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eTip.io
4.8 (373 REVIEWS)
HT Score
95 out of 100
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eTip.io
Ranked 2 (out of 14) in Digital Tipping Solutions
2026 Finalist
HotelTechAwards
Hoteliers voted eTip as the #2 Digital Tipping Solutions provider in the 2026 HotelTechAwards
Learn about the HotelTechAwards rigorous 3-month process to rank the best hotel software in the world✅ Increase tips by 5x ✅ Boost retention by 30% with hospitality's #1 end-to-end digital tipping platform.
96% recommended by 285 hotels
Waldorf Astoria, Marriott, Conrad Hotels & Resorts & 282 others
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I analyzed all of eTip’s product reviews, expert recommendations, features, capabilities, pricing, integrations and more to produce the below summary.
Hoteliers say
eTip offers a digital tipping platform tailored for the hotel industry, addressing the need for cashless transactions in a digital era, thereby enhancing guest convenience and employee morale. Users frequently commend the increase in tip accuracy, recognition for staff performance, and improved guest feedback mechanisms. There are minor challenges in group tip management, but the system significantly improves efficiency, potentially increasing revenue by encouraging more consistent and higher tipping.
Waldorf Astoria, Marriott, Conrad Hotels & Resorts & 282 others
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Size
1 | X-Small (1-9 room)
6 | Small (10-49 room)
40 | Mid-Sized (50-99 room)
237 | Large (100-499 room)
82 | X-Large (500+ room)
Country
363 | United States
2 | Puerto Rico
2 | Canada
Type
292 | Branded Hotels
157 | Bed & Breakfast & Inns
152 | Airport/Conference Hotels
138 | Boutique Hotels
135 | Resorts
121 | City Center Hotels
105 | Luxury Hotels
64 | Limited Service & Budget Hotels
44 | Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments
33 | Hostels
23 | Vacation Rentals & Villas
21 | Motels
8 | Casinos
2 | RV Parks & Campgrounds
Region
365 | North America
2 | Central America
Category
373 | Digital Tipping Solutions
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What is eTip?
Founded in 2020 | Headquarters in San Francisco (United States) | 28 employees
eTip.io is a digital tipping platform that revolutionizes tipping in the hospitality and service industries by enhancing both revenue and employee satisfaction. It makes tipping easier for guests, which leads to increased tips and improved morale among staff. Hoteliers value eTip.io for its user-friendly interface, real-time feedback, and robust support. This platform integrates seamlessly into business operations, making tip management simpler and more efficient. Partnered with VISA, eTip.io offers secure, real-time, and on-demand tip disbursements, driving better staff retention and motivation by boosting employees' hourly wages.
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eTip Reviews Analyzed: 5
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ETip's Provided Description:
"eTip is the #1 end-to-end digital tipping platform for hospitality and service industries. Providing a robust, customizable, and secure platform that increases employees' hourly wages and allows employers to better attract, retain, and motivate their teams. Preferred and approved by global brands and numerous management companies, eTip has partnered with VISA to offer real-time and on-demand tip disbursements. Proven results across 1000’s of properties from global brands: ✅ 30% increase in team retention ✅ 5x increase in tip frequency ✅ Up to $5 increase in hourly income"
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Capabilities
Create a multi-location tip jar
Create a multi-location tip jar
Create a virtual tip jar for different locations and custom shifts. Ensure your team get correct pay-outs by assigning them to a shift.
Distribute tips in real time
Distribute tips in real time
With our Visa partnership, team members can disburse their tips in real-time and on-demand.
Improve employee morale
Improve employee morale
By making it easy for guests to tip, your team can rest assured that they'll have every opportunity to get tipped.
Monitor customer satisfaction
Monitor customer satisfaction
Real time insight into guest satisfaction and employee performance. Say a little thanks - send custom messages to your customers for their rating, review and generosity.*
Automated tax and compliance tracking
Automated tax and compliance tracking
Generate and download your employee's tip report to comply with Federal & State guidelines.
Features
Delivery Mechanism
4/5 features
Payment Methods
4/5 features
Payouts & Fulfillment
4/5 features
Customization & Branding
4/5 features
Feedback Collection
4/5 features
Tax & Compliance
4/5 features
eTip Reviews Summary
Ease of Use
4.8/5
Customer Support
4.9/5
ROI
4.6/5
Implementation
4.7/5
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Achievements
This vendor's trending score is rising, eTip.io is the #2 most trending product in the Digital Tipping Solutions category (out of 14) and the #97 most trending product overall in the global hotel tech ecosystem. HTR assesses vendor's real time activity in the market to give buyers a sense of whether a product is gaining momentum
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Learn more about this achievement in the official press releaseHoteliers voted eTip as the #2 Digital Tipping Solutions provider in the 2026 HotelTechAwards
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Average
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"We have been using eTip for almost 2 years now & our only regret is not signing up sooner. Not only do their digital tipping solutions allow for staff to receive digital tips, but most of our staff has reported an increase in cash tips as well!"
Kim L.
Director of Sales @
Hotel Rock Lititz
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10
E-tip become more popular and effective among the majority of our guest.
Housekeeping manager from 500+ room Branded Hotel in Portland (United States)
Verified
6 months ago
It is easy to navigate for guests who uses cards in their transactions. It is also safer way to give tips/incentives.
United States
United States
Housekeeping manager
X-Large Hotel
10
The E-tip program is easy to see and to comply with its instruction. The vendor is good about keeping us informed.
Executive Housekeeping Manager from 50-74 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Sewanee (United States)
Verified
6 months ago
It easy for the guest to respond to the QR code. It's easy for the money to be assessable. Just good business.
United States
United States
Executive Housekeeping Manager
Mid-Sized Hotel
10
Easy to use and very convenient for guest.
Housekeeping manager from 100 to 199 room Boutique in Chicago (United States)
Verified
6 months ago
I like the fact that guest can just scan the code and leave a tip of their chose if they don't have cash on them. Also, they can rate the cleanliness and overall stay on the app itself.
United States
United States
Housekeeping manager
Large Hotel
10
Supports my team in a plastic world!
Assistant General Manager from 100 to 199 room Branded Hotel in Snowmass Village (United States)
Verified
6 months ago
Its easy to use, it supports my team for gratuities, and is convenient for guests and owners to show appreciation.
United States
United States
Assistant General Manager
Large Hotel
9
Really like eTip! It's great!
Front desk from 100 to 199 room Branded Hotel in Provo (United States)
Verified
6 months ago
The product concept and ease of use. The admin dashboard is also very easy to use. The quarterly reports that are emailed to us are helpful as well for management.
United States
United States
Front desk
Large Hotel
8
Don’t like having two security codes to login
Executive Chef from 500+ room Branded Hotel in Santa Clara (United States)
Verified
6 months ago
It’s pretty easy to use. I like that all my crew are in putted in the system and the pop up with key letter.
United States
United States
Executive Chef
X-Large Hotel
10
Our team loves eTip
Regional Manager from 100 to 199 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Denver (United States)
Verified
6 months ago
We love having an additional revenue stream for our teams. Several of our hotels use this platform, and it has been an excellent tool for guests—especially in today’s increasingly cashless world. Brendan has been fantastic to work with and is always incredibly helpful.
United States
United States
Regional Manager
Large Hotel
10
Great company, great product!
VP of Human Resources from 500+ room Boutique in Hartford (United States)
Verified
6 months ago
eTip is absolutely one of the best vendors we've worked with. Our associates get huge benefit from our partnership. Everyone is excited when we announce this benefit at a new location. eTip is impressively easy to use and implement.
United States
United States
VP of Human Resources
X-Large Hotel
10
Best customer support!
Senior Housekeeping Coordinator from 500+ room Branded Hotel in Atlanta (United States)
Verified
6 months ago
This past year I was promoted and as a part of my role, I took on managing E-Tips for my department and every time I have an issue or concern, the customer support team is super responsive and attentive. I have never had that type of prompt service (and its consistent) when dealing with platforms such as E-Tip.
United States
United States
Senior Housekeeping Coordinator
X-Large Hotel
10
A Very Exciting Program
Housekeeping Manager from 100 to 199 room Branded Hotel in Snowmass Village (United States)
Verified
6 months ago
eTip has provided our guests with an easy and convenient way to leave digital gratuity for our room attendants—serving as both a modern tipping option and, at the very least, a subtle reminder to leave cash if they prefer. Since its introduction last April, near the end of Snowmas ski season, the program has generated over $3,000 in additio...
United States
United States
Housekeeping Manager
Large Hotel
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Question:
What does this product or service do well?
Answer:
eTip's easy-to-use platform provides a digital payment solution allowing hotel & onsite restaurant guests to easily leave tips for property staff. The platform is incredibly simple to use, without the necessity of downloading an app.
Showing all answers to: "What does this product or service do well?"
eTip's easy-to-use platform provides a digital payment solution allowing hotel & onsite restaurant guests to easily leave tips for property staff. The platform is incredibly simple to use, without the necessity of downloading an app.
Etip is a game changer in today's every increasing cashless society, their digital tipping solution ensures that staff receive the tips they deserve. By eliminating the need for cash, guests can easily and quickly tip through their smartphones, even if they don't have any cash on hand. Streamlining the process not only benefits guests but also boosts staff morale by increasing tipping potential.
Question:
What differentiates this product or service from the competition?
Answer:
There have been a few products similar to eTip pop up since I was first introduced to their platform, and why wouldn't that be the case - eTip is doing it better and eTip is doing it smarter. The company is run by people who truly care about helping others, which is the heart of their product in the first place. This is a game changer for hoteliers who want to help out their staff, in particularly those less fortunate - eTip it there to help all around.
Showing all answers to: "What differentiates this product or service from the competition?"
There have been a few products similar to eTip pop up since I was first introduced to their platform, and why wouldn't that be the case - eTip is doing it better and eTip is doing it smarter. The company is run by people who truly care about helping others, which is the heart of their product in the first place. This is a game changer for hoteliers who want to help out their staff, in particularly those less fortunate - eTip it there to help all around.
Etip are very easy to work with, they are trustworthy and SOC2 compliant, and they are an app-less, contact-free tipping solution that does all the hard work for the business owner seamlessly behind the scenes. They are the market leaders amongst the worlds most recognised brands.
Question:
Based on your experience with this product or service, if you could give one piece of advice to a hotelier considering this product or service, what would it be?
Answer:
Having seen various products with similar services, eTip is hands-down the best product out there for so many reasons. Simple, easy to use and deploy at your property, app-less/cashless & contact-free, and the eTip staff makes it very easy for your staff to implement and for your guests to use - and for your staff to be appreciated financially for their great work. If you're looking at multiple services, think about the care you'd be given - eTip makes it a no-brainer decision.
Showing all answers to: "Based on your experience with this product or service, if you could give one piece of advice to a hotelier considering this product or service, what would it be?"
Having seen various products with similar services, eTip is hands-down the best product out there for so many reasons. Simple, easy to use and deploy at your property, app-less/cashless & contact-free, and the eTip staff makes it very easy for your staff to implement and for your guests to use - and for your staff to be appreciated financially for their great work. If you're looking at multiple services, think about the care you'd be given - eTip makes it a no-brainer decision.
There is nothing to loose and everything to gain. By choosing eTip and offering a seamless digital tipping experience, you'll not only boost your staff's morale but also improve their overall earnings. In today's competitive job market, retaining your teams and improving their loyalty to your brand is important and Etip can help you do just that.
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eTip Concludes Housekeeping Week with Record $14,000 Tip
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eTip Celebrates Housekeeping Week as Guests Leave Record $2,000 Tip
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eTip Collaborates with Visa to Deliver Rapid, Secure Digital Tip and Wage Payments to Digital Wallets
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eTip Launches Debit Payroll Card to Modernize Tipped Wage Access
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