-navigate system. Many highlight how quickly new staff members can be trained, thanks to the interface's simplicity. This aspect makes SkyTouch particularly well-suited for properties that frequently onboard new employees.
SkyTouch's customer support receives mixed feedback. Many users commend the support team for their professionalism and helpfulness. However, others cr... SkyTouch's customer support receives mixed feedback. Many users commend the support team for their professionalism and helpfulness. However, others criticize the extended waiting times and the fact that long-standing issues remain unresolved despite multiple reports.
SkyTouch's cloud-based system is appreciated for its remote access capability. This allows hotel managers to monitor operations, make rate changes, an... SkyTouch's cloud-based system is appreciated for its remote access capability. This allows hotel managers to monitor operations, make rate changes, and check reports from any location with internet access, which is a significant advantage for multi-property managers.
Where hoteliers push back
While SkyTouch offers a range of features, users report that the system's customizability is limited. Specific areas of concern include the inability... While SkyTouch offers a range of features, users report that the system's customizability is limited. Specific areas of concern include the inability to tailor reports, user interface layouts, and reservation processes to meet unique property needs.
Many users express frustration with SkyTouch due to recurring software bugs and glitches. These issues range from intermittent system crashes and logi... Many users express frustration with SkyTouch due to recurring software bugs and glitches. These issues range from intermittent system crashes and login problems to malfunctioning features like the tape chart and housekeeping modules. Users cite the need for more robust bug fixes and quicker resolutions from the support team.
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Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Redforts and SkyTouch Technology share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Redforts offers 2 verified integration partners, while SkyTouch Technology offers 33. 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 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.
Redforts: No. SkyTouch Technology: 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. Redforts has an HT Score of 73 and SkyTouch Technology has 77. 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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