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 100 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:
roommaster shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (5.0/5) , with exclusive features like Revenue Management Module and Native Email Marketing.
VIPS shines , with exclusive features like Tablet/Kiosk Check-in and Lobby Kiosk.
Side-by-side ratings based on 100 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 100 verified reviews, roommaster users most value its customer support, reservation management, centralized data management, while VIPS 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.
By Hotel Size
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| Small (10-24 rooms) ▾ | #30 26 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #13 54 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) | #31 3 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #32 1 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #22 35 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #34 8 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #24 15 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #27 6 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #10 62 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #29 11 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #27 0 reviews | — |
Choosing between RoomMaster PMS by RoomMaster and VIPS PMS by VIPS hinges on your hotel’s specific operational needs and growth plans. Both systems aim to streamline hotel management, but they diverge significantly in features, regional focus, and user feedback. Your team must consider how each platform fits into your workflows, staff capabilities, and strategic goals. Do you prioritize a system with a large, established user base or one that offers newer, versatile features?
RoomMaster, with a 4.33/5 overall rating based on 83 reviews and recent feedback from 17 users, provides a comprehensive, well-established platform. VIPS, with no reviews, remains less tested but promises modular, future-ready functionality. So, which solution is truly better suited for your hotel? Let's examine the details.
RoomMaster has a clear edge in overall reputation, boasting more reviews and a higher recent review count, making its data more reliable for decision-making. It offers a centralized property management system, with over 270 built-in reports, a broad set of integrations, and a wide geographical presence spanning North America, South America, Africa, and parts of Asia and Europe. VIPS, by contrast, is newer, with no publicly available reviews or recent user feedback, making its performance and user satisfaction less certain.
Both systems address core PMS functions like reservations, front desk operations, and guest communication. However, RoomMaster’s extensive feature set and regional presence have been proven to support a variety of hotel types, while VIPS’s modular design and focus on future-proofing suggest flexibility but lack user-backed validation. Does your hotel need a mature, tested system or a newer platform that might still be evolving?
Edge: RoomMaster.
If your hotel needs a reliable, proven PMS with a deep integration ecosystem and extensive reporting, go with RoomMaster. It serves a broad range of property types, from boutique hotels to resorts, and is especially suited for hotels seeking a mature platform with regional presence in North America, Europe, and beyond.
If, however, your team desires a modular, cloud-first solution that emphasizes self-service check-ins and future development, VIPS could appeal — although, without reviews, its reliability remains unverified. VIPS might suit smaller, tech-savvy properties eager to test newer solutions, but the lack of user feedback makes RoomMaster the safer choice for most hotels.
Edge: RoomMaster.
RoomMaster’s ease of use scores a strong 4.22/5 based on user reviews, with many praising its intuitive interface and quick onboarding. Users highlight that even first-timers find it simple to navigate, with some noting that training is quick and straightforward despite the platform’s extensive features.
VIPS, with no available reviews, leaves uncertainty about its user experience. Its emphasis on modularity and cloud features suggests a modern interface, but without user feedback, it’s difficult to judge how easily staff can adopt the system.
Edge: RoomMaster.
RoomMaster boasts 39 shared features with VIPS, but it also offers 21 exclusive features, including multi-currency support, channel management, booking engine, revenue management, guest feedback, integrated ID scanner, online checkout, and a dedicated guest app. These features support full operational control and data-driven management for hotels of all sizes.
VIPS provides 6 features unique to its platform, such as multi-lingual support, tablet check-ins, lobby kiosks, and ancillary revenue tracking. While innovative, these are fewer than RoomMaster’s, and their effectiveness remains unvalidated by user reviews.
Edge: RoomMaster.
RoomMaster’s customer support scores 4.25/5, with many users praising quick responses, effective troubleshooting, and helpful onboarding. Some reviewers, however, note inconsistencies, suggesting that support could be improved by better training.
VIPS offers no publicly available reviews or ratings, so we cannot assess its support quality. Given the importance of responsive support in hotel operations, RoomMaster’s proven support reputation makes it the safer choice.
Edge: RoomMaster.
RoomMaster integrates with 56 verified partners, including major channel managers like SiteMinder and property management tools like Sage and Volo. Its extensive ecosystem supports a wide variety of third-party systems, reducing operational gaps.
VIPS has only 11 verified integrations, with fewer shared partnerships. Its limited ecosystem may restrict flexibility, especially for hotels relying on multiple specialized tools.
Edge: RoomMaster.
RoomMaster’s reviews, from a diverse hotel segment, rate it 4.33/5 overall, with recent reviews emphasizing its operational efficiency, ease of use, and support. Hotels across boutique, resort, and even some larger segments find it reliable and comprehensive.
VIPS has no reviews, so we cannot gauge user satisfaction. The lack of feedback leaves its reputation uncertain, and hotel managers should prefer the product with proven performance.
Edge: RoomMaster.
RoomMaster’s base price is $500, with no additional implementation or monthly per-room fees, making it accessible for many hotels seeking a predictable budget. VIPS’s base fee is $800, also without hidden costs, but its higher starting point may be a barrier for smaller properties.
Pricing for both systems appears straightforward, but the proven ROI and extensive features of RoomMaster justify its cost, especially for mature hotels.
Edge: RoomMaster.
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RoomMaster offers a mature, highly-rated platform with a proven track record, extensive features, and a broad integration ecosystem. It is well-suited for hotels seeking operational stability, detailed reporting, and reliable support.
VIPS presents a promising, flexible option with a focus on future features like self-service check-ins and modularity, but without user reviews, its performance remains unverified. It might appeal to innovative hotels willing to risk less-established technology.
For most hotels, especially those prioritizing stability, proven support, and extensive features, RoomMaster remains the clear choice. VIPS could be appropriate for smaller or highly tech-savvy properties willing to explore new solutions, but caution is advised until more user feedback becomes available.
Property Management Systems 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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According to HTR's product database, roommaster PMS and VIPS PMS share 39 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 15 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 4 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"From my point of view as an asset manager that has the responsibility to tell the owners about their investment, roommaster gives me all that information. It's easy to report and e..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"We’re an independent hotel surrounded by giants, but roomMaster gave us the tools we needed to stand tall alongside them."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
While some users experience excellent customer support, others find inconsistencies. They suggest that improvements in support agent expertise and und... While some users experience excellent customer support, others find inconsistencies. They suggest that improvements in support agent expertise and understanding of user issues are needed for a more satisfying experience.
Reservation handling is noted as a strong point, with users finding RoomMaster user-friendly and effective for managing reservations, including group... Reservation handling is noted as a strong point, with users finding RoomMaster user-friendly and effective for managing reservations, including group bookings. However, some see room for improvement, particularly in handling rooming lists and group check-ins.
RoomMaster's shift from disjointed manual methods to centralized data management is highly praised for reducing errors and improving the reliability o... RoomMaster's shift from disjointed manual methods to centralized data management is highly praised for reducing errors and improving the reliability of hotel operations. Users appreciate having all reservations, guest information, and financial data in one secure platform, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Where hoteliers push back
RoomMaster's report generation, while helpful, is identified as an area needing improvement. Users demand more efficiency and effectiveness in creatin... RoomMaster's report generation, while helpful, is identified as an area needing improvement. Users demand more efficiency and effectiveness in creating and exporting reports, suggesting that enhancements could streamline analysis tasks.
Some users note the need for improvements in user experience, particularly emphasizing the need to eliminate repetitive tasks like frequent logins, wh... Some users note the need for improvements in user experience, particularly emphasizing the need to eliminate repetitive tasks like frequent logins, which can affect the seamlessness of using the software for daily tasks.
Unique capabilities
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. roommaster PMS and VIPS PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. roommaster PMS offers 56 verified integration partners, while VIPS PMS offers 11. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. roommaster PMS leads in ease of use at 4.1/5 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.
roommaster PMS: No. VIPS PMS: 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. roommaster has an HT Score of 83 and VIPS 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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