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 395 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:
Scidoo shines .
ThinkReservations shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Payment processing and Housekeeping module.
Side-by-side ratings based on 395 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 395 verified reviews, Scidoo users most value its , while ThinkReservations users highlight customer support, operational efficiency, data and reporting. 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) ▾ | — | #4 145 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #65 0 reviews | #9 25 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) | — | #6 3 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #5 1 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #76 0 reviews | #7 100 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #68 0 reviews | #7 70 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #7 24 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #11 8 reviews |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | #63 0 reviews | #1 386 reviews |
| Europe | #59 0 reviews | #57 0 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #32 0 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #32 0 reviews |
Choosing the right property management system (PMS) can significantly impact your hotel’s operations, revenue, and guest satisfaction. Both Scidoo by Scidoo and ThinkReservations PMS aim to streamline management tasks, but they cater to different hotel types and feature sets. Your choice hinges on your specific needs: are you looking for a straightforward, lightweight solution or a comprehensive platform with advanced integrations?
While Scidoo offers a minimal approach, ThinkReservations provides a broad suite of features with recent, highly-rated reviews. Which platform better aligns with your hotel’s current priorities?
Both systems are designed to manage reservations, but they diverge in scope and maturity. Scidoo appears to be a basic, AI-driven PMS with no recent reviews or user feedback, suggesting limited market presence and untested reliability. Conversely, ThinkReservations boasts over 350 reviews in the past six months, with an overall rating of 4.88 out of 5, reflecting current, positive user experiences.
ThinkReservations’ high NPS score of 9.68/10 and 97% likelihood to recommend demonstrate strong user satisfaction. Do you prioritize a proven, well-supported platform over a niche or untested solution?
If your hotel requires a full-featured PMS with integrated channel management, booking engine, guest communication tools, and reporting, ThinkReservations is the clear choice. Its extensive feature set, including online check-in, automated night audit, and multi-lingual support, makes it ideal for small to midsize hotels aiming for operational efficiency and revenue growth.
In contrast, Scidoo seems better suited for property managers seeking a simple, possibly AI-enhanced system with minimal features—assuming your hotel has very basic needs or is testing AI-driven property management. Given the lack of recent reviews or reported features, ThinkReservations is the safer, more reliable pick for most hoteliers.
ThinkReservations shines with a user rating of 4.82 out of 5 for ease of use, supported by recent reviews praising its intuitive interface and helpful onboarding process. Users emphasize that the system is “easy to navigate,” with “seamless setup” and minimal training required, making staff adoption straightforward.
Scidoo, with a 0/5 rating in ease of use and no recent reviews, likely offers a less polished experience. Its AI features may be promising but lack user feedback to verify usability or onboarding efficiency.
Edge: ThinkReservations.
ThinkReservations offers 39 unique features, including a booking engine, channel manager, online check-in, automated night audit, guest profiles, and integrated payment processing—covering nearly every operational need. Its features aim to increase revenue, streamline staff workflows, and improve guest communication.
Scidoo provides no exclusive features and appears to be a barebones system with AI summaries and recommendations only. If your hotel values comprehensive tools, ThinkReservations’ extensive capabilities give it a decisive edge.
Edge: ThinkReservations.
Although Scidoo’s support ratings are unavailable, ThinkReservations has a consistent 4.82 out of 5 rating and numerous recent reviews praising its support team as “responsive,” “knowledgeable,” and “accessible.” Many users highlight the support team’s quick response and helpful onboarding as crucial to their success.
Lacking data on Scidoo’s support, the current, high-rated support system of ThinkReservations clearly outperforms. If support quality is essential, ThinkReservations is the safer choice.
Edge: ThinkReservations.
ThinkReservations integrates with 16 verified partners, including major OTAs like Airbnb, Expedia, and Tripadvisor, plus additional tools like Sojern, TrustYou, and OpenKey. Its comprehensive integration ecosystem allows for wide connectivity and automation.
Scidoo’s five verified integrations are limited, with few recognizable or strategic partners, making it less suitable for hotels relying on multiple channels or third-party apps.
Edge: ThinkReservations.
With 356 recent reviews and a 4.88/5 rating, ThinkReservations is strongly favored by hoteliers, especially small and boutique hotels. Many praise its ease of use, support, and features that directly improve operational efficiency and profitability.
Since Scidoo has no recent reviews, it cannot compete with the current high satisfaction levels and positive feedback of ThinkReservations. For reliable, proven performance, ThinkReservations holds the higher rating.
Edge: ThinkReservations.
Scidoo offers no publicly available pricing information, suggesting it may be a free or unpriced solution, possibly limited or experimental. ThinkReservations charges a $500 setup fee, with no ongoing monthly fees or hidden charges, making its costs predictable.
Given the lack of transparent pricing for Scidoo, the clear, fixed-cost model of ThinkReservations provides better budget clarity for most hotels.
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The core difference lies in scope and maturity. ThinkReservations offers a comprehensive, well-supported platform with a large user base and recent positive reviews, making it suitable for hotels looking to grow operationally and financially.
Choose ThinkReservations if your hotel needs a feature-rich PMS that can handle integrations, automation, and guest communication effectively. Its recent reviews and high satisfaction scores serve as proof of its reliability.
Opt for Scidoo only if your hotel has very basic needs, values AI summaries, or is experimenting with minimal management tools. Its lack of recent feedback and features make it a less dependable choice for most hotels today.
In summary, ThinkReservations is the clear choice for most hotels seeking a proven, well-reviewed PMS with extensive features and strong support.
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 $500/mo |
According to HTR's product database, Scidoo and ThinkReservations PMS share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 27 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 8 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.
"I became aware of ThinkReservations at a trade show in the US, and I could see right away that it would help Blue Tang Inn streamline our operations, increase our booking and upsel..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"ThinkReservations Digital Registration has streamlined our check in process, making my job so much easier. Being able to ask guests for their ID and credit card ahead of time, agre..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"We try to take care of all the needs of our guests so that they have an experience rather than just a stay"
What hoteliers love
Though already noted as excellent by many, a few reviews express the desire for additional support on weekends to better handle urgent inquiries.
ThinkReservations aids in streamlining operations through digital registration, night audits, and easy management of booking and check-in processes, a... ThinkReservations aids in streamlining operations through digital registration, night audits, and easy management of booking and check-in processes, allowing staff to focus more on guest interactions.
The system offers comprehensive data and reporting features, enabling hoteliers to make informed decisions on pricing, guest satisfaction, and strateg... The system offers comprehensive data and reporting features, enabling hoteliers to make informed decisions on pricing, guest satisfaction, and strategy planning.
Where hoteliers push back
Some reviews highlight issues with the pricing structure, including dissatisfaction with channel manager fees and the high price of features like Thin... Some reviews highlight issues with the pricing structure, including dissatisfaction with channel manager fees and the high price of features like ThinkMessenger.
Mandatory two-step authentication is a point of frustration for some users, who find it burdensome and wish for lower security settings.
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Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Scidoo and ThinkReservations PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Scidoo offers 6 verified integration partners, while ThinkReservations PMS offers 16. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. ThinkReservations PMS leads in ease of use at 4.8/5 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.
Scidoo: No. ThinkReservations 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. Scidoo has an HT Score of 0 and ThinkReservations has 89. 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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