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TLDR
We analyzed 227 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:
Exely shines in ease of use — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Booking Performance and Pace Reporting.
Reseliva shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 227 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Verified Reviews | 225 | 2 |
After analyzing 227 verified reviews, Exely users most value its user-friendly interface and ease of daily operations, support and responsiveness of the exely team, channel management and real-time ota synchronization, while Reseliva users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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Channel management and real-time OTA synchronization
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Increase direct bookings and website revenue
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Reporting and analytics gaps
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How each product ranks among Channel Managers 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) ▾ | #15 26 reviews | #35 1 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #9 51 reviews | #40 0 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #14 5 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #7 5 reviews | #17 1 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #15 29 reviews | #34 1 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #13 27 reviews | #36 1 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #15 14 reviews | #30 2 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #14 6 reviews | — |
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| North America | #18 2 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #19 10 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #5 67 reviews | #19 1 reviews |
| Middle East ▾ | #7 13 reviews | #16 0 reviews |
Choosing between Exely Channel Manager and Reseliva Booking Engine and Channel Manager System hinges on your hotel’s specific needs and priorities. Both products aim to streamline distribution and maximize revenue, but they diverge significantly in features, user feedback, and market presence.
Exely is a dedicated channel management platform with a strong recent review base, while Reseliva offers an integrated booking engine and channel management system with a lesser review footprint. Your decision should consider which functionalities align best with your property’s operations.
Both products seek to improve your distribution efficiency, but Exely emphasizes real-time synchronization and performance analytics, whereas Reseliva combines booking engine capabilities with channel management. Exely’s higher review count (102 reviews with 34 recent) and a solid rating of 85.1 HT Score suggest a more established platform, especially for hotels seeking detailed performance insights.
Reseliva’s minimal review volume (only 2 reviews, both recent) and a perfect 10/10 NPS indicate high user satisfaction but with less broad feedback. Do you prioritize a proven platform with extensive user feedback or a newer, all-in-one solution with potential but limited review data?
If your hotel requires a robust, dedicated channel manager that offers real-time synchronization, detailed analytics, and extensive integrations, go with Exely. It’s ideal for hotels in need of reliable multi-channel distribution, especially those aiming to reduce overbookings and increase operational efficiency.
If your hotel needs an integrated booking engine alongside channel management, and you value a straightforward, easy-to-use platform with excellent support, Reseliva might be a better fit—though its limited review history makes this less certain. Reseliva is suited for properties seeking simplicity and a unified system for reservations and distribution.
Exely scores a near-perfect 4.95/5 for ease of use, with reviews praising its intuitive interface, quick onboarding, and straightforward navigation. Users highlight that Exely’s platform is stable and helps reduce manual work efficiently, contributing to smoother daily operations.
Reseliva follows with a solid 4.5/5, with reviews noting that the system is simple for users but somewhat outdated visually, especially for hotels with more than ten room types. Its interface is described as functional but less modern.
Edge: Exely.
Exely offers 11 shared features with Reseliva, but it uniquely provides an analytics dashboard and booking performance reports, vital for performance tracking. Reseliva distinguishes itself with PMS connectivity and yield management rules, features not offered by Exely.
With 2 unique features each, Exely leads in analytics and reporting capabilities, while Reseliva’s strength lies in operational automation through PMS integration. The choice depends on whether detailed performance insights or operational automation is your priority.
Edge: Exely.
Exely’s support is highly rated at 4.95/5, with recent reviews emphasizing its responsiveness and professionalism. Users mention that support resolves issues quickly, contributing to overall satisfaction.
Reseliva’s support is rated a perfect 5/5, with reviews praising its assistance and simplicity. However, with only two recent reviews, the data on support is less comprehensive but still very positive.
Edge: Reseliva.
Exely integrates with 8 verified partners, including major players like Booking.com, Oracle Hospitality, and IDeaS, offering broader connectivity for various hotel systems. Reseliva has only 3 verified integrations, such as Planet and Eptera, which limits its compatibility options.
If extensive integration options are critical for your operations, especially with third-party management systems, Exely provides a clear advantage.
Edge: Exely.
Exely’s user community, with 102 reviews, spans a wide range of hotel types, and recent feedback confirms high satisfaction, especially among hotels seeking detailed analytics and reliable distribution. Its 85.1 HT Score and 98% likelihood to recommend reflect strong overall approval.
Reseliva’s two reviews, both recent, rate it highly for simplicity and support but do not provide enough data for a comprehensive comparison. The limited review volume suggests that Exely’s larger user base and recent feedback give it the upper hand.
Edge: Exely.
Exely’s pricing is a straightforward $100 monthly, with no free tier or implementation fees, making it accessible for most hotels. Reseliva’s base price is $300 monthly, with a 30-day trial, indicating a higher initial investment.
The cost difference favors Exely, especially considering its extensive features and positive recent reviews, offering better value for hotels seeking efficiency without high upfront costs.
Not ideal if your hotel relies heavily on a custom PMS that requires specific integrations not supported by Exely.
Not ideal if your hotel requires advanced analytics, multiple integrations, or extensive reporting features.
Exely is a well-established, feature-rich channel manager with a large, recent review base and high satisfaction scores. It excels in real-time synchronization, analytics, and integration, making it ideal for hotels that need detailed control over distribution and performance insights.
Reseliva offers a simpler, integrated system with highly rated support, suitable for small hotels or properties wanting an easy-to-use booking engine combined with channel management. Its limited reviews and smaller integration network suggest it’s less suited for larger or more complex operations.
For most hotels seeking proven reliability, comprehensive features, and recent positive feedback, Exely stands out as the better choice. However, if your needs are straightforward, and support is your priority, Reseliva remains a viable option.
Channel Managers 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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These are the features each vendor has configured, organized by feature group — the same data shown in the vendor dashboard. Expand a group to compare features side by side.
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Room Type Mapping
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We analyzed 2 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"Before Exely, we could not get enough flexibility or functionality we needed. We couldn’t manage dynamic pricing or promotions properly, now the system provides us all the tools t..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Once we switched to Exely, we immediately noticed a significant increase in reservations from online travel agencies. We discovered that our previous system had blocked some availa..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Reviewers frequently describe Exely as intuitive, easy to use, and straightforward for daily hotel work. They say the system simplifies reservation ha... Reviewers frequently describe Exely as intuitive, easy to use, and straightforward for daily hotel work. They say the system simplifies reservation handling, rate updates, and distribution tasks, helping teams work faster with less training and fewer mistakes.
A large share of reviews praise Exely’s support teams for fast, professional, and solution-oriented help. Hotels value quick responses during setup an... A large share of reviews praise Exely’s support teams for fast, professional, and solution-oriented help. Hotels value quick responses during setup and daily operations, and several say the team’s proactive guidance reduces friction and helps them use the platform more effectively.
Users most often say Exely keeps rates, availability, and inventory synchronized across multiple OTAs in real time, which reduces overbookings and man... Users most often say Exely keeps rates, availability, and inventory synchronized across multiple OTAs in real time, which reduces overbookings and manual updates. Hotels value being able to manage multiple channels from one place and keep distribution consistent across platforms.
Where hoteliers push back
Reporting is one of the most common improvement requests. Reviewers want more detailed, customizable, and faster reports with better visibility into r... Reporting is one of the most common improvement requests. Reviewers want more detailed, customizable, and faster reports with better visibility into revenue, channel performance, pickup trends, and guest behavior to support stronger revenue management decisions.
Many users ask for stronger integrations with PMS platforms, OTAs, payment gateways, and other hotel systems. While some praise existing connectivity,... Many users ask for stronger integrations with PMS platforms, OTAs, payment gateways, and other hotel systems. While some praise existing connectivity, others report missing PMS links or integration issues that create manual work, duplicate reservations, or limited workflow flexibility.
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Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Exely Channel Manager and Reseliva Booking Engine and Channel Manager System share many core Channel Managers features, but each has unique capabilities. Exely Channel Manager offers 9 verified integration partners, while Reseliva Booking Engine and Channel Manager System offers 3. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Exely Channel Manager leads in ease of use at 4.9/5 vs 4.5/5. 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.
Exely Channel Manager: No. Reseliva Booking Engine and Channel Manager System: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Channel Managers 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. Exely has an HT Score of 92 and Reseliva 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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