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 122 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:
Exely shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Integrated Payment Processing and Booking Performance and Pace Reporting.
Stay247 shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 122 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 122 verified reviews, Exely users most value its channel management, customer support and training, user interface, while Stay247 users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Channel Managers 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) ▾ | #15 26 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #9 51 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #14 5 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #7 5 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #15 29 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #13 27 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #15 14 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #14 6 reviews | — |
By Region
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| North America | #18 2 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #19 10 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #5 67 reviews | — |
| Middle East ▾ | #7 13 reviews | — |
Choosing the right channel management software is critical for your hotel's online distribution and operational efficiency. Both Exely Channel Manager and Stay247 aim to streamline your booking channels, but Exely's more established presence and extensive feature set make it the more comprehensive choice for hoteliers serious about growth. Do you want a proven, feature-rich platform or are you exploring options with limited current market presence?
Exely Channel Manager holds a commanding lead in reviews, recent performance, and regional presence, making it the superior option for most hotels. Stay247’s lack of reviews and recent activity means it cannot match Exely’s track record. If your hotel needs reliability backed by active user feedback, Exely is the clear winner.
Exely and Stay247 both serve hotel properties seeking to improve online distribution, but Exely offers a more mature platform with 102 reviews and recent feedback from 34 hotels within the last six months. Stay247, by contrast, has no reviews or recent data, making it difficult to assess its quality or user satisfaction.
Exely’s robust ratings across ease of use (4.95/5), customer support (4.95/5), and value for money (4.87/5) demonstrate its reliability, while Stay247’s lack of ratings leaves gaps in understanding its performance. Exely’s extensive feature set, including inventory management, multi-currency support, and analytics, further distinguishes it from Stay247, which offers a more limited scope.
Are you willing to trust a platform with no recent reviews or proven market presence? If not, then Exely clearly outperforms Stay247 on every front.
Edge: Exely
If your hotel needs a channel manager with proven reliability, extensive features, and recent user validation, go with Exely. Its 102 reviews and high NPS score of 9.8/5 reveal strong user satisfaction, especially among hotels seeking advanced tools like inventory management and multi-lingual support.
If, however, your hotel is at an experimental stage or exploring new vendors without pressing operational needs, Stay247 might seem appealing due to its lack of cost or comprehensive features—though current market data suggests it’s untested. For hotels prioritizing stable, well-supported solutions, Exely is the better choice.
Edge: Exely
Exely’s UI is rated at 4.95/5, with users praising its intuitive interface and straightforward onboarding process. Reviewers highlight that staff adopt it quickly, citing their platform’s user-friendliness and the responsive support team.
Stay247’s usability and onboarding experience are unverified due to no available reviews, leaving uncertainty about how easily your team could adapt. Given Exely’s high scores and recent positive feedback, it stands out as the easier platform to implement and operate.
Edge: Exely
Exely offers 13 unique features, including channel self-mapping, derived rates, support for weekly/monthly rates, inventory management, bulk updates, 2-way real-time integrations, multi-lingual/multi-currency support, integrated payments, centralized role management, inventory grid, analytics dashboard, and booking performance reports.
Stay247 lacks any listed features, making it impossible to compare capabilities directly. Exely’s feature depth clearly gives your hotel more operational control and data-driven insights, making it the superior choice.
Edge: Exely
Exely’s support ratings are near perfect at 4.95/5, with users describing their support as responsive, helpful, and quick to resolve issues. They also praise the onboarding process, which scores 4.86/5, indicating a smooth transition for new users.
Stay247’s support and onboarding ratings are unavailable, leaving a significant gap in confidence. With proven support and onboarding excellence, Exely is the safer choice for hotels needing reliable assistance.
Edge: Exely
Exely integrates with 8 verified partners, including Hotellab, Oracle Hospitality, Mews, Booking.com, and others. These integrations cover a broad range of PMS, booking engines, and distribution platforms.
Stay247 currently has no verified integrations, which limits its ability to connect with other hotel systems and tools. For seamless operations and future growth, Exely’s integrations provide a clear advantage.
Edge: Exely
Exely’s user feedback, with 102 reviews and recent activity, indicates high satisfaction across segments, especially in boutique, city center, and resort hotels. Its scores in ease of use, support, and value are all above 4.85/5, reflecting strong approval.
Stay247’s lack of reviews makes it impossible to determine user sentiment or segment preferences. Therefore, based on current data, Exely is the more highly-rated platform by hoteliers.
Edge: Exely
Exely charges a straightforward $100 monthly flat fee, with no implementation or trial fees, making it transparent and predictable for your budget. Stay247’s pricing details are not publicly available, which could complicate budget planning.
Given Exely’s clear pricing and no hidden costs, it offers better value certainty compared to Stay247’s opaque or unavailable pricing structure.
Edge: Exely
Not ideal if your hotel:
Edge: Exely
Not ideal if your hotel:
Edge: Exely (by default, due to lack of data on Stay247)
Exely Channel Manager is a well-established platform with a proven track record, extensive features, and active user feedback. Its high ratings across ease of use, support, and value demonstrate its effectiveness for hotels aiming for operational efficiency and increased revenue.
If your hotel requires reliability, comprehensive capabilities, and recent validation from other users, Exely is the clear choice. Its broad integrations, transparent pricing, and positive reviews make it a safer investment.
Stay247, with no current reviews or market presence, does not offer enough confidence or insight into performance. Unless your hotel is experimenting with no immediate needs for advanced features or support, choosing Exely ensures a more stable, feature-rich experience.
Edge: Exely
According to HTR's product database, Exely Channel Manager and Stay247 Channel Management share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 1 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 1 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"Once we switched to Exely, we immediately noticed a significant increase in reservations from online travel agencies. We discovered that our previous system had blocked some availa..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Exely's channel management is praised for its real-time synchronization, reducing manual updates and overbookings. Users find it user-friendly and hel... Exely's channel management is praised for its real-time synchronization, reducing manual updates and overbookings. Users find it user-friendly and helpful in managing bookings and channels effectively from one platform.
Support is generally responsive and effective in resolving issues, but there is a call for more advanced training materials and tutorials to help new... Support is generally responsive and effective in resolving issues, but there is a call for more advanced training materials and tutorials to help new users transition more easily.
Users find the interface intuitive and easy to navigate, positively impacting their operational efficiency. However, some suggest modern design update... Users find the interface intuitive and easy to navigate, positively impacting their operational efficiency. However, some suggest modern design updates and more customization options.
Where hoteliers push back
There is consistent feedback that while the current analytics and reporting features are helpful, they require more depth and customization for advanc... There is consistent feedback that while the current analytics and reporting features are helpful, they require more depth and customization for advanced insights into performance and trends.
While Exely integrates well with channels, users express a need for expanded integration capabilities and more automation tools to further streamline... While Exely integrates well with channels, users express a need for expanded integration capabilities and more automation tools to further streamline operations.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Exely Channel Manager and Stay247 Channel Management share many core Channel Managers features, but each has unique capabilities. Exely Channel Manager offers 8 verified integration partners, while Stay247 Channel Management offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Exely Channel Manager leads in ease of use at 5.0/5 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.
Exely Channel Manager: No. Stay247 Channel Management: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Channel Managers 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. Exely has an HT Score of 85 and Stay247 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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