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freetobook Channel Manager
4.9 (162 REVIEWS)
HT Score
82 out of 100
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freetobook Channel Manager
Ranked 7 (out of 149) in Channel Managers
Connect and control the OTAs with freetobook's Channel Manager
99% recommended by 232 hotels
More than 50% of freetobook’s reviews come from United Kingdom.
Bell - AI powered product analyst
I analyzed all of freetobook’s product reviews, expert recommendations, features, capabilities, pricing, integrations and more to produce the below summary.
Hoteliers say
freetobook provides small accommodations with a powerful, yet user-friendly, property management system that connects seamlessly to OTA channels. Hotels benefit from streamlined booking processes, direct booking prioritization, and easy rate management, enhancing both customer experience and revenue. Although generally well-received, some customers have expressed a desire for additional self-catering functionalities and enhancement in UI design to match modern app standards.
What Types of Hotels freetobook is Popular For
Size
179 | X-Small (1-9 room)
49 | Small (10-49 room)
3 | Mid-Sized (50-99 room)
1 | Large (100-499 room)
3 | X-Large (500+ room)
Country
170 | United Kingdom
11 | United States
8 | France
6 | Ireland
3 | Canada
2 | Norway
2 | New Zealand
2 | Croatia
2 | Australia
2 | Spain
2 | Italy
1 | Panama
1 | Gambia
1 | South Africa
1 | Austria
1 | Philippines
1 | Portugal
1 | Guernsey
1 | Iceland
1 | Tanzania
1 | Thailand
1 | Sri Lanka
1 | Mexico
1 | Denmark
1 | Serbia
1 | Belgium
1 | Turkey
1 | Uganda
1 | Malta
1 | Singapore
1 | Egypt
1 | Indonesia
1 | Guadeloupe
1 | Dominica
Type
154 | Bed & Breakfast & Inns
54 | Boutique Hotels
36 | Airport/Conference Hotels
36 | Limited Service & Budget Hotels
36 | Resorts
35 | Luxury Hotels
32 | Vacation Rentals & Villas
22 | City Center Hotels
13 | Branded Hotels
11 | Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments
7 | Motels
3 | RV Parks & Campgrounds
1 | Casinos
1 | Hostels
Region
200 | Europe
15 | North America
5 | Asia Pacific
4 | Oceania
4 | Africa
2 | Middle East
2 | Central America
1 | South America
Category
162 | Channel Managers
137 | Property Management Systems
126 | Hotel Management Software
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What is freetobook?
Founded in 2010 | Headquarters in | 35 employees
Take control and make the OTAs work for you using freetobook’s Channel Manager. Our software guarantees secure, reliable connections to the biggest OTAs to ensure a stress-free experience for you and your guests.
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Capabilities
Channel Manager
Channel Manager
Say goodbye to manual updates, double bookings, and complex rate plans. Instantly update rates, availability and conditions.
Controls to ensure more direct bookings
Controls to ensure more direct bookings
Our software actively helps you promote direct bookings – apply surcharges or restrict availability on key dates to encourage guests to book directly. We put you in control.
Integrated with PMS and channel Messaging Apps
Integrated with PMS and channel Messaging Apps
Everything connected means you always know where you are. Our channel manager integrates with payments and the OTA messaging apps.
Imports all OTA bookings at set up
Imports all OTA bookings at set up
Switching to freetobook's channel manager is easy with your own dedicated account manager and our expert switch team. We import your existing bookings (both direct and OTA) and sort your OTA connections and even improve them.
Proactively monitored and managed by us
Proactively monitored and managed by us
Enjoy peace of mind, our expert team offers guidance and support whenever you need it. Enjoy seamless connections, error-free, with proactive monitoring by our experienced team.
Pay per booking – no set monthly fees
Pay per booking – no set monthly fees
Simple and transparent pricing that works on a pay as you go basis. Choose and pay for what you need, nothing more.
Features
Rate Management
4/5 features
Room Type Mapping
4/5 features
Automation & Syncing
4/5 features
Administration & Settings
4/5 features
Analytics & Reporting
4/5 features
Other
0/1 features
Available Add-ons & Modules
Payments
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Get paid on time, every time, with no fuss. Whether you’re dealing with OTA bookings, collecting balances or checking who’s paid, our software makes getting paid seamless.
Dynamic Pricing
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Get your pricing right to boost your revenue. Dynamic pricing automatically optimises your pricing many times a day for hundreds of dates in advance.
Guest Messaging
Guest Messaging Software
With Messaging, you can automate messages, utilise reusable templates and take guest payments…effortlessly.
Impress guests with scheduled messages, delivering a professional and well-organised service on every booking.
Reputation Manager
Reputation Management
Increase the number and quality of reviews on Google and TripAdvisor. See your positive reviews rise on Google and TripAdvisor without lifting a finger. We ensure every guest receives a personalised review request and can choose where to leave the review.
Google Meta
Hotel Metasearch Management Software
Get found and increase direct bookings with Google. Take control of your Google listing, increase direct bookings, and outshine the OTAs. Display your competitive direct rates alongside the OTAs on Google.
Q1 '26 Channel Managers Survey Insights
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Rank
Hotel size
Popular alternatives
#1
of 30
Small
92%
(813)
SiteMinder is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Small hotels featuring 10-24 rooms, due to its ease of use in managing rates and inventory across multiple OTAs, as well as the platform's perceived reliability and responsive customer support, though similar operational efficiencies may vary depending on the specific needs of individual properties.
Small
92%
(813)
#1
of 30
SiteMinder is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Small hotels featuring 10-24 rooms, due to its ease of use in managing rates and inventory across multiple OTAs, as well as the platform's perceived reliability and responsive customer support, though similar operational efficiencies may vary depending on the specific needs of individual properties.
Rank
Hotel type
Popular alternatives
#1
of 26
Luxury Hotels
93%
(922)
SiteMinder is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Luxury hotels due to its strong real-time synchronization capabilities across various OTA channels, robust integration with major property management systems, and the ability to streamline operations without manual interventions, which is crucial for maintaining high service standards in larger, upscale properties.
#1
of 16
Vacation Rentals & Villas
93%
(186)
SiteMinder is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Vacation-Rentals-Villas hotels due to its user-friendly interface that streamlines online distribution and offers reliable channel management, despite occasional constraints in reporting features and support responsiveness.
#1
of 15
Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments
92%
(356)
SiteMinder is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Extended-Stay-Serviced-Apartments hotels due to its robust channel management capabilities, which integrate seamlessly with multiple OTAs and provide real-time updates, although its extensive feature set may require additional training time for new users.
Luxury Hotels
93%
(922)
#1
of 26
SiteMinder is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Luxury hotels due to its strong real-time synchronization capabilities across various OTA channels, robust integration with major property management systems, and the ability to streamline operations without manual interventions, which is crucial for maintaining high service standards in larger, upscale properties.
Vacation Rentals & Villas
93%
(186)
#1
of 16
SiteMinder is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Vacation-Rentals-Villas hotels due to its user-friendly interface that streamlines online distribution and offers reliable channel management, despite occasional constraints in reporting features and support responsiveness.
Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments
92%
(356)
#1
of 15
SiteMinder is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Extended-Stay-Serviced-Apartments hotels due to its robust channel management capabilities, which integrate seamlessly with multiple OTAs and provide real-time updates, although its extensive feature set may require additional training time for new users.
Rank
Region
Popular alternatives
#1
of 14
North America
88%
(415)
Cloudbeds is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Na hotels due to its seamless integration of multiple operational functions like channel management and reservation management in one platform, though customer support responsiveness might be an area of concern as suggested by user experiences.
#1
of 25
Europe
91%
(614)
SiteMinder is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Europe hotels seeking efficient channel management due to its robust integrations with a variety of platforms and fast customer support, although setup and synchronization challenges can be a concern for some properties.
North America
88%
(415)
#1
of 14
Cloudbeds is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Na hotels due to its seamless integration of multiple operational functions like channel management and reservation management in one platform, though customer support responsiveness might be an area of concern as suggested by user experiences.
Europe
91%
(614)
#1
of 25
SiteMinder is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Europe hotels seeking efficient channel management due to its robust integrations with a variety of platforms and fast customer support, although setup and synchronization challenges can be a concern for some properties.
Rank
Country
Popular alternatives
#1
of 6
France
98%
(94)
eviivo is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Fr hotels, offering easy-to-use, comprehensive features with strong customer support, although it may require thorough training to navigate its full range of complex features.
#2
of 6
United Kingdom
90%
(77)
SiteMinder is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Gb hotels due to its stable channel connectivity and effective channel management, although some users note that reporting tools and customer support responsiveness could be enhanced.
#1
of 13
United States
87%
(270)
Cloudbeds is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Us hotels due to its seamless integrations and user-friendly interface, which simplifies OTA connections and optimizes revenue, though it requires improvements in customer support responsiveness to ensure quicker resolutions.
France
98%
(94)
#1
of 6
eviivo is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Fr hotels, offering easy-to-use, comprehensive features with strong customer support, although it may require thorough training to navigate its full range of complex features.
United Kingdom
90%
(77)
#2
of 6
SiteMinder is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Gb hotels due to its stable channel connectivity and effective channel management, although some users note that reporting tools and customer support responsiveness could be enhanced.
United States
87%
(270)
#1
of 13
Cloudbeds is commonly considered an alternative to freetobook for Us hotels due to its seamless integrations and user-friendly interface, which simplifies OTA connections and optimizes revenue, though it requires improvements in customer support responsiveness to ensure quicker resolutions.
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freetobook Reviews Summary
Ease of Use
4.9/5
Customer Support
4.9/5
ROI
4.8/5
Implementation
4.9/5
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Achievements
This vendor's trending score is rising, freetobook Channel Manager is the #9 most trending product in the Channel Managers category (out of 149) and the #406 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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10
Easy to use and exceptional customer service from Freetobook
Owner from 5 to 9 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Kinlocheil (United Kingdom)
Verified
2 months ago
After recently switching to an Iphone, I used GuestTappy for the first time today. I cannot begin to express how EASY it was to use AND... how the payment transaction was taken so PROFESSIONALLY.
Prior to GuestTappy, if a guest did not complete the on-line registration, or was a 'walk in', their address and card details needed to be inse...
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Owner
X-Small Hotel
10
Excellent
Owner from 5 to 9 room in Gullane (United Kingdom)
Verified
3 months ago
Using this product has been a game changer for me - no longer writing in diaries and fantastic to be able to send direct to the page to book and capture all their information.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Owner
X-Small Hotel
10
Professional, friendly and personal help - always within 24 hours - LOVE IT
Co-Owner from 5 to 9 room Boutique in Galle (Sri Lanka)
Verified
3 months ago
I like most, that the channel manager is working effordlessly, that I can add an OTA surcharge, and that the pricing is amazingly fair, which helps us a lot after the last years of trouble with Covid and the political situation in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Co-Owner
X-Small Hotel
10
I recommend freetobook to everyone!
Owner from 1 to 4 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Portree (United Kingdom)
Verified
3 months ago
The super helpful help team are invaluable, everything is easy to use and we only pay for the functions we use.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Owner
X-Small Hotel
9
Excellent support and a great channel manager
Owner from 5 to 9 room Boutique in Shanklin (United Kingdom)
Verified
3 months ago
freetobook is very easy to use and great value. Support is excellent and they are easy to contact.
Very much recommended.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Owner
X-Small Hotel
10
Great customer service
Manager from 25-49 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in London (United Kingdom)
Verified
3 months ago
Great customer service often answers phone on first ring always super helpful and vert polite. Ease of use of platform.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Manager
Small Hotel
9
Love the quick Calendar - see all at a glance
Owner from 5 to 9 room Vacation Rentals & Villa in BigBrasd'Or (Canada)
Verified
3 months ago
I like the way the calenda can show you what is coming up this week, allowing you to plan staffing easier.
Canada
Canada
Owner
X-Small Hotel
10
Great value, constantly developing
Owner/Operator from 5 to 9 room Boutique in Auzelles (France)
Verified
3 months ago
freetobook is an easy-to-use, great value yet discreetly advanced property management system allowing us to have a professional online booking portal with links to the OTA's we desire.
freetobook is constantly evolving, staying abreast of the industry and giving small accommodation businesses the professional image and reservation services...
France
France
Owner/Operator
X-Small Hotel
10
freetobook is the best!
Owner/manager from 5 to 9 room in Cozumel (Mexico)
Verified
3 months ago
Their website is easy to navigate, offers personal suggestions and their HELP Desk is easy to contact for live questions! I have been using freetobook for the last 10 years.
Mexico
Mexico
Owner/manager
X-Small Hotel
10
Easy to implement system
General Manager from 25-49 room in Serekunda (Gambia)
Verified
3 months ago
Customer service and feedback time is excellent.
Very easy to set up the system and customer care is readily online for fast assistance.
Gambia
Gambia
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