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TLDR
We analyzed 150 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:
ROH shines in Ease of Use and Customer Support — especially for airport and conference properties (5.0/5), with exclusive features like Payment Tokenization.
Zil Money shines in user-friendly interface — especially for vacation rental properties (4.6/5), with exclusive features like Mail Order Telephone Order (MOTO) Payments and Contactless Payments.
Side-by-side ratings based on 150 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Verified Reviews | 92 | 58 |
After analyzing 150 verified reviews, ROH users most value its ease of use and client-friendly experience, all-in-one workflow and organization, payment reminders and scheduled follow-ups, while Zil Money users highlight user-friendly interface, customer experience enhancements, payment processing speed. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Payments Processing Software vendors for different property sizes, types, and regions — based on verified reviews from hoteliers in each segment.
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| Small (10-24 rooms) ▾ | #4 2 reviews | #2 9 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #4 15 reviews | #2 27 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #2 26 reviews | #3 12 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #2 25 reviews | #3 2 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #1 36 reviews | #3 17 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #2 37 reviews | #3 16 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #2 35 reviews | #3 26 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #3 4 reviews | #1 9 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #2 68 reviews | #3 51 reviews |
| Europe | #3 1 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | — | #3 0 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #2 1 reviews |
ROH by ROH and Zil Money by Zil Money both address payment processing needs in hospitality but diverge sharply in focus and operational scope. ROH is a payments platform built specifically for hotels, integrating contract management, invoice automation, and payment workflows that directly fit hotel sales and finance teams. Zil Money offers a broader financial operations platform with payroll, multi-currency payments, and accounting features suited for general business financial management but less tailored to hotel-specific workflows.
Both platforms seek to reduce manual payment tasks and improve cash flow, but ROH's hotel-centric design makes it more effective in automating invoice scheduling, e-signatures, and contract visibility. Zil Money supports diverse payment types and payroll by credit card but lacks hotel-specific contract and payment scheduling automation. ROH is better suited for properties requiring integrated payment and contract management; Zil Money fits hotels needing a multi-faceted financial tool with payroll features.
If you operate a hotel with complex event contracting or group bookings requiring automated deposit collection and contract workflows, ROH is the better choice. Its 4.9/5 overall rating across 88 reviews, including 21 recent reviews averaging 4.7/5, demonstrates consistent satisfaction in hotel segments like luxury hotels (4.9/5 from 50 reviews) and boutique hotels (4.9/5 from 44 reviews). ROH's automated reminders and invoice management reduce manual follow-up, speeding cash flow recovery as shown in a Le Méridien case study where 90% of outstanding invoices were recovered within 60 days.
If your hotel prioritizes payroll management, multi-currency settlements, and general financial operations beyond payments, Zil Money may be appropriate. It scores 4.4/5 across 58 reviews but has zero reviews in the last six months, indicating declining recent engagement. Hotels with more diverse financial workflows, including motels (3.8/5 from 8 reviews) and properties needing payroll by credit card, find utility in Zil Money’s features. However, Zil Money’s lower ratings in branded hotels (4/5 from 26 reviews) and limited recent feedback suggest caution for hotels seeking dedicated payment automation.
ROH leads in ease of use with a 4.9/5 rating from 88 reviews, including a 4.7/5 in the last six months, reflecting sustained user satisfaction. Users highlight ROH’s intuitive interface that requires minimal training, making payment processes simple for both staff and clients. One reviewer noted ROH’s ease in managing credit card payments and contract signing in just a few clicks. In contrast, Zil Money has a 4.5/5 ease of use rating from 58 reviews but lacks recent reviews, which limits confidence in its current usability. Some Zil Money users find the platform straightforward and modern but describe it as basic and visually unengaging.
ROH’s onboarding rating is 4.9/5, compared to Zil Money’s 4.2/5, with reviewers praising ROH’s quick and responsive customer service during setup. The combination of high ease of use and onboarding ratings indicates ROH facilitates faster staff adoption and less disruption to hotel operations.
Edge: ROH.
ROH offers 9 hotel-specific features that Zil Money lacks, including refund management, installment plans, chargeback management, payment tokenization, PCI compliance, multi-processor gateway support, and acceptance of Discover, Mastercard, and Diners Club cards. These features enable hotels to handle complex payment scenarios such as scheduled deposits, disputed charges, and diverse card types, which are critical for sales and finance teams managing large groups or events.
Zil Money provides 5 unique features absent in ROH: multi-currency settlements, gratuity function, mail order telephone order (MOTO) payments, acceptance of PayPal, and contactless payments. These support hotels with international guests, tipping workflows, phone-order transactions, and alternative payment preferences, adding versatility in guest-facing payment options.
Both platforms share 10 common features, but ROH’s additional capabilities target hotel operational challenges, simplifying contract and invoice workflows and enhancing payment security and compliance.
Edge: ROH.
ROH scores 4.9/5 on customer support and onboarding combined, with 21 recent reviews confirming consistent high-quality service. Reviewers describe prompt, helpful responses and praise proactive assistance that minimizes downtime during contract and payment operations. One ROH user cited “top notch” customer service with quick replies.
Zil Money’s customer support rating is 4.5/5 overall but lacks recent reviews. Some users appreciate the support but mention the need for faster responsiveness. The absence of recent feedback weakens confidence that support quality is maintained.
Edge: ROH.
ROH has 2 verified integrations with Oracle Hospitality and Stayntouch, two widely used PMS providers, enabling better data synchronization between payment processing and hotel management systems. This supports streamlined workflows for reservations and payments.
Zil Money has no verified integrations with hotel systems. While it offers API access and integrates with accounting software generally, the lack of hotel-specific verified partners limits its ability to fit into established hotel tech stacks.
Edge: ROH.
ROH’s overall rating is 4.9/5 across 88 reviews, with 21 in the last six months averaging 4.7/5, confirming sustained high satisfaction. Hotels rate ROH highly across segments: luxury hotels (4.9/5 from 50 reviews), boutique hotels (4.9/5 from 44), and city center hotels (5/5 from 47). This broad acceptance shows robustness for a range of hotel types.
Zil Money scores 4.4/5 across 58 reviews but has zero reviews in the last six months, a 100% drop from an average of 14.5 per six months prior. Segment ratings are lower: branded hotels 4/5 (26 reviews), motels 3.8/5 (8 reviews), and hostels 3.5/5 (1 review). The lack of recent ratings suggests the overall score may not reflect current product quality or support.
Edge: ROH.
ROH pricing starts at $100 per month with no freemium or trial available. It charges based on platform use rather than per room or flat fees. No implementation fee is listed.
Zil Money’s base price is $400 per month, significantly higher than ROH, with no freemium or trial. No implementation fee applies. The higher cost may reflect its broader financial features but lacks hotel-specific payment automation.
Pricing transparency favors ROH for hotels seeking cost-effective, hotel-focused payment solutions.
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The core difference between ROH and Zil Money lies in specialization versus breadth. ROH is a hotel-focused payments platform that integrates contract and invoice management with secure payment processing, designed to accelerate collections and reduce manual workflows. Zil Money is a broader financial operations solution that offers payroll, multi-currency payments, and general accounting features without hotel-specific payment automation.
Choose ROH if you want a streamlined hotel payments platform with automated invoice scheduling, e-signatures, and integrations with leading PMS systems. ROH’s 4.9/5 rating across 88 reviews, including recent positive feedback, and its ability to recover 90% of outstanding invoices in 60 days demonstrate its operational impact for hotels managing group and event business.
Choose Zil Money if your hotel needs multi-faceted financial operations including payroll by credit card and multi-currency support, and you prioritize features like gratuity or PayPal payments. However, note that Zil Money’s review activity has dropped sharply with zero reviews in the last six months compared to an average of 14.5 every six months previously, which may indicate recent challenges in product support or development.
ROH’s focused hotel payment capabilities and recent high ratings make it the stronger choice for hotels seeking dedicated payment processing automation.
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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Hardware
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| Vantiv (Credit Card Processing) | ||
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| Heartland (Credit Card Processing) | ||
| Chase (Credit Card Processing) | ||
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We analyzed 1 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"When we were new to ROH, a change in my finance team left our accounts receivable a mess—over a million dollars past due. I reached out to the ROH team in a panic, and they immedia..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Reviewers repeatedly describe ROH as intuitive and easy for both staff and clients to use, with little training needed. They say that making payments,... Reviewers repeatedly describe ROH as intuitive and easy for both staff and clients to use, with little training needed. They say that making payments, signing documents, and reviewing booking information is straightforward for clients, which improves adoption and helps create a smoother guest experience.
A common theme is that ROH centralizes contracts, invoices, notes, signatures, and payments in one system instead of multiple tools or shared drives.... A common theme is that ROH centralizes contracts, invoices, notes, signatures, and payments in one system instead of multiple tools or shared drives. Users say this improves coordination across sales and service teams, keeps booking details organized, and lowers the risk of items getting lost in the shuffle.
Users frequently mention ROH’s automated reminders and the ability to schedule future payment correspondence as a major time saver. Reviewers say this... Users frequently mention ROH’s automated reminders and the ability to schedule future payment correspondence as a major time saver. Reviewers say this reduces manual chasing of deposits, keeps clients on track with due dates, and helps hotels protect cash flow with less staff effort.
Where hoteliers push back
A meaningful set of reviews calls out missing or incomplete integrations, especially with Delphi, Salesforce, Opera, PMS tools, and FDC. Users want le... A meaningful set of reviews calls out missing or incomplete integrations, especially with Delphi, Salesforce, Opera, PMS tools, and FDC. Users want less duplicate data entry and a real-time sync so ROH can fit more cleanly into existing hotel workflows.
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Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Users frequently praise Zil Money for its intuitive and straightforward interface that simplifies invoicing, expense tracking, and other financial tas... Users frequently praise Zil Money for its intuitive and straightforward interface that simplifies invoicing, expense tracking, and other financial tasks. The platform’s ease of use reduces the onboarding time and enhances operational efficiency.
Several reviews indicate that minor improvements in customer experience, such as easing the verification process and reducing the time taken for setup... Several reviews indicate that minor improvements in customer experience, such as easing the verification process and reducing the time taken for setup, could make the platform even more efficient and user-friendly.
Several users highlight the speed and reliability of Zil Money's payment processing feature, which ensures timely transactions and supports the hotels... Several users highlight the speed and reliability of Zil Money's payment processing feature, which ensures timely transactions and supports the hotels' cash flow management.
Where hoteliers push back
Users value Zil Money's ability to integrate seamlessly with various accounting and financial software, which helps consolidate financial operations a... Users value Zil Money's ability to integrate seamlessly with various accounting and financial software, which helps consolidate financial operations and enhances efficiency.
Expanding integrations with more third-party applications is suggested by users, which would offer more flexibility and customization, catering to var... Expanding integrations with more third-party applications is suggested by users, which would offer more flexibility and customization, catering to varying business needs.
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Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. ROH and Zil Money share many core Payments Processing Software features, but each has unique capabilities. ROH offers 2 verified integration partners, while Zil Money offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. ROH leads in ease of use at 4.9/5 vs 4.5/5. 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.
ROH: No. Zil Money: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Payments Processing Software 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. ROH has an HT Score of 100 and Zil Money has 49. 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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