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 92 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:
ROH shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Recurring Payments.
roommaster shines , with exclusive features like Contactless Payments and 3-D Secure Payments.
Side-by-side ratings based on 92 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $100/mo | From $300/mo |
| Verified Reviews | 69 | 23 |
After analyzing 92 verified reviews, ROH users most value its automation of payments and invoicing, user-friendly interface, training and support, while roommaster users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Payments Processing 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) ▾ | #3 2 reviews | #2 6 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #4 13 reviews | #3 7 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #2 21 reviews | #4 1 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #2 25 reviews | #4 0 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #2 31 reviews | #4 7 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #2 34 reviews | #5 0 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #2 28 reviews | #4 1 reviews |
| Extended Stay | #3 4 reviews | #4 0 reviews |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | #2 61 reviews | #4 14 reviews |
| Europe | #3 1 reviews | #5 0 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #3 0 reviews |
Payments Processing 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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| Starting Price | From $100/mo | From $300/mo |
According to HTR's product database, ROH and roommaster Payments share 10 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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We analyzed 1 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"When we were new to ROH, a change in my finance team left our accounts receivable a mess—over a million dollars past due. I reached out to the ROH team in a panic, and they immedia..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Automation of payments and invoicing streamlines key financial tasks such as scheduling, billing, and notification of payments. Reviewers frequently h... Automation of payments and invoicing streamlines key financial tasks such as scheduling, billing, and notification of payments. Reviewers frequently highlight the time savings and operational efficiency gained through ROH's automation. It also helps in reducing manual errors, thereby improving cash flow management.
ROH is consistently praised for its intuitive interface, which is easy for both hotel staff and clients to use. The platform simplifies the process of... ROH is consistently praised for its intuitive interface, which is easy for both hotel staff and clients to use. The platform simplifies the process of making and receiving payments, leading to a smoother transaction experience and increased satisfaction among users.
Users appreciate the initial training and continued support from ROH, helping to ensure a smooth adoption of the software. This is particularly benefi... Users appreciate the initial training and continued support from ROH, helping to ensure a smooth adoption of the software. This is particularly beneficial for onboarding new users or addressing complex queries effectively.
Where hoteliers push back
While ROH provides significant time-saving benefits, several users suggested enhancements around integration with existing hotel systems such as PMS a... While ROH provides significant time-saving benefits, several users suggested enhancements around integration with existing hotel systems such as PMS and sales software for even greater efficiency. This includes potential integration with Salesforce, Delphi, and Opera.
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Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. ROH and roommaster Payments share many core Payments Processing Software features, but each has unique capabilities. ROH offers 1 verified integration partners, while roommaster Payments offers 56. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. ROH leads in ease of use at 5.0/5 vs 4.2/5. 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.
ROH: No. roommaster Payments: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Payments Processing 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. ROH has an HT Score of 100 and roommaster 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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