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 208 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:
eviivo shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for Vacation Rentals & Villas properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Payment processing.
CMSol shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 208 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 208 verified reviews, eviivo users most value its responsive customer support, onboarding expertise, technical efficiency, while CMSol users highlight . 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) ▾ | #15 54 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #23 23 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #20 8 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #18 2 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #19 41 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #16 38 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #19 21 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #10 18 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #15 39 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #6 142 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | #33 2 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #29 1 reviews | — |
When selecting a property management system (PMS), your hotel’s success hinges on usability, features, integrations, support, and proven performance. eviivo Suite™ by eviivo and Visual Hotel by CMSol aim to streamline operations but diverge significantly in market presence, functionality, and user feedback. Given recent review activity, eviivo's platform emerges as the more reliable and feature-rich choice for most hoteliers. Are you ready to choose the PMS that’s proven in the field?
Both platforms address core hotel management problems such as reservations, guest communication, and distribution. eviivo Suite™ boasts a broad feature set, including channel management and revenue tools, with a strong focus on multi-property operations, supported by 191 reviews—more recent reviews strengthen its standing. Meanwhile, Visual Hotel’s newer presence and lack of user reviews make its effectiveness less certain. Do you want a system with demonstrated reliability and ongoing user feedback?
If your hotel needs a comprehensive, established PMS with extensive integrations, user-friendly interfaces, and proven support, go with eviivo. It’s ideal for independent hotels, B&Bs, vacation rentals, and multi-property portfolios, especially if you prioritize operational efficiency and guest communication. If your hotel is a newer property or a small operation willing to explore less-tested solutions, Visual Hotel may seem appealing, but its lack of reviews and proven performance makes it a risky choice. Which profile fits your property?
eviivo Suite™ scores 4.43/5 for ease of use, with positive reviews highlighting its intuitive interface, simple onboarding, and strong mobile app. Support ratings are equally high at 4.42/5, with users praising responsive customer service and onboarding guidance. Visual Hotel’s interface and support experience are unreviewed, leaving its user friendliness uncertain. Given the recent feedback and high support ratings, Edge: eviivo.
eviivo Suite™ offers 51 unique features, including channel management, revenue management, payment processing, guest CRM, online check-in/out, automation, and more. It also provides a guest app, integrated CRS, and advanced reporting tools. Visual Hotel, founded in 2022, offers AI-driven guest feedback summaries and operational insights but lacks the breadth of features seen in eviivo. With a larger feature set and proven capabilities, edge: eviivo.
eviivo’s customer support is rated 4.42/5, with reviews emphasizing prompt, helpful assistance during onboarding and ongoing use. Hoteliers describe it as a key factor in maximizing the system’s value. Visual Hotel provides no available support ratings or recent reviews, making its support quality and responsiveness uncertain. Based on current data, edge: eviivo.
eviivo integrates with 32 verified partners, including major OTAs like Expedia, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, and Google Hotel Ads. It maintains a robust partner network, supporting multi-channel distribution and additional tech solutions. Visual Hotel, founded only in 2022, has no listed integrations or verified partners. For a platform with proven connectivity, edge: eviivo.
eviivo’s recent reviews reflect its strong reputation, with a 95% likelihood to recommend and an overall rating of 0.93/5 (on a different scale, but the review activity and user sentiment are positive). Its reviews highlight ease of use, customer support, and feature richness. Visual Hotel has no available reviews or ratings, making it impossible to gauge user satisfaction. Clearly, the community backing eviivo makes it the preferred choice. Edge: eviivo.
eviivo charges a $700 monthly fee with no implementation or trial fees, making its pricing transparent and aligned with its extensive features. It’s unclear what Visual Hotel’s pricing entails, as no data is available. If value for money and clarity matter to your hotel, eviivo’s transparent pricing makes it the more predictable investment.
eviivo Suite™ is a well-established, feature-rich PMS with nearly 200 reviews, recent positive feedback, and a proven track record. Its key strengths include usability, support, and extensive integrations, making it suitable for diverse properties from B&Bs to resorts. Visual Hotel, while promising with AI features, lacks reviews and real-world validation, posing risks for hotels that need reliability.
Choose eviivo if your hotel values a mature, supported platform with proven results. Opt for Visual Hotel only if you are comfortable exploring a newer system and are willing to accept the uncertainties stemming from limited user feedback. For most hoteliers, eviivo’s extensive review history and feature set make it the safer, smarter choice.
According to HTR's product database, eviivo Suite™ PMS and Visual Hotel share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 39 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 8 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"Because of the automation from the eviivo Suite, it saves me a huge amount of time. This time I can use on growing the business; working on the business instead of in the business...."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Auf eviivo könnte ich heut gar nicht mehr drauf verzichten. Das Hotel ohne dieses Programm zu führen, scheint mir fast unmöglich, weil die Zeit, die ich jetzt erspart habe, die ich..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Aujourd’hui on a la possibilité de gérer l’ensemble de notre parc, que ce soit la tarification, le calendrier, la communication en un seul clic pour gérer plus de 50 appartements,..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Eviivo's customer support is frequently lauded for its responsiveness and efficiency. Support staff, such as Mr. Guetif, Joseph, and Xavier, provide e... Eviivo's customer support is frequently lauded for its responsiveness and efficiency. Support staff, such as Mr. Guetif, Joseph, and Xavier, provide exemplary assistance, which is crucial during the onboarding phase and when issues arise, enhancing overall user experience.
The platform offers expertise during the onboarding process, helping hotels integrate the system seamlessly. This guidance ensures consistent integrat... The platform offers expertise during the onboarding process, helping hotels integrate the system seamlessly. This guidance ensures consistent integration of information and optimal use of the PMS features, enhancing property management efficiency.
Eviivo is recognized for its technical efficiency, enabling users to complete tasks faster and with fewer errors. This reduces downtime and improves o... Eviivo is recognized for its technical efficiency, enabling users to complete tasks faster and with fewer errors. This reduces downtime and improves operational workflow, ensuring a smooth experience for hotel management.
Where hoteliers push back
Some users suggest improvements, particularly in expanding features such as mobile app development and more concrete daily usage tips to further optim... Some users suggest improvements, particularly in expanding features such as mobile app development and more concrete daily usage tips to further optimize business operations and leverage the platform’s capabilities.
While users are generally satisfied, there are requests for more customization options, including web and mobile app enhancements, which would further... While users are generally satisfied, there are requests for more customization options, including web and mobile app enhancements, which would further suit specific operational needs and provide additional value.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. eviivo Suite™ PMS and Visual Hotel share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. eviivo Suite™ PMS offers 32 verified integration partners, while Visual Hotel offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. eviivo Suite™ PMS leads in ease of use at 4.5/5 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.
eviivo Suite™ PMS: No. Visual Hotel: 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. eviivo has an HT Score of 87 and CMSol 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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