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 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:
Redforts shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Guest CRM.
Zavia ERP shines , with exclusive features like Integrated Payment Terminal & Card Reader and Ancillary revenue tracking.
Side-by-side ratings based on 43 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 43 verified reviews, Redforts users most value its ease of use and intuitive system, reservation management, customer service, while Zavia ERP 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.
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| Small (10-24 rooms) ▾ | #31 21 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) | #49 3 reviews | — |
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| Boutique ▾ | #30 18 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #39 5 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain | #49 2 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay | #37 2 reviews | — |
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| North America | #32 4 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #14 39 reviews | — |
Choosing between Redforts by Redforts and Zavia ERP hinges on your hotel’s specific needs and operational scale. Both systems aim to streamline hotel management, but they diverge significantly in features, user experience, and market presence. Redforts excels with its comprehensive functionalities and positive recent reviews, while Zavia ERP’s focus on small-to-medium hotels and its recent lack of review data make it a less certain choice. Are you looking for a proven, highly-rated system or a newer solution with limited current feedback?
Redforts and Zavia ERP both address core hotel management challenges: reservation handling, multi-channel distribution, and operational control. Redforts, with its all-in-one approach, offers integrated modules like PMS, channel management, and revenue tools, and it has a clear market footprint across multiple continents. Zavia ERP, on the other hand, markets itself as a control system for smaller hotels, emphasizing real-time rate sync, website creation, and direct booking capabilities. Yet, Zavia’s absence of recent reviews leaves its real-world performance uncertain.
Redforts boasts a review count of 40, with recent feedback from the last six months, giving you current insights into its performance. Zavia ERP, with no reviews submitted recently, provides no recent user feedback, making it difficult to assess its current reliability or customer satisfaction. When comparing the two, Redforts’ established reputation and ongoing positive reviews make it the stronger, more dependable choice. Are you willing to base your decision on a system with proven recent user satisfaction, or are you exploring an unreviewed option?
If your hotel needs a comprehensive, easy-to-use property management system with strong customer support and a broad feature set, go with Redforts. Its high customer support rating of 4.53/5 and ease of use score of 4.68/5, combined with 40 recent reviews, reflect a well-established system favored by diverse hotel types, including hostels and boutique hotels.
If your hotel is smaller, with fewer than 200 rooms, and your priority is budget-friendly, simple reservation management with real-time rate sync, Zavia ERP might seem appealing. However, the lack of recent user reviews and data on customer satisfaction makes this choice less clear. While Zavia’s pricing is lower at $300/month, its unproven track record in current market conditions suggests caution. For a secure decision grounded in recent performance, Redforts remains the recommended option.
Redforts scores a 4.68/5 for ease of use, with many users describing its interface as intuitive and straightforward. Recent reviews note that staff adoption is smooth, even for users without extensive technical backgrounds, and onboarding is rated 4.32/5, reflecting a positive experience.
Zavia ERP, lacking recent reviews, provides no current user feedback on usability. Its website emphasizes ease of website creation and operations, but without recent user ratings or testimonials, it’s difficult to confirm how user-friendly the platform truly is today. Based on available data, Edge: Redforts.
Redforts offers 44 shared features with Zavia ERP and has 2 exclusive features: Guest CRM and Automated Reminders. Zavia ERP, with 7 features unique to it, includes automated night audit, online checkout, automated assignments, shift planning, integrated payment terminals, rules-based room assignments, and ancillary revenue tracking.
While Zavia’s added features appear compelling for smaller hotels seeking automation, Redforts’ broader suite supports more comprehensive property management, revenue, and channel functions. Its feature set is more mature, proven, and versatile. Edge: Redforts.
Redforts’ customer support maintains a 4.53/5 rating, with reviews highlighting quick, friendly, and effective responses. Users praise its personal communication style, responsiveness, and ongoing support, especially for long-term users.
Zavia ERP has no recent reviews or ratings available, leaving its support quality unverified. Without recent feedback, it’s impossible to assess its responsiveness or customer care. Given the importance of dependable support, Edge: Redforts.
Redforts integrates with 2 verified partners, including a popular channel manager, WuBook, and a reservation system. Zavia ERP, with 5 verified partners, supports integrations with industry players such as Profitroom, SiteMinder, and Stripe, offering broader connectivity options.
Despite Zavia’s higher number of verified integrations, Redforts’ existing partnerships are sufficient for most typical hotel operations. The quality and relevance of integrations matter more than quantity here. Edge: Zavia ERP.
Redforts has a clear advantage with 40 reviews and a high overall score of 72.8/100, alongside a remarkable 95% likelihood to recommend, based on recent feedback. Its ratings span multiple hotel segments, including hostels and boutique hotels, and reflect consistent satisfaction with usability and support.
Zavia ERP’s lack of recent reviews makes it impossible to determine current user sentiment. Its absence of review data suggests it has yet to build a reputation or prove its performance in the hotel industry. Based on current evidence, Edge: Redforts.
Redforts’ pricing starts at $500/month, with no freemium or trial options. Zavia ERP charges $300/month, also without a free trial or freemium, positioning itself as a more affordable option.
While Zavia’s lower initial price might appeal to smaller hotels, the lack of recent reviews and proven value warrants caution. The higher price of Redforts reflects its comprehensive feature set and proven track record, making it a more reliable investment.
Not ideal if your hotel is very small, with minimal management needs, or if you prefer a simpler, lower-cost system with limited features.
Not ideal if you require a well-established, highly-rated, and supported platform with broader integrations or detailed customer support.
Redforts delivers a well-rounded, highly-rated property management solution with a proven track record and a broad feature set. Its recent reviews confirm its ability to streamline operations, support automation, and maintain customer satisfaction, making it suitable for diverse hotel types and sizes.
Zavia ERP’s lower price point and focus on small-to-medium hotels could appeal for budget-conscious properties, but the absence of recent reviews makes assessing its current performance difficult. Its feature set is promising, but without recent feedback, it’s hard to confidently recommend.
If your hotel values reliability, comprehensive features, and recent positive feedback, go with Redforts. It’s the safer, more proven choice for today’s hotel management needs.
If you’re willing to take a chance on a less tested platform with a focus on small hotels, Zavia ERP might be worth exploring further, but proceed cautiously.
According to HTR's product database, Redforts and Zavia ERP share 44 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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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
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Redforts and Zavia ERP share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Redforts offers 2 verified integration partners, while Zavia ERP offers 5. 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.
Redforts: No. Zavia ERP: 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 Zavia ERP 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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