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 231 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:
Revinate shines in email marketing campaigns — especially for vacation rental properties (5.0/5), with exclusive features like Mobile Access and Flexible role based reporting.
Thynk shines in user-friendly interface — especially for bed & breakfast properties (4.9/5).
Side-by-side ratings based on 231 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $600/mo | From $500/mo |
| Verified Reviews | 196 | 35 |
After analyzing 231 verified reviews, Revinate users most value its email marketing campaigns, guest feedback and surveys, training and implementation support, while Thynk users highlight user-friendly interface, integration and synchronization, collaboration and communication. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel CRM & Email Marketing 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) ▾ | #7 20 reviews | #21 2 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #4 95 reviews | #14 13 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #1 50 reviews | #10 11 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #1 22 reviews | #8 5 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #4 97 reviews | #14 13 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #3 115 reviews | #11 16 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #2 69 reviews | #18 8 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #7 6 reviews | #9 5 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #1 90 reviews | #10 7 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #7 54 reviews | #14 16 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #1 18 reviews | #10 2 reviews |
| Middle East | #4 4 reviews | #3 4 reviews |
Revinate and Thynk serve overlapping but distinct hotel CRM and marketing needs. Revinate excels in guest engagement through advanced email marketing and guest feedback capabilities, with 33 features unique to its platform that enhance segmentation, reputation management, and upsell opportunities. Thynk, built on Salesforce, focuses on sales, account management, and operational CRM integration, providing seamless synchronization with PMS and POS systems and workflow automation.
Both platforms address the challenge of managing guest data and driving direct revenue through personalized communication. Revinate targets hotels aiming to increase bookings and upsell revenue via highly segmented email campaigns and guest feedback analytics. Thynk suits hotels prioritizing streamlined sales processes, account visibility, and multi-property data integration to boost team productivity and operational efficiency.
If your property operates in North America or Europe with a focus on boutique, luxury, or resort segments, Revinate's 196 reviews averaging 4.6/5—including strong 4.6 ratings for boutique hotels (98 reviews) and resorts (83 reviews)—indicate it is a proven fit. Its sophisticated segmentation and reputation management tools support hotels prioritizing targeted marketing and guest satisfaction insights. However, Revinate’s higher price point ($600 base) and initial setup complexity suggest it fits hotels with dedicated marketing resources.
If you manage a branded or luxury hotel portfolio seeking to unify sales and guest management across multiple properties, especially with Salesforce familiarity, Thynk’s integration of sales CRM, MICE, and account management is compelling. Though it has fewer reviews (31) and a slightly lower overall rating (4.4/5), its user-friendly interface and robust PMS/POS synchronization support operational teams effectively. Thynk’s $500 base price and flexibility favor medium-sized portfolios needing streamlined workflows over advanced marketing segmentation. Data for vacation rentals and small independents is limited for both platforms.
Revinate and Thynk rate similarly on ease of use and onboarding, with Revinate at 4.6/5 ease of use and 4.4/5 onboarding, and Thynk close behind at 4.5/5 and 4.3/5 respectively. Revinate users praise its intuitive marketing tools and easy campaign setup, though some note navigation challenges and technical complexity during initial setup. Thynk reviewers emphasize its user-friendly interface and quick onboarding, highlighting the simplicity for sales and operations teams to adopt.
Both products require some learning curve but deliver interfaces that support daily hotel workflows effectively. Revinate’s complexity is offset by its rich feature set; Thynk’s simplicity benefits teams focused on sales and CRM rather than deep marketing segmentation.
Edge: Even.
Revinate has a decisive edge with 33 unique hotel-relevant features absent from Thynk, including A/B testing, mobile access, social review tracking, in-app email response, SMS surveys, and a comprehensive guest feedback module. These features enable front desk and marketing teams to engage guests with personalized surveys, segment by room type or lead time, and automate event-driven marketing. Revinate’s role-based reporting and TripAdvisor partnership enhance reputation management and departmental alerts, critical for larger hotels managing multiple guest touchpoints.
Thynk offers no unique features beyond the eight shared with Revinate, focusing instead on integration with PMS and POS systems and workflow automation within Salesforce. While strong for sales account and MICE management, Thynk lacks the advanced marketing toolset that drives Revinate’s direct revenue growth.
Edge: Revinate.
Revinate scores 4.6/5 on customer support and onboarding, outperforming Thynk’s 4.3/5 and 4.3/5 respectively. Reviewers frequently commend Revinate for its helpful, knowledgeable support teams and effective training, though some mention inconsistent onboarding experiences and billing challenges. Thynk users highlight responsive, professional support and ongoing product updates but suggest more proactive consulting during implementation would improve the experience.
Both vendors demonstrate commitment to user assistance, but Revinate’s higher rating and volume of positive feedback support a stronger reputation for customer care.
Edge: Revinate.
Revinate leads with 99 verified integrations compared to Thynk’s 13. Both support major PMS platforms like Oracle Hospitality, Mews, and Stayntouch, but Revinate’s larger ecosystem includes specialized marketing and guest engagement partners such as Incite Response and Orange Hotel Marketing, plus key connectivity to TripAdvisor and FLEXIPASS keyless access. Thynk’s smaller integration list focuses on sales and payment tools like Sertifi by Flywire and Stripe, fitting its sales-centric CRM focus.
Hotels requiring broad marketing ecosystem connectivity and multi-channel data flow benefit from Revinate’s extensive partner network. Properties focused on sales automation with Salesforce may find Thynk’s integrations sufficient.
Edge: Revinate.
Revinate and Thynk have close overall ratings: Revinate at 4.6/5 from 196 reviews, Thynk at 4.4/5 from 31 reviews. Revinate’s rating is stabilized by a large volume spanning boutique and luxury hotels with consistent 4.6+ scores across key segments. Thynk’s smaller review base limits confidence in its ratings, though it scores well in branded hotels (4.0/5 from 9 reviews) and resorts (4.4/5 from 10 reviews).
Recent review volume is low for both (Revinate 2 reviews in last 6 months, Thynk 4), insufficient to detect rating trends. Revinate’s 92% likelihood to recommend slightly edges Thynk’s 88%.
Edge: Even.
Both products have published base prices without per-room or flat monthly fees. Revinate’s base price is $600 per month, while Thynk starts at $500 monthly. Neither offers freemium or trial options, nor charges implementation fees. This pricing parity suggests budget considerations should focus on feature fit and operational impact rather than cost differences.
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The core difference is that Revinate delivers a marketing-centric CRM optimized for guest engagement, reputation management, and revenue-driving email campaigns, while Thynk emphasizes sales-focused CRM, account management, and operational workflow automation built on Salesforce. Revinate’s extensive feature set and integration ecosystem support hotels aiming to boost direct revenue through personalized communications. Thynk streamlines sales and MICE processes, enhancing productivity across multiple properties.
Choose Revinate if your hotel requires deep segmentation capabilities, comprehensive guest feedback tools, and tight PMS integration to drive targeted campaigns and upsells. Its 196 reviews averaging 4.6/5 across boutique, luxury, and resort hotels confirm its market fit. Its broader integration network and stronger customer support ratings reinforce this choice.
Choose Thynk if your operation centers on sales CRM, account visibility, and event management across a portfolio, especially if you use Salesforce. Thynk’s user-friendly interface and robust PMS/POS synchronization enhance team efficiency. Though it has fewer reviews and a slightly lower overall rating, its focus on sales workflows and commercial automation suits branded hotels and multi-property groups seeking streamlined processes.
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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We analyzed 6 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"I love logging in and seeing how much revenue and how many nights have been booked through our emails. It’s easy to compare campaigns to understand what’s resonating and where we m..."
"Co-Pilot has taken a lot of the manual data entry out of reservations, and Room Block Manager gives us a clear view of our groups. Both teams now play a real part in the sales proc..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"We want to be flexible, dynamic, and fast while we continue being exceptional in the German conference market, offering customers a unique experience from inquiry to execution, and..."
"Revinate Marketing makes it really easy for my team to react quickly to market demands. It’s intuitive and easy to use. We can go from idea to launch in less than an hour."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Users appreciate Revinate's email marketing platform for its ease of use, extensive segmentation capabilities, and detailed performance reports. This... Users appreciate Revinate's email marketing platform for its ease of use, extensive segmentation capabilities, and detailed performance reports. This helps hotels create personalized campaigns that drive direct revenue. However, some users mention the need for more customization options in email design.
Revinate's guest feedback and survey tools are highly valued for their ability to collect and consolidate reviews from multiple channels, providing cr... Revinate's guest feedback and survey tools are highly valued for their ability to collect and consolidate reviews from multiple channels, providing critical insights for service improvement. Direct response capabilities save time and demonstrate responsiveness to guests.
While Revinate is praised for its customer service, several users mention that new users require better training and more comprehensive support during... While Revinate is praised for its customer service, several users mention that new users require better training and more comprehensive support during the implementation phase, particularly if they lack a strong IT background.
Where hoteliers push back
A few reviews point out technical glitches and bugs in the system, including issues with email formatting and integration stability that affect the ov... A few reviews point out technical glitches and bugs in the system, including issues with email formatting and integration stability that affect the overall user experience. Users hope for more consistency and timely updates to address these problems.
Although Revinate is seen as a valuable tool, numerous hoteliers mention that it is relatively expensive. They feel that it offers great ROI but sugge... Although Revinate is seen as a valuable tool, numerous hoteliers mention that it is relatively expensive. They feel that it offers great ROI but suggest that a lower cost or more flexible pricing model would better suit smaller properties.
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Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Thynk is highlighted for its intuitive and easy-to-use interface, which facilitates quick onboarding and enhances user experience. This simplicity is... Thynk is highlighted for its intuitive and easy-to-use interface, which facilitates quick onboarding and enhances user experience. This simplicity is beneficial for both seasoned users and those new to CRM platforms.
Thynk is praised for its seamless integration with PMS and POS systems, providing real-time data synchronization that boosts productivity and reduces... Thynk is praised for its seamless integration with PMS and POS systems, providing real-time data synchronization that boosts productivity and reduces errors. Users find it enhances their ability to manage customer interactions and marketing campaigns more effectively.
The platform enhances cross-departmental collaboration by centralizing data and streamlining communication, which users find boosts team productivity... The platform enhances cross-departmental collaboration by centralizing data and streamlining communication, which users find boosts team productivity and operational efficiency.
Where hoteliers push back
The product's strong customization capabilities are appreciated, allowing businesses to tailor tools to their specific needs. This adaptability helps... The product's strong customization capabilities are appreciated, allowing businesses to tailor tools to their specific needs. This adaptability helps streamline processes and improve customer relationships. However, some users note room for improvement in automation features.
While Thynk generally performs well, users note that certain tasks could be quicker and more responsive. The platform's ongoing updates are recognized... While Thynk generally performs well, users note that certain tasks could be quicker and more responsive. The platform's ongoing updates are recognized as efforts to address these performance aspects.
Ranks higher for
It depends on your requirements. Revinate (Marketing) and Thynk Hotel CRM share many core Hotel CRM & Email Marketing features, but each has unique capabilities. Revinate (Marketing) offers 99 verified integration partners, while Thynk Hotel CRM offers 13. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Revinate (Marketing) leads in ease of use at 4.6/5 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.
Revinate (Marketing): No. Thynk Hotel CRM: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel CRM & Email Marketing 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. Revinate has an HT Score of 55 and Thynk has 83. 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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