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TLDR
We analyzed 1,485 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 when it comes to training, ease of use, and onboarding — especially for independent properties (4.6/5) , with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Mobile App.
Sirvoy shines in customer support .
Side-by-side ratings based on 1,485 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Verified Reviews | 1,336 | 149 |
After analyzing 1,485 verified reviews, Cloudbeds users most value its training, ease of use, and onboarding, support responsiveness and human assistance, calendar and reservation visibility, 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) ▾ | #1 592 reviews | #22 36 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #4 212 reviews | #48 3 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #5 42 reviews | #46 1 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #13 4 reviews | #27 1 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #2 473 reviews | #29 21 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #4 228 reviews | #37 7 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #6 116 reviews | #42 4 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #2 93 reviews | #35 3 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #2 435 reviews | #23 16 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #7 163 reviews | #16 31 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #3 226 reviews | #13 6 reviews |
| Middle East ▾ | #7 11 reviews | #27 0 reviews |
Choosing between Cloudbeds PMS and Sirvoy requires evaluating how each system addresses your hotel’s operational needs. Cloudbeds is a comprehensive platform that combines property management, channel management, and revenue tools, designed to serve ambitious properties seeking growth. Sirvoy, on the other hand, is an easier-to-use, budget-friendly solution aimed at small to medium-sized accommodation providers.
Both products aim to streamline your workflows, but Cloudbeds offers more extensive features and integrations, especially for larger or rapidly expanding properties. Do you prioritize a fully integrated experience with advanced tools, or is simplicity and affordability more important for your current stage?
Cloudbeds and Sirvoy both aim to simplify hotel operations and improve guest management, but they diverge significantly in scope. Cloudbeds offers a unified platform with 21 features exclusive to its system, including revenue management, digital registration, and extensive integrations, while Sirvoy provides core property management, booking, and channel management features with a straightforward interface.
Cloudbeds’s reviews highlight its ability to connect operations, distribution, and revenue strategies effectively, with a 4.63/5 overall rating based on over 1,000 reviews, mostly recent. Sirvoy’s user base is smaller, with around 95 reviews, and it’s rated at 83.93, but it boasts a higher customer support score of 4.85/5. Which system aligns better with your hotel’s growth ambitions and technological complexity?
If your hotel is a boutique property, hostel, or a small operation prioritizing ease of use and budget, Sirvoy’s simple interface, competitive price of $200/month, and excellent support make it a suitable choice. It’s especially handy if your team needs straightforward reservation and channel management without complex revenue tools.
Conversely, if your hotel is aiming to scale, innovate, and optimize revenue, Cloudbeds’s extensive feature set—such as revenue management, automated night audits, and a mobile app—justifies its $600/month cost. Its 190 verified partners and global reach also support larger or multi-property operations seeking advanced integrations.
In summary, choose Sirvoy for basic, cost-effective management; opt for Cloudbeds if you need a full-fledged platform that drives growth and efficiency.
Both platforms are highly rated for ease of use, with Cloudbeds at 4.61/5 and Sirvoy at 4.64/5. Cloudbeds’s onboarding score of 4.45/5 reflects its user-friendly interface, and many reviews praise its intuitive design for reservation workflows and daily operations.
Sirvoy’s support and setup are consistently described as excellent, with a focus on simplicity for new users. Users note that Sirvoy’s straightforward interface and dedicated support make onboarding smooth, especially for smaller teams unfamiliar with complex PMS systems.
Edge: Sirvoy.
Cloudbeds clearly offers more features, with 43 shared plus 21 exclusive functionalities, including PMS connectivity, analytics dashboards, inventory management, 2-way real-time integrations, and ancillary revenue tools. It also includes modules like digital registration, guest apps, shift planning, and spa/wellness management—features that Sirvoy does not provide.
Sirvoy focuses on core reservation and channel management, with limited extras, mainly handling booking, payment, and basic guest management. For hotels seeking advanced revenue tools, automation, and operational control, Cloudbeds is the superior choice.
Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds’s support rating is 4.41/5, with reviews mentioning responsive, helpful support but also some comments about setup complexity. Support responsiveness is generally good, especially during onboarding, but some users note that advanced customization can require support assistance.
Sirvoy outperforms with a 4.85/5 rating, with reviewers describing their support as “excellent,” “quick,” and “thorough.” Many users praise the prompt and friendly assistance, making it ideal for small teams or properties new to PMS systems.
Edge: Sirvoy.
Cloudbeds boasts 190 verified partners, including major platforms like TrustYou, SiteMinder, and TripAdvisor, along with exclusive integrations such as EPoS, revenue management, and digital registration. Its extensive marketplace supports scalable, customized setups.
Sirvoy has 21 verified integrations, primarily with major OTAs like Booking.com and Expedia, plus GDS and TripAdvisor. While sufficient for basic needs, it offers fewer options for advanced or niche integrations.
Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds’s overall rating of 4.63/5 reflects broad satisfaction, especially among larger properties and those seeking growth tools. Recent reviews praise its ability to streamline operations, increase bookings, and support complex workflows.
Sirvoy’s rating of 83.93/100 is strong among small accommodation providers, with many recent support reviews praising its simplicity and affordability. Hoteliers with basic needs and limited budgets tend to rate Sirvoy highly but generally do not rate it on advanced features.
Edge: Cloudbeds.
Cloudbeds charges $600/month, with no free trial or freemium option. It offers an all-in-one platform with extensive features, making it more expensive but more comprehensive.
Sirvoy costs $200/month, with a 30-day trial. Its lower price appeals to small properties with limited budgets, but some users note that costs can increase as they add more channels or features.
Not ideal if:
Not ideal if:
Cloudbeds is a comprehensive hotel management system designed for ambitious properties ready to scale. Its extensive features and integrations support growth, revenue optimization, and operational efficiency, making it ideal for larger or expanding hotels.
Sirvoy excels as a straightforward, cost-effective solution suited for small properties and hostels that need simple reservation and channel management. Its intuitive interface and high support ratings provide peace of mind for teams new to PMS software.
If your hotel aims to grow, automate, and maximize revenue, Cloudbeds is the clear choice. If affordability and ease of use are your priorities, Sirvoy is the practical option.
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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Administration & Configuration
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Customer Management
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Front Office
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Groups Management
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Guest Experience
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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
Cloudbeds is frequently described as intuitive and quick to learn, which reduces training time for new staff and helps properties adopt the system qui... Cloudbeds is frequently described as intuitive and quick to learn, which reduces training time for new staff and helps properties adopt the system quickly. Reviewers also value tutorials, university resources, and onboarding help, though some ask for retraining or deeper guidance on advanced features.
Support is a major theme, with many users praising fast help and knowledgeable agents when they can reach a person. The most common complaint is relia... Support is a major theme, with many users praising fast help and knowledgeable agents when they can reach a person. The most common complaint is reliance on chatbot/email workflows and slow escalation, which is problematic for urgent front-desk issues that can affect guest experience and revenue.
Users repeatedly say Cloudbeds' calendar is the clearest part of the product, giving front-desk teams a fast view of occupancy, room types, booking st... Users repeatedly say Cloudbeds' calendar is the clearest part of the product, giving front-desk teams a fast view of occupancy, room types, booking status, and daily reservations. It helps hotels manage check-ins, check-outs, split stays, and room changes more efficiently, reducing errors during busy operations.
Where hoteliers push back
Reviewers often mention invoice templates, receipts, statement review, and centralized guest billing as helpful for daily operations and guest checkou... Reviewers often mention invoice templates, receipts, statement review, and centralized guest billing as helpful for daily operations and guest checkout. At the same time, the Folio flow for adding extras can be click-heavy, and some users want stronger tax, currency, and accounting handling inside Cloudbeds instead of using separate systems.
A frequent criticism is that the mobile app lacks enough operational depth for staff on the move. Reviewers want booking creation, availability manage... A frequent criticism is that the mobile app lacks enough operational depth for staff on the move. Reviewers want booking creation, availability management, notifications, calendar access, and more stable performance directly in the app instead of having to switch to email or desktop.
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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 203 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. Sirvoy leads in ease of use at 4.7/5 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 90. 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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