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TLDR
We analyzed 1,594 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:
Cloudbeds shines in reservations and calendar management — especially for bed & breakfast properties (4.6/5), with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Mobile App.
Sirvoy shines in Customer Support — especially for motel properties (5.0/5).
Side-by-side ratings based on 1,594 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Verified Reviews | 1,437 | 157 |
After analyzing 1,594 verified reviews, Cloudbeds users most value its reservations and calendar management, ease of use and system simplicity, reporting and analytics, while Sirvoy users highlight customer support and live chat, ease of use and simple setup, booking and reservation management. 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) ▾ | #1 694 reviews | #16 65 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #4 222 reviews | #40 11 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #4 48 reviews | #49 1 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #15 3 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #1 562 reviews | #23 37 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #4 242 reviews | #29 17 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #6 126 reviews | #28 11 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #2 100 reviews | #22 8 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #2 468 reviews | #18 34 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #7 175 reviews | #12 68 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #3 340 reviews | #11 13 reviews |
| Middle East ▾ | #7 12 reviews | #22 1 reviews |
Cloudbeds and Sirvoy serve the property management needs of hotels but diverge sharply in scale, feature richness, and ecosystem connectivity. Cloudbeds excels as an all-in-one platform integrating PMS, channel management, booking engine, payment processing, and guest communication in a single stack. It suits independents, hostels, and small groups aiming for growth, automation, and revenue optimization across multiple properties with 1,420 reviews averaging 4.6/5 overall.
Sirvoy targets small to medium-sized hotels, B&Bs, and inns, prioritizing ease of use, affordability, and responsive support. Its 157 reviews average 4.8/5, reflecting strong customer satisfaction, especially among smaller operations seeking a straightforward PMS and channel manager. Both platforms reduce manual work, overbooking risk, and front desk friction by centralizing reservations and OTA synchronization.
If your property is a small to medium independent hotel, hostel, or boutique with ambitions to scale, automate revenue management, and unify operations, Cloudbeds’ extensive feature set and 208 verified integrations provide a growth-oriented foundation. Its 1,420 reviews and 180 recent reviews (last six months) confirm its suitability for multi-property groups and properties needing advanced analytics, mobile apps, and guest communication tools.
Conversely, if you operate a small B&B, inn, or boutique hotel with limited staff and prioritize affordability, ease of setup, and excellent live support, Sirvoy’s 157 reviews and 61 recent reviews show it fits well. Its simpler feature set and 21 integrations cover core PMS and channel management needs without complexity. Data on very large properties and advanced features is limited, so Sirvoy is less suited for multi-property groups or those requiring sophisticated revenue modules.
Both Cloudbeds and Sirvoy score an identical 4.6/5 for ease of use and onboarding, supported by reviewer comments praising intuitive interfaces and fast staff training. Cloudbeds users highlight its reduced training time for front-desk staff and simplified workflows across reservations, housekeeping, and check-in. Sirvoy customers emphasize straightforward setup and day-to-day management even for owners without technical experience.
Sirvoy’s support is noted for quick and helpful live chat, aiding new users in navigating the system's features. Cloudbeds gains user favor for a unified platform that requires less juggling between systems but receives some criticism for mobile app limitations and a learning curve in complex reports. Both platforms facilitate rapid adoption, but Sirvoy’s simplicity is a particular advantage for very small teams.
Edge: Even.
Cloudbeds offers 64 features unique to its platform, including PMS connectivity, analytics dashboards, inventory management, two-way real-time integrations, multi-lingual support, unlimited channels without extra fees, channel self-mapping, revenue management modules, integrated CRS, automated night audit, digital registration, mobile app, employee messaging, ID scanning, lobby kiosk, guest app, shift planning, ancillary revenue tracking, EPoS, and spa & wellness modules.
Sirvoy has no unique features beyond those shared with Cloudbeds’ core functionality. Its focus remains on a robust PMS, channel manager, booking engine, and payment processing without extended modules. Operationally, Cloudbeds’ unique features enable automation of revenue strategies, smoother guest check-ins, multi-channel inventory control, and integrated staff communication, which reduce manual work and elevate guest experiences.
Edge: Cloudbeds PMS.
Sirvoy leads in customer support ratings with 4.9/5 compared to Cloudbeds’ 4.4/5, also edging onboarding with 4.6/5 versus 4.5/5. Sirvoy users repeatedly praise fast, knowledgeable, and friendly live chat support that resolves issues promptly. Reviews mention that support helps avoid costly mistakes and eases learning curves.
Cloudbeds support is regarded as helpful and knowledgeable once contacted but criticized for slower response times and reliance on outsourced channels. Several Cloudbeds users express frustration over slow live phone assistance during urgent issues. Although onboarding is well-rated, Sirvoy’s more accessible, real-time support offers an operational advantage for small teams needing immediate help.
Edge: Sirvoy.
Cloudbeds boasts 208 verified integrations, roughly ten times Sirvoy’s 21. Both share 15 common partners, including Net Affinity, TrustYou, Oaky by Plusgrade, HelloShift, SiteMinder, Cendyn, Tripadvisor, Duve, and Asksuite. Unique to Cloudbeds are integrations with AdsHotel, Trevo, FLEXIPASS Keyless Mobile Access, ManCloud, 4SUITES, HOTELTIME, Sirvoy itself, Umi Digital, HiJiffy, and Quinta. Sirvoy’s exclusive integrations include Zingle, Benchmarking Alliance, ChargeAutomation, DigitalGuest, Hotel Cloud, and Loopon.
For hotels requiring extensive connectivity to payment gateways, revenue management tools, mobile key providers, and wellness modules, Cloudbeds’ ecosystem delivers broad operational flexibility. Sirvoy suits properties with basic channel management needs and limited integration requirements.
Edge: Cloudbeds PMS.
Sirvoy holds a slightly higher overall rating of 4.8/5 across 157 reviews versus Cloudbeds’ 4.6/5 across 1,420 reviews. Both platforms score 4.8/5 in the last six months, indicating stable recent satisfaction. Sirvoy’s smaller review volume means its rating may be less representative but reflects consistently strong support and ease of use.
In segment-specific ratings, Cloudbeds scores 4.6/5 in bed & breakfasts (586 reviews), boutique hotels (577 reviews), hostels (305 reviews), luxury hotels (243 reviews), and resorts (400 reviews), demonstrating broad appeal. Sirvoy rates highest among motels (5/5, 9 reviews), hostels (4.9/5, 15 reviews), and bed & breakfasts (4.7/5, 70 reviews), reinforcing its fit for smaller, simpler properties.
Edge: Even.
Cloudbeds has a base price of $600.00, with no freemium or per-room monthly pricing and no implementation fee. It does not offer a free trial. Pricing transparency is limited beyond the base fee.
Sirvoy’s base price is $200.00, significantly lower than Cloudbeds, and it offers a 30-day free trial. Like Cloudbeds, Sirvoy has no monthly flat or per-room fees and no implementation charge. Sirvoy’s pricing is more accessible for budget-conscious small properties, while Cloudbeds targets hotels ready to invest in a comprehensive platform.
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Cloudbeds and Sirvoy address hotel property management from different ends of the market spectrum. Cloudbeds is a comprehensive, integrated platform built for growth, automation, and operational depth, with a broad ecosystem and feature set that supports independent hotels, hostels, and multi-property groups. Sirvoy offers a simpler, more affordable, and highly user-friendly PMS focused on small to medium-sized properties requiring essential functions and live support.
Choose Cloudbeds if your hotel needs advanced revenue management, extensive integrations, and a unified stack including PMS, channel management, booking engine, and guest apps. Its 1,420 reviews and 208 integrations validate its strength for scalable, revenue-focused operations. Choose Sirvoy if you run a smaller property prioritizing ease of use, responsive support, and budget-friendly pricing, supported by a strong 4.9/5 customer support rating and 30-day trial to test the system risk-free. The verdict is clear: Cloudbeds powers ambitious growth with operational sophistication; Sirvoy delivers simplicity and support for smaller-scale hotels.
These are the features each vendor has configured, organized by feature group — the same data shown in the vendor dashboard. Expand a group to compare features side by side.
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Accounting & Finance
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We analyzed 8 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"I have not worked with a company that has such good customer service as Cloudbeds has. It's miles ahead."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"The biggest benefit of Cloudbeds' platform is its flexibility. I can access reporting online from anywhere. Everything is smoother with Cloudbeds."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Cloudbeds is like if Apple made a property management system. The ease of use is super simple and straightforward for guests and our staff. It’s very intuitive and just makes sense..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Users consistently say Cloudbeds makes it easy to view, move, split, and update reservations from a single calendar, which speeds up front-desk work a... Users consistently say Cloudbeds makes it easy to view, move, split, and update reservations from a single calendar, which speeds up front-desk work and reduces errors. Many mention drag-and-drop changes, room moves, stay extensions, and a clear occupancy overview as major daily-operational benefits.
A major theme is that Cloudbeds is easy to learn and simple enough for small and medium properties with limited staff or technical expertise. Reviewer... A major theme is that Cloudbeds is easy to learn and simple enough for small and medium properties with limited staff or technical expertise. Reviewers repeatedly say the interface reduces training time and lets teams focus on guests rather than wrestling with the software.
Reporting is one of Cloudbeds’ most valued strengths because it helps teams review occupancy, revenue, cancellations, and business performance without... Reporting is one of Cloudbeds’ most valued strengths because it helps teams review occupancy, revenue, cancellations, and business performance without manual spreadsheets. At the same time, many users want faster downloads, better filtering, more customization, and more modern dashboard-style visuals.
Where hoteliers push back
Support is usually described as helpful and knowledgeable once reached, and many users praise the onboarding experience or training materials. The big... Support is usually described as helpful and knowledgeable once reached, and many users praise the onboarding experience or training materials. The biggest complaint is the lack of fast live phone help, with some reviewers saying chat queues, ticketing, or slow follow-up make urgent hotel issues harder to resolve.
Users like that Cloudbeds keeps payments, invoices, folios, receipts, and split bills in one place, which simplifies front-desk and finance work. Howe... Users like that Cloudbeds keeps payments, invoices, folios, receipts, and split bills in one place, which simplifies front-desk and finance work. However, some mention pay-by-link or gateway setup issues, local invoice/tax requirements, and the need for smoother payment workflows.
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Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Support is one of Sirvoy’s strongest recurring advantages, with users praising fast responses, knowledgeable agents, and real-human chat help. Many re... Support is one of Sirvoy’s strongest recurring advantages, with users praising fast responses, knowledgeable agents, and real-human chat help. Many reviews say this support helps them resolve issues quickly, learn the system, and avoid downtime or costly mistakes.
Users repeatedly say Sirvoy is straightforward to learn, quick to configure, and easy to manage day to day, even for owners without technical experien... Users repeatedly say Sirvoy is straightforward to learn, quick to configure, and easy to manage day to day, even for owners without technical experience. Reviewers value that it reduces training time and operational friction, especially for small properties and first-time PMS users.
Reviewers consistently rely on Sirvoy to manage reservations, availability, and day-to-day booking workflows with less manual effort. They say it help... Reviewers consistently rely on Sirvoy to manage reservations, availability, and day-to-day booking workflows with less manual effort. They say it helps keep the calendar organized, simplifies handling room inventory, and makes it easier to run the property without double bookings or confusion.
Where hoteliers push back
Users like that Sirvoy can be adapted to different property types and workflows, but they frequently ask for more configurable fields, colors, room ty... Users like that Sirvoy can be adapted to different property types and workflows, but they frequently ask for more configurable fields, colors, room types, and display options. The recurring theme is that the product works well for simple operations, yet more flexible setup would help properties with special packaging, family suites, or unique reservation rules.
A large share of reviews focus on pricing controls, with users wanting better tools for seasonal rates, discounts, packages, and upselling. While some... A large share of reviews focus on pricing controls, with users wanting better tools for seasonal rates, discounts, packages, and upselling. While some appreciate the flexibility, others say rate setup is awkward or too rigid, which can make revenue optimization and selling add-ons harder than it should be.
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Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Cloudbeds PMS and Sirvoy share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Cloudbeds PMS offers 208 verified integration partners, while Sirvoy offers 21. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Cloudbeds PMS leads in ease of use at 4.6/5 vs 4.6/5. 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.
Cloudbeds PMS: No. Sirvoy: 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. Cloudbeds has an HT Score of 100 and Sirvoy 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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