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We analyzed 127 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 brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Payment Tokenization.
Zil Money shines when it comes to user-friendly interface , with exclusive features like Mail Order Telephone Order (MOTO) Payments and Contactless Payments.
Side-by-side ratings based on 127 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 127 verified reviews, ROH users most value its automation of payments and invoicing, user-friendly interface, training and support, 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) ▾ | #3 2 reviews | #1 9 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #4 13 reviews | #2 27 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #2 21 reviews | #3 12 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #2 25 reviews | #3 2 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #2 31 reviews | #3 17 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #2 34 reviews | #3 15 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #2 28 reviews | #3 25 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #3 4 reviews | #1 9 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #2 61 reviews | #3 51 reviews |
| Europe | #3 1 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | — | #3 0 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #2 1 reviews |
Choosing between ROH by ROH and Zil Money hinges on your hotel's specific payment processing needs. Both aim to streamline financial operations, but they differ significantly in scope, features, and user feedback. While ROH is a dedicated hospitality payment platform, Zil Money offers a broader suite of financial management tools with a focus on versatility. Your decision should align with your operational priorities—whether you need specialized hotel payments or a comprehensive financial platform.
ROH by ROH has garnered a substantially higher number of recent reviews, indicating a more active and engaged user base. Its overall ratings and positive feedback surpass Zil Money’s, making it the more trusted choice for hotels prioritizing payment automation and seamless integration into hospitality workflows.
Are you ready to find out which platform fits your hotel better?
ROH is designed explicitly for the hospitality industry, focusing on automating guest payments, invoicing, and cash flow management. Zil Money, on the other hand, is a general financial management software supporting invoicing, expense tracking, and multi-entity operations, appealing to businesses with broader needs.
Despite both addressing online payments, ROH’s core strength lies in its tailored features like invoice scheduling, real-time notifications, and specialized payment acceptance (e.g., Mastercard, Diners Club). Zil Money emphasizes versatility with options like virtual cards, international payments, and check printing, but lacks the targeted hotel payment features.
Given the recent uptick in reviews and higher ratings, ROH’s hospitality-specific focus makes it the more relevant choice for hotels. Do you need a payment system tailored solely for the hospitality industry, or a flexible financial management tool?
If your hotel needs to streamline guest payments, automate invoicing, and improve cash flow with minimal manual intervention, go with ROH. Its dedicated hotel-centric features and 99% likelihood to recommend, backed by 65 reviews (including 10 recent), make it a clear leader in this space.
If your hotel requires a broader financial management tool capable of handling multi-entity operations, expense tracking, and diverse payment types—especially if you need international or check payments—Zil Money could be suitable. However, with only 54 reviews and a lower overall rating of around 62, it lacks the recent momentum and positive feedback of ROH.
For hotels prioritizing payment automation and industry-specific solutions, ROH is the safer bet. For those needing a general financial platform with some payment features, Zil Money might suffice, but it’s less proven in hospitality.
ROH’s user ratings in ease of use stand at 4.95 out of 5, with reviews highlighting its intuitive, straightforward interface and efficient onboarding process rated at 4.92/5. Users praise its simplicity on both staff and guest sides, with many stating it makes payment collection “so easy” and “user friendly,” often without needing additional training.
Zil Money scores slightly lower at 4.5/5 for ease of use, with reviews describing its interface as “extremely reliable” and “simple to use.” Although well-received, some users noted minor onboarding delays and room for interface improvements.
Edge: ROH.
ROH offers 10 shared features with Zil Money, plus an additional 9 exclusive features like Refund Management, Installment Plans, Chargeback Management, Payment Tokenization, PCI Compliance, Multi-Processor Gateway, and accepting Mastercard and Diners Club, among others. These specialized features cater specifically to hotel payment needs and fraud prevention.
Zil Money provides 5 unique features, including Multi-Currency Settlements, Gratuity Function, MOTO Payments, PayPal acceptance, and Contactless Payments, focusing on broader financial operations and international transactions. However, it lacks core hotel-specific functionalities like refund or chargeback management.
Given its broader feature set tailored for hospitality, ROH edges out in terms of specialized payment capabilities.
Edge: ROH.
ROH’s support and onboarding ratings are outstanding at 4.97/5 and 4.92/5 respectively, with reviews praising its “great support staff” and “smooth onboarding” process. Users report quick responses and helpful guidance, crucial during initial setup and ongoing use.
Zil Money’s ratings are slightly lower at 4.5/5 for support, with reviews indicating satisfaction but also room for faster response times and more proactive assistance. Some users expressed that support responsiveness could be improved.
Edge: ROH.
ROH integrates with one verified partner—Oracle Hospitality—offering a critical connection for hotel management systems. While its integration options are limited, this partnership ensures some level of seamless operation within hotel tech stacks.
Zil Money currently has no verified integrations, which could be a drawback if you rely on third-party accounting or management software. Its API support is promising but less established in the hospitality space.
Edge: ROH.
ROH’s reviews are more recent, totaling 65 with a high overall rating, and 10 reviews from the past six months. Hoteliers praise its ease of use, automation, and support, with 99% likelihood to recommend, especially among luxury and resort segments.
Zil Money has 54 reviews with a lower overall rating (~62). User feedback is generally positive but less recent, and hotel-specific feedback is limited, making it harder to gauge current satisfaction levels.
Edge: ROH.
ROH’s pricing is straightforward at $100 per month, with no freemium options, setup fees, or trial periods. It offers predictable costs aligned with hotel budgets and payment needs.
Zil Money’s base price is $400, with no free tier or trial info available. Its higher price point reflects its broader financial management features but may be less attractive for hotels seeking focused payment solutions.
Not ideal if your hotel needs extensive third-party system integrations beyond Oracle Hospitality or requires multi-currency settlement features.
Not ideal if your hotel requires hospitality-specific payment features like chargebacks or detailed invoice management.
ROH by ROH is a dedicated payments platform tailored for hospitality, with a focus on automating guest transactions, managing cash flow, and supporting hotel-specific financial features. Its higher review count and recent positive feedback position it as the more reliable, user-friendly choice for hotels seeking industry-focused payment automation.
Zil Money offers a broader financial toolkit suitable for diverse business needs, including multi-entity management and international transactions. However, its lower ratings, fewer hotel-specific features, and less recent support reviews make it less compelling for hotel operators.
If your hotel’s priority is a proven, hotel-centric payments system with dedicated support, ROH is the clear winner. Conversely, if your operations require a versatile financial platform with international and multi-entity capabilities, Zil Money might meet your needs—though it’s less proven in hospitality.
According to HTR's product database, ROH and Zil Money share 10 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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| Accepts Paypal | ||
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| Mail Order Telephone Order (MOTO) Payments | ||
| Multi-Currency Settlements | ||
| Multi-Processor Gateway | ||
| PCI Compliance | ||
| Payment Tokenization | ||
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Showing top differences. 2 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.
"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
Automation of payments and invoicing streamlines key financial tasks such as scheduling, billing, and notification of payments. Reviewers frequently h... Automation of payments and invoicing streamlines key financial tasks such as scheduling, billing, and notification of payments. Reviewers frequently highlight the time savings and operational efficiency gained through ROH's automation. It also helps in reducing manual errors, thereby improving cash flow management.
ROH is consistently praised for its intuitive interface, which is easy for both hotel staff and clients to use. The platform simplifies the process of... ROH is consistently praised for its intuitive interface, which is easy for both hotel staff and clients to use. The platform simplifies the process of making and receiving payments, leading to a smoother transaction experience and increased satisfaction among users.
Users appreciate the initial training and continued support from ROH, helping to ensure a smooth adoption of the software. This is particularly benefi... Users appreciate the initial training and continued support from ROH, helping to ensure a smooth adoption of the software. This is particularly beneficial for onboarding new users or addressing complex queries effectively.
Where hoteliers push back
While ROH provides significant time-saving benefits, several users suggested enhancements around integration with existing hotel systems such as PMS a... While ROH provides significant time-saving benefits, several users suggested enhancements around integration with existing hotel systems such as PMS and sales software for even greater efficiency. This includes potential integration with Salesforce, Delphi, and Opera.
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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 1 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 5.0/5 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 63. 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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