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 246 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:
RMS shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Payment processing.
Stayntouch shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 246 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $700/mo | Contact sales |
| Verified Reviews | 246 | 0 |
After analyzing 246 verified reviews, RMS users most value its support team, user interface, operational streamlining, while Stayntouch users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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OTA and Channel Management
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Billing and Invoicing
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How each product ranks among Hotel Management Software 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) ▾ | #6 124 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #6 83 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #12 6 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #2 7 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #6 79 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #8 39 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #7 38 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #5 52 reviews | — |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | #9 56 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #13 16 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #11 6 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #13 1 reviews | — |
Hotel Management Software 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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Accounting & Finance
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| Multi-currency | ||
| Gift Vouchers | ||
| Direct billing | ||
| RevPaR & ADR Reports | ||
| Transactional Emails (booking, folios, etc) | ||
| Automated night audit | ||
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Marketing & Ecommerce
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| Transactional Emails (booking, folios, etc) | ||
| Guest Communication (SMS Messaging) | ||
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Administration & Configuration
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| Multi-lingual | ||
| Multi-currency | ||
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Customer Management
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| Transactional Emails (booking, folios, etc) | ||
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Front Office
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| Housekeeping module | ||
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| Automated night audit | ||
| Mobile Device Notes & Tasks (Voice-to-Text) | ||
| Mobile App | ||
| Calendar view | ||
| Task Management | ||
| Automated reminders | ||
| Guest profiles | ||
| Tablet/Kiosk Check-in | ||
| Payment Requests | ||
| Centralized Messaging | ||
| Automated Space Optimization | ||
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Groups Management
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Guest Experience
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| Guest Feedback Management | ||
| Gift Vouchers | ||
| Integrated ID & Passport Scanner | ||
| Digital Registration | ||
| Guest App | ||
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| Transactional Emails (booking, folios, etc) | ||
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Housekeeping
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| Housekeeping module | ||
| Automated Space Optimization | ||
| Housekeeping Mobile App | ||
| Real-Time Status Updates | ||
| Automated Assignments | ||
| Real Time Reporting | ||
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Payments
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| Multi-currency | ||
| Gift Vouchers | ||
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| Integrated Payment Terminal & Card Reader | ||
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Reservations Management
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| Rate Shopping Module | ||
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| RevPaR & ADR Reports | ||
| Gift Vouchers | ||
| Channel Manager | ||
| Integrated CRS | ||
| Drag-n-Drop Tapechart | ||
| Rate Management | ||
| Automated Space Optimization | ||
| Automated Assignments | ||
| Rules Based Room Assignments | ||
| Transactional Emails (booking, folios, etc) | ||
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Revenue Management
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| Rate Shopping Module | ||
| Revenue Management Module | ||
| Pricing Intelligence | ||
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| Custom rates | ||
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Taxes & Compliance
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Support & Training
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Food & Beverage
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Other
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We analyzed 3 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"When you manage 26 properties, speed and control are everything. With RMS, I can update rates, policies, or form letters instantly across the group. That kind of centralization let..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"RMS has helped us strengthen what makes The Nare special: our connection with guests. It gives our team the knowledge they need to offer a genuinely personal experience, and we see..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
The support team receives high praise for their responsiveness and problem-solving skills. Clients value their proactive approach to addressing issues... The support team receives high praise for their responsiveness and problem-solving skills. Clients value their proactive approach to addressing issues and assistance in system navigation.
RMS Cloud is recognized for its user-friendly interface, facilitating ease of use and reducing training time for staff. This simplification is critica... RMS Cloud is recognized for its user-friendly interface, facilitating ease of use and reducing training time for staff. This simplification is critical to efficient operations, especially in fast-paced environments.
RMS Cloud significantly streamlines hotel operations by integrating multiple aspects such as reservations, housekeeping, and maintenance. Users apprec... RMS Cloud significantly streamlines hotel operations by integrating multiple aspects such as reservations, housekeeping, and maintenance. Users appreciate its role in enabling real-time coordination among various departments, thereby enhancing efficiency and guest experience.
Where hoteliers push back
Many users highlight the platform's customization features, allowing them to adjust check-in procedures and other operations to better fit their speci... Many users highlight the platform's customization features, allowing them to adjust check-in procedures and other operations to better fit their specific needs. However, some reviews mention the need for enhancements to report customization.
While RMS Cloud offers a variety of reports, users note difficulties in report customization and accessing certain settings. Enhancements in this area... While RMS Cloud offers a variety of reports, users note difficulties in report customization and accessing certain settings. Enhancements in this area could simplify generating actionable insights for decision-making.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. RMS and Stayntouch HMS share many core Hotel Management Software features, but each has unique capabilities. RMS offers 117 verified integration partners, while Stayntouch HMS offers 199. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. RMS leads in ease of use at 4.3/5 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.
RMS: No. Stayntouch HMS: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel Management Software 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. RMS has an HT Score of 86 and Stayntouch has 0. Here is how the score is calculated.
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| Customer Ratings & Reviews |
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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. |
| Reach, Staying Power & Resources |
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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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