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 41 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:
HotelRunner shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Mobile optimized/responsive and Automated reporting.
SilverDoor Apartments shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 41 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Verified Reviews | 41 | 0 |
After analyzing 41 verified reviews, HotelRunner users most value its customer support, ease of use, channel management, while SilverDoor Apartments users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Booking Engine 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) ▾ | #19 16 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #29 9 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) | #31 0 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #25 1 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #18 22 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #28 9 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain | #31 3 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay | #33 1 reviews | — |
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| North America | #26 1 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #22 12 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | #20 3 reviews | — |
| Middle East ▾ | #1 16 reviews | — |
Booking Engine 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 $100/mo | — |
According to HTR's product database, Booking Engine by HotelRunner and SilverDoor Apartments share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 28 more features differ between these products.
What hoteliers love
Customer support receives accolades for being responsive and efficient. Users appreciate the prompt assistance via various communication channels, inc... Customer support receives accolades for being responsive and efficient. Users appreciate the prompt assistance via various communication channels, including WhatsApp.
The platform is noted for its user-friendly interface and ease of navigation, making set-up and management straightforward for hoteliers of varied tec... The platform is noted for its user-friendly interface and ease of navigation, making set-up and management straightforward for hoteliers of varied technical expertise.
Users praise Hotelrunner for its strong channel management capabilities, allowing seamless synchronization with numerous OTAs. This eliminates double... Users praise Hotelrunner for its strong channel management capabilities, allowing seamless synchronization with numerous OTAs. This eliminates double bookings and simplifies inventory management.
Where hoteliers push back
The integrated booking engine is highly regarded for driving direct bookings and allowing customization of packages. Many users appreciate the ease of... The integrated booking engine is highly regarded for driving direct bookings and allowing customization of packages. Many users appreciate the ease of creating OTAs listings, contributing to increased occupancy and revenues.
Users highlight the need for more robust and customizable reporting tools to aid in rate strategy decisions, reflecting a critical area for future imp... Users highlight the need for more robust and customizable reporting tools to aid in rate strategy decisions, reflecting a critical area for future improvement.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Booking Engine by HotelRunner and SilverDoor Apartments share many core Booking Engine features, but each has unique capabilities. Booking Engine by HotelRunner offers 17 verified integration partners, while SilverDoor Apartments offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Booking Engine by HotelRunner 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.
Booking Engine by HotelRunner: No. SilverDoor Apartments: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Booking Engine 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. HotelRunner has an HT Score of 74 and SilverDoor Apartments 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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