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 572 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:
RoomRaccoon shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (5.0/5) , with exclusive features like Post-stay emails and Pre-stay emails.
Stayntouch shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 572 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $1,000/mo | Contact sales |
| Verified Reviews | 572 | 0 |
After analyzing 572 verified reviews, RoomRaccoon users most value its ease of use, customer service, continuous improvement, while Stayntouch users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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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) ▾ | #5 214 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #8 50 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #4 18 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #8 2 reviews | — |
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| Boutique ▾ | #3 245 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #4 149 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #5 70 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #3 72 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #14 11 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #1 445 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #8 9 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #17 3 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 | ||
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| Transactional Emails (booking, folios, etc) | ||
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Marketing & Ecommerce
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| Transactional Emails (booking, folios, etc) | ||
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Administration & Configuration
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Customer Management
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Front Office
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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 | ||
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Groups Management
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Guest Experience
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| Integrated ID & Passport Scanner | ||
| Digital Registration | ||
| Guest App | ||
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Housekeeping
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| Automated Space Optimization | ||
| Housekeeping Mobile App | ||
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| Automated Assignments | ||
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Payments
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| Integrated Payment Terminal & Card Reader | ||
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Reservations Management
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| Channel Manager | ||
| Integrated CRS | ||
| Drag-n-Drop Tapechart | ||
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| Automated Assignments | ||
| Rules Based Room Assignments | ||
| Transactional Emails (booking, folios, etc) | ||
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Revenue Management
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| Rate Shopping Module | ||
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| Channel Manager | ||
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Taxes & Compliance
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Support & Training
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Food & Beverage
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We analyzed 8 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"Yield rules have helped us optimise our rates and our occupancy immensely. The ones we found most crucial were setting up yield rules for last minute bookings, to increase our occu..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"The automation of the payment system - from the guests receiving their invoice, the booking confirmation, and the payment being automatically accredited to the reservation - has le..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Most of our guests travel from far, and they might be tired when they arrive, so they might not always think about the extra things they might need - like a bathrobe and slippers...."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Many users praise RoomRaccoon for its user-friendly interface and intuitive design, which reduces training time and allows smooth integration into dai... Many users praise RoomRaccoon for its user-friendly interface and intuitive design, which reduces training time and allows smooth integration into daily operations, thereby improving overall efficiency.
While some users commend the support team's responsiveness and expertise, others criticize the lack of after-sales care and response efficiency, indic... While some users commend the support team's responsiveness and expertise, others criticize the lack of after-sales care and response efficiency, indicating inconsistencies in customer service quality.
Users appreciate RoomRaccoon's ongoing development, including AI enhancements, which have contributed to improved sales and operational function, show... Users appreciate RoomRaccoon's ongoing development, including AI enhancements, which have contributed to improved sales and operational function, showcasing commitment to long-term adaptability.
Where hoteliers push back
Several reviews point out critical issues such as ineffective after-sales support and unresolved technical problems, significantly affecting user sati... Several reviews point out critical issues such as ineffective after-sales support and unresolved technical problems, significantly affecting user satisfaction and trust in the system.
The system's pricing is seen as steep by some users, especially those with seasonal businesses, impacting their decision-making despite the perceived... The system's pricing is seen as steep by some users, especially those with seasonal businesses, impacting their decision-making despite the perceived value of included features.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. RoomRaccoon HMS and Stayntouch HMS share many core Hotel Management Software features, but each has unique capabilities. RoomRaccoon HMS offers 88 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. RoomRaccoon HMS leads in ease of use at 4.9/5 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.
RoomRaccoon HMS: 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. RoomRaccoon has an HT Score of 82 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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