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 370 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:
About Hotelier shines .
Stayntouch shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (4.9/5) , with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Ancillary revenue tracking.
Side-by-side ratings based on 370 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 370 verified reviews, About Hotelier users most value its , while Stayntouch users highlight user-friendly interface, integration and onboarding, system performance and reliability. 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) ▾ | — | #18 51 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #5 208 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #7 29 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | — | #2 58 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #6 220 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #6 180 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #3 152 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #14 17 reviews |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | — | #4 262 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #12 64 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #21 3 reviews |
Choosing a property management system (PMS) is a pivotal decision for your hotel’s operational efficiency and guest experience. Both RoomRack by About Hotelier and Stayntouch aim to streamline your front desk, reservations, and back-office workflows, but they approach this goal differently. While RoomRack offers a central platform for managing guest information and operational workflows, Stayntouch emphasizes its cloud-based, mobile-friendly design with extensive feature integration.
Your decision hinges on your hotel’s size, complexity, and integration needs. Are you seeking a system with the most recent, highly rated reviews and extensive third-party integrations? Or is a simpler, more streamlined solution sufficient?
RoomRack, developed by About Hotelier, is a lesser-known platform with no current reviews or ratings, indicating a limited market presence. Conversely, Stayntouch boasts over 317 reviews, a high overall rating of 4.56 out of 5, and recent reviews from the last six months that reinforce its status as a trusted choice.
While RoomRack promises core functionalities like reservations, billing, and housekeeping, it lacks the depth of features, integrations, and user feedback that have propelled Stayntouch into wider adoption. Does your hotel require a system with proven reliability and a broad feature set? If so, Stayntouch's recent, positive reviews suggest it’s the safer bet.
If your hotel needs a comprehensive, scalable property management platform with extensive third-party integrations, go with Stayntouch. It’s suited for hotels of any size, especially those looking for multi-property management, mobile check-in, and guest engagement features.
On the other hand, if your hotel is small, with straightforward operational needs and a limited budget, RoomRack might be appealing for its simplicity—though its lack of reviews or demonstrated features makes it a risk. Do you prioritize a proven, feature-rich platform or a potentially untested solution? For most, Stayntouch’s proven track record makes it the better choice.
Stayntouch scores a 4.7 out of 5 for ease of use, with recent reviews highlighting its intuitive interface, quick onboarding, and mobile capabilities. Users say the platform is "easy to learn" and "friendly for operators," with some noting that support is "efficient" and "thorough."
RoomRack, with zero reviews or ratings, provides no data on user experience, but its positioning as a central platform suggests a focus on simplicity. Without user feedback, it’s impossible to determine whether it’s as user-friendly as Stayntouch.
Edge: Stayntouch.
Stayntouch offers 49 unique features, including revenue management, online check-in, digital registration, group handling, and integrated payment solutions—features that are absent in RoomRack. RoomRack does not currently list any features, making it impossible to compare directly.
Stayntouch’s extensive feature set supports a range of operational needs, from mobile check-in to detailed reporting and multi-property management. If advanced features matter to your hotel’s growth, Stayntouch clearly leads.
Edge: Stayntouch.
Stayntouch maintains a support rating of 4.68 out of 5, with recent reviews praising its onboarding process, support responsiveness, and helpful staff. Users describe the support team as "friendly," "supportive," and "efficient," emphasizing positive interactions and quick issue resolution.
RoomRack, lacking reviews or support ratings, leaves its support quality unverified. For critical hotel operations, proven support is essential—favoring Stayntouch’s established reputation.
Edge: Stayntouch.
Stayntouch boasts 188 verified third-party integrations, including popular systems like RoomPriceGenie, STAAH, and others, offering a flexible ecosystem for your hotel. RoomRack, with no confirmed integrations, offers no such ecosystem, potentially limiting functionality and scalability.
If your hotel relies on integrations with revenue management, channel managers, or housekeeping tools, Stayntouch’s extensive partnerships provide a significant advantage.
Edge: Stayntouch.
Stayntouch’s recent reviews and high ratings (4.56/5) reflect strong user satisfaction across various hotel segments, notably boutique hotels and independent properties. Hotels that seek extensive features, mobile-friendly interfaces, and multi-property management tend to rate Stayntouch favorably.
RoomRack, with no reviews or ratings, cannot be evaluated on user satisfaction. Its lack of feedback suggests less market validation and confidence.
Edge: Stayntouch.
RoomRack’s pricing details are unavailable, which complicates the decision process. Stayntouch costs $800 per month, with no free tier or trial, but many users find its value justified given the feature set and support.
If budget transparency is critical, Stayntouch’s clear pricing allows for better planning—though the total cost might be a barrier for smaller hotels.
Not ideal if:
Not ideal if:
The core difference is that Stayntouch offers a proven, well-rated cloud PMS with extensive features and integrations, while RoomRack remains an unreviewed platform with no demonstrated capabilities.
If your hotel needs a system that’s trusted by hundreds of hotels worldwide, with a clear focus on user experience and operational scale, Stayntouch is the obvious choice. It provides the stability, support, and features necessary to meet today’s hospitality demands.
Choose RoomRack only if your operations are very simple, budget-constrained, and you’re prepared to accept the risks of an untested platform. For most hoteliers, Stayntouch’s market presence and positive recent reviews make it the smarter investment.
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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| Starting Price | — | From $800/mo |
According to HTR's product database, RoomRack and Stayntouch share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 37 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 5 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Before leveraging Stayntouch PMS and Owner Relations, much of our old accounting processes were completed manually, including printing and hand-delivering statements to units, and..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"As an independent hotel that runs above 100% occupancy on many nights, the TWA Hotel finds Stayntouch integral to our operations."
What hoteliers love
The system's intuitive design allows for easy navigation, making it suitable for training new staff quickly. The visual and organizational elements ar... The system's intuitive design allows for easy navigation, making it suitable for training new staff quickly. The visual and organizational elements are highlighted as aiding faster task execution and enhancing staff capability, thus improving guest interactions.
Stayntouch is noted for its seamless integration and smooth onboarding processes, facilitated by individual support from staff like David and Julia. T... Stayntouch is noted for its seamless integration and smooth onboarding processes, facilitated by individual support from staff like David and Julia. The guidance provided by these individuals was deemed invaluable, particularly for system transition and setup.
Stayntouch is generally reliable without major outages, providing continuous support via the cloud. Although positive, some users express concerns ove... Stayntouch is generally reliable without major outages, providing continuous support via the cloud. Although positive, some users express concerns over the speed of addressing complex issues amidst rapid company growth.
Where hoteliers push back
While generally praised for accessible reports that support operations, users cite a need for more adaptive reporting features. Some reports lack deta... While generally praised for accessible reports that support operations, users cite a need for more adaptive reporting features. Some reports lack detail or are hard to manipulate, highlighting the need for customizable analytics solutions.
Room assignments and housekeeping functionalities receive positive feedback for enhancing operational efficiency. However, users request better functi... Room assignments and housekeeping functionalities receive positive feedback for enhancing operational efficiency. However, users request better functionality in room diary visibility and tasks scheduling to address specific management needs.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. RoomRack and Stayntouch share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. RoomRack offers 0 verified integration partners, while Stayntouch offers 187. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Stayntouch leads in ease of use at 4.7/5 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.
RoomRack: No. Stayntouch: 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. About Hotelier has an HT Score of 0 and Stayntouch has 91. 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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