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:
Sedna 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.
| HTScore |
|
|
| Likelihood to Recommend |
|
|
| Ease of Use |
|
|
| Customer Support |
|
|
| Value for Money |
|
|
| Starting Price | Contact sales | From $800/mo |
| Verified Reviews | 0 | 370 |
After analyzing 370 verified reviews, Sedna 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.
| Sedna |
|
|---|---|
| Pros | |
|
+
User-Friendly Interface
▾
|
|
|
+
Integration and Onboarding
▾
|
|
|
+
System Performance and Reliability
▾
|
|
|
+
Reservation Management
▾
|
|
| Cons | |
|
−
Reporting and Analytics
▾
|
|
|
−
Room Management and Housekeeping
▾
|
|
|
−
Reservation Management
▾
|
|
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
| Segment | Sedna |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Segment | Sedna |
|
|---|---|---|
| Boutique ▾ | — | #6 220 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #6 180 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #3 152 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #14 17 reviews |
By Region
| Segment | Sedna |
|
|---|---|---|
| North America ▾ | — | #4 262 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #12 64 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #21 3 reviews |
Choosing the right property management system (PMS) is a critical step in elevating your hotel’s operational efficiency and guest experience. Both Sedna PMS by Sedna and Stayntouch by Stayntouch aim to solve core hotel management challenges, but they diverge significantly in features, market presence, and user satisfaction. Your decision hinges on your hotel’s size, complexity, and strategic goals—so which product better aligns with your needs?
Sedna offers a solution that currently lacks reviews and recent data, making it difficult to assess its real-world performance. Conversely, Stayntouch boasts a substantial review count of 317 with recent feedback and high ratings, confirming its market validation. Are you prepared to rely on limited data, or do you prefer a platform with proven performance and recent positive feedback?
Sedna’s lack of recent reviews and a zero-star rating signal a significant gap in trust and ongoing support, which could hinder your hotel’s daily operations. Stayntouch, with over 317 reviews and a 4.56/5 overall rating, demonstrates consistent user satisfaction, especially in ease of use and customer support, confirming its reliability.
While Sedna claims to offer PMS capabilities, there’s no verified data on its features, integrations, or customer feedback. Stayntouch, on the other hand, clearly excels in delivering a mobile-friendly, cloud-based system with extensive integrations and features that support multi-property and group management.
If your hotel requires a proven, well-supported system, Stayntouch’s recent reviews and high recommendation scores make it the preferable choice. Are you comfortable selecting a solution with no recent validation, or do you want a platform backed by robust user feedback?
If your hotel needs a scalable, cloud-based PMS with extensive features, multi-property management, and a track record of customer satisfaction, go with Stayntouch. Its user-friendly interface and proven support make it suitable for hotels of all sizes, particularly those seeking mobile check-in, automation, and seamless integrations.
If your hotel is a small, independent operation with simple needs and an appetite for a potentially lower-cost or less proven system, Sedna might be considered—though the lack of recent reviews and data hampers confidence.
For large hotels, chains, or properties prioritizing operational efficiency and guest experience, Stayntouch’s review-backed feature set and recent positive feedback make it the definitive choice. Sedna’s absence of verified data suggests it’s not ready for serious investment.
Stayntouch scores a near-perfect 4.7/5 for ease of use, with reviews highlighting its intuitive, mobile-friendly design, and straightforward onboarding process. Users praise its simple navigation, effective training, and the support team’s ability to help staff adopt the system quickly.
Sedna, on the other hand, has a zero rating for ease of use and no recent reviews, indicating an absence of recent user feedback on its UI/UX. Without any credible data, we cannot confidently assess its ease of adoption or staff support.
Edge: Stayntouch.
Stayntouch offers 49 unique features, including revenue management, integrated housekeeping, mobile check-in, online check-out, group management, and advanced reporting—many of which are absent in Sedna’s offerings, which list zero features. The platform’s extensive integrations, guest profiles, and contactless solutions provide a comprehensive operational toolkit.
Sedna’s lack of documented features and integrations makes it difficult to compare, but the absence of verified functionality strongly favors Stayntouch. Its feature richness and flexibility give your team more tools to enhance guest experiences and streamline operations.
Edge: Stayntouch.
Stayntouch’s customer support ratings are high at 4.68/5, with reviewers praising its support team, onboarding, and regular upgrades. Many highlight its quick response times and effective training, which accelerate staff adoption.
Sedna’s support rating is unavailable, and with no recent reviews, there’s no indication of its support quality. This lack of data suggests a higher risk of support challenges, making Stayntouch’s proven support infrastructure the safer bet.
Edge: Stayntouch.
Stayntouch boasts 188 verified integrations, including major third-party systems like RoomPriceGenie, STAAH, and others, ensuring your hotel can connect various operational tools. Sedna, with zero verified partners, significantly lags in this aspect, limiting its compatibility with essential hotel systems.
Having extensive integrations is critical for most modern hotels seeking automation and data centralization. Stayntouch’s open APIs and partnerships make it the clear leader.
Edge: Stayntouch.
Stayntouch’s average rating of 4.56/5 is supported by 317 reviews, with recent feedback emphasizing its ease of use, guest experience improvements, and support quality. Hoteliers in luxury, boutique, and branded hotel segments particularly value its scalability and mobile features.
Sedna’s lack of reviews and scores make it impossible to gauge user satisfaction. This absence of recent feedback heavily favors Stayntouch, which clearly maintains high user approval.
Edge: Stayntouch.
Sedna’s pricing information is unavailable, making it difficult to compare value. Stayntouch charges a $800 monthly fee, without additional implementation costs, positioning it as a mid-range investment for comprehensive PMS capabilities.
Given the lack of pricing data for Sedna, your best bet is to consider Stayntouch’s transparent, predictable costs aligned with its extensive features and support.
Not ideal if:
Not ideal if:
The core difference lies in validation and feature set: Stayntouch is fully supported by recent reviews, high overall ratings, and extensive integrations. Sedna, with no recent reviews or verified data, presents an uncertain choice.
If your hotel needs a reliable, feature-rich, and well-reviewed system, Stayntouch is the clear winner—offering proven support, integrations, and user satisfaction. Sedna’s lack of recent data makes it a risky option for hotels looking to invest confidently.
When to choose Sedna: only if your hotel has very basic needs, minimal growth plans, and is willing to accept unknown support quality.
When to choose Stayntouch: if you want proven reliability, a comprehensive feature set, and a platform that adapts to your hotel’s growth and complexity. It’s the logical choice for modern, guest-focused properties aiming for operational excellence.
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.
| Sedna |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | — | From $800/mo |
According to HTR's product database, Sedna PMS and Stayntouch share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
| Feature | Sedna |
|
|---|---|---|
| Ancillary revenue tracking | ||
| Calendar view | ||
| Custom rates | ||
| Housekeeping module | ||
| RevPaR & ADR Reports | ||
| Revenue management module |
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. Sedna PMS and Stayntouch share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Sedna PMS 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.
Sedna PMS: 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. Sedna has an HT Score of 0 and Stayntouch has 91. Here is how the score is calculated.
| Criteria Group | Weight | What It Measures |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Ratings & Reviews |
|
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. |
| Partner Ecosystem |
|
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. |
| Customer Centricity |
|
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 |
|
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 →
Product recommendations advisor