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 67 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:
Crave Interactive shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (5.0/5) , with exclusive features like Payments and Guest Messaging.
sigma Software shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 67 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 67 verified reviews, Crave Interactive users most value its customer service, user interface, customization, while sigma Software users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel Guest Apps 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) ▾ | #6 13 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #9 26 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #4 14 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #5 7 reviews | — |
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| Boutique ▾ | #6 26 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #5 31 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #4 27 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay | #10 2 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #4 26 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #8 31 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | #8 2 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #8 1 reviews | — |
Choosing between Crave Mobile Platform by Crave Interactive and sigma Software hinges on your hotel’s specific needs for guest engagement and service automation. Crave, with its extensive feature set and strong market presence, offers a comprehensive, user-friendly solution for hotels seeking a robust mobile guest platform. Meanwhile, sigma Software, with no recent reviews or detailed feature data, presents an unclear option without proven hotel industry adoption. Your decision should prioritize proven performance, support, and feature maturity.
Crave Interactive’s platform is designed to streamline guest communication, food ordering, and service requests across the hotel property. sigma Software’s offerings, based on available data, lack detailed features, user feedback, and market presence, making it difficult to assess their suitability. Does your hotel need a trusted, well-rated platform? Or are you open to less proven options?
Crave Interactive dominates this comparison with a higher overall rating (4.75/5) based on 48 recent reviews, compared to sigma Software’s nonexistent review record. Crave’s data-backed score of 75.16 on the HTTR Score indicates a reliable, tested product, while sigma’s score of 0 signals no recent customer feedback or recognized industry presence.
Crave’s strengths lie in its ease of use, support, and feature depth, making it ideal for hotels that prioritize guest satisfaction and operational integration. sigma Software’s lack of recent reviews and verified partnerships suggest it’s a less mature or less adopted tool, unsuitable for hoteliers who rely on proven, supported solutions. Are you comfortable with an untested platform? Or do you prefer a product supported by current hotel operators?
If your hotel needs a comprehensive, established mobile guest engagement platform with proven customer satisfaction, go with Crave Interactive. Its high review count, recent positive feedback, and multiple features—such as in-venue ordering, multilingual support, and payments—make it a reliable choice.
If your hotel’s priority is exploring unproven options without recent customer validation or feature details, sigma Software might be considered. However, with no recent reviews, feature list, or market presence, sigma Software is not a recommended choice for hotels seeking assured performance. The risk of untested solutions outweighs potential benefits.
Crave Interactive scores 4.61/5 for ease of use, reflecting a user-friendly interface that staff and guests find intuitive. Onboarding ratings of 4.57/5 and positive review quotes about simple guest access and menu customization showcase its straightforward setup and operation.
In contrast, sigma Software offers no recent reviews or usability data, leaving its ease of use unknown. Without user feedback, it’s impossible to compare the platforms’ simplicity or the speed of staff adoption. Edge: Crave Interactive.
Crave Interactive offers 25 features, including web-based access (appless), hotel directories, multilingual translations, payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay), request management, room service ordering, guest messaging, and NFC contactless ordering. These features are designed to fulfill all guest engagement needs, boosting revenue and operational efficiency.
sigma Software provides no publicly available feature list, making it impossible to compare or evaluate its capabilities. Without concrete features or recent user feedback, Crave’s extensive feature set clearly outperforms sigma Software. Edge: Crave Interactive.
Crave Interactive’s support ratings are excellent at 4.79/5, with reviewers praising quick responses, proactive service, and helpful staff—"Your response times are absolutely incredible," says one hotelier. This support quality is backed by a 9.15/10 NPS score and positive recent reviews.
sigma Software offers no recent reviews, support ratings, or testimonials, leaving its customer service record unverified. Given the importance of reliable support in hotel tech, Crave’s proven performance stands out. Edge: Crave Interactive.
Crave boasts 17 verified partners, including major industry players like Interel, Book4Time, Oracle Hospitality, and Infor. Its integrations cover PMS, POS, payment systems, and other hotel technology, enabling smooth operations.
sigma Software has no verified integrations listed, casting doubt on its ability to connect with existing hotel systems. Without integration capability, deploying sigma Software could lead to isolated or inefficient workflows. Edge: Crave Interactive.
Crave Interactive’s reviews show an average rating of 4.75/5 from 48 recent assessments, with property types ranging from luxury to boutique hotels. Hotels particularly praise its user-friendliness and support, with some describing it as “a well thought out kit” and “exceptional service.”
sigma Software’s ratings are unavailable, and there are no recent reviews or hotel segment data. The lack of feedback makes Crave the clearly favored choice for current hotel operators. Edge: Crave Interactive.
Crave’s pricing starts at a straightforward $400 setup fee, with no mention of monthly fees, freemium options, or hidden costs. This transparent pricing structure simplifies budgeting and decision-making.
sigma Software’s pricing details are not publicly available, and there are no indications of a free trial or subscription model. Without clear pricing, it’s difficult to evaluate value; Crave’s transparent model and proven ROI make it more appealing. Edge: Crave Interactive.
Not ideal if your hotel has minimal technology infrastructure or requires a highly customized internal system outside guest-facing apps.
Not ideal if your hotel requires a reliable, well-supported platform with proven results, integrations, and ongoing updates.
Crave Interactive is a mature, well-rated guest app platform with a proven track record across multiple regions. It offers a comprehensive set of features, strong support, and established integrations, making it the safer, more reliable choice.
Choose Crave if you want a trusted, feature-rich solution backed by recent reviews and proven hotel industry success. Its high customer ratings and extensive partner network support your hotel’s operational and guest engagement goals.
sigma Software, with no recent reviews or verified features, remains an uncertain option. It might appeal to hotels seeking bespoke or experimental solutions but carries significant risks due to lack of validation and support.
For hotels that require certainty, proven performance, and ongoing support, Crave Interactive is your best choice. If you’re willing to take a chance on an untested platform, sigma Software may be worth exploring, but the lack of recent data makes it a gamble.
Hotel Guest Apps 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, Crave Mobile Platform and sigma Software share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 13 more features differ between these products.
What hoteliers love
Crave Interactive provides exceptional customer service with quick response times and helpful support staff. Hoteliers appreciate the efficient and pr... Crave Interactive provides exceptional customer service with quick response times and helpful support staff. Hoteliers appreciate the efficient and proactive support, which helps in resolving issues promptly.
While the user interface is appreciated for being user-friendly and intuitive for guests, some feedback suggests it could be more modern and customiza... While the user interface is appreciated for being user-friendly and intuitive for guests, some feedback suggests it could be more modern and customizable to better fit individual hotel needs.
Customization options, especially for menu updates and guest interfaces, are limited and often require support from Crave Interactive's team. Users ex... Customization options, especially for menu updates and guest interfaces, are limited and often require support from Crave Interactive's team. Users express a desire for more control over customizations.
Where hoteliers push back
Several reviews mentioned concerns with the hardware, specifically tablet durability and charging difficulties. These issues can affect overall effici... Several reviews mentioned concerns with the hardware, specifically tablet durability and charging difficulties. These issues can affect overall efficiency and guest satisfaction when using the system.
The system's integration with other hotel management systems, such as Simphony and PMS, is highlighted for making operations smoother and reducing man... The system's integration with other hotel management systems, such as Simphony and PMS, is highlighted for making operations smoother and reducing manual entry. This has been particularly beneficial during large events and for managing room services efficiently.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Crave Mobile Platform and sigma Software share many core Hotel Guest Apps features, but each has unique capabilities. Crave Mobile Platform offers 17 verified integration partners, while sigma Software offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Crave Mobile Platform leads in ease of use at 4.6/5 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.
Crave Mobile Platform: No. sigma Software: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel Guest Apps 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. Crave Interactive has an HT Score of 75 and sigma Software 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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