How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- Hotel reservation software combines three jobs: a property management system for the front desk, a channel manager for OTAs, and a booking engine for direct reservations.
- Cloudbeds and Mews suit larger or growing properties, while Little Hotelier, Sirvoy, and Preno fit small independents.
- Most vendors price by property size and quote individually, so expect "See website" below and request a demo for real pricing for your room count.
- STAAH was dropped from this list because its homepage returned an access error during verification and could not be confirmed.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Cloudbeds | All-in-one growth platform | See website | No |
 SiteMinder | Distribution and revenue | See website | No |
 Little Hotelier | Small properties | See website | No |
 Sirvoy | Affordable independents | From $9 per month | Yes |
 Profitroom | Direct booking focus | See website | No |
 Mews | Modern hotel operating system | See website | No |
 roommaster | Long-running independent PMS | See website | No |
 Preno | Simple small-property software | See website | No |
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The best hotel reservation software
#1Cloudbeds
Best for: All-in-one growth platform4.3/5 on
G2 (40 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit cloudbeds.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Cloudbeds is a unified hospitality management platform covering operations, distribution, guest experience, and revenue marketing in one system. Its channel manager carries zero extra commission, its booking engine is built for direct reservations, and its revenue tools claim an 18 percent RevPAR increase with AI-driven pricing. The platform serves over 20,000 properties in more than 150 countries with 450 integration partners.
The breadth is the trade-off: small B&Bs may find the platform larger than they need, and pricing is not published on the homepage. Onboarding and training also take longer than with simpler tools, so budget staff time for the transition. Cloudbeds suits ambitious independents, groups, and hostels that want one system to grow on rather than several connected tools.
What we like- Unified PMS, channel manager, booking engine, payments, and revenue tools
- 450 integration partners
- 20,000 properties in 150 countries
- 24/7 multilingual support
Watch out for- Pricing is not on the homepage
- Broad platform can be more than small properties need
- Advanced features require onboarding
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
SiteMinder unifies AI-powered insight, distribution, and revenue so properties can reach more guests, fill more rooms, and earn better rates. It has won best channel manager for seven consecutive years and the overall Hoteliers Choice Award for five, and its platform connects PMS, RMS, CRS, payment providers, and distribution partners in one ecosystem.
SiteMinder's strength is distribution rather than front-desk operations, so some properties pair it with a separate PMS. Pricing is not published on the homepage. It suits properties whose main problem is occupancy and rate optimization across many channels.
What we like- Leading hotel commerce platform used by 56,000 hoteliers
- Best channel manager award for seven consecutive years
- AI-powered demand insight
- Customizable booking engine
Watch out for- Pricing is not on the homepage
- Distribution focus means you may still need a separate PMS
- Enterprise features add cost
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Little Hotelier, powered by SiteMinder, is the small-property version of enterprise distribution: a right-sized PMS with channel manager, booking engine, payments, website builder, and metasearch in one login. It serves over 53,000 properties globally, from B&Bs and motels to lodges and campsites, with a 30-day free trial and no lock-in contracts.
Pricing is room-count based and not a single published number, and the Basics plan adds 1 percent of total booking value. Little Hotelier suits small properties that want SiteMinder-grade distribution without enterprise complexity.
What we like- Powered by SiteMinder distribution
- Serves over 53,000 small properties
- 30-day free trial with no lock-in
- Mobile app and 24/7 support
Watch out for- Pricing depends on room count and is not a single published figure
- Basics plan adds 1 percent of booking value
- Pro plan requires enquiry
Starting priceFrom $9 per month
Free planYes
Sirvoy is the budget champion here: pricing starts from $9 per month, scales per room, and carries no setup fees, contracts, or hidden costs, while solo hosts running a single short-term rental can use Sirvoy Free at no cost. Its all-in-one system covers front desk, channel manager, booking engine, website builder, and automated guest messaging, with direct bookings always commission-free.
The platform manages over 4,000 properties and processes more than 3 million bookings a year, with 99.99 percent uptime since 2008. Advanced features require the Pro plan, and its scale is smaller than the enterprise platforms. Sirvoy suits independent hosts and small properties that want real software at a low, transparent price.
What we like- Pricing from $9 per month with no setup fees or contracts
- Free plan for solo hosts with a single rental
- Commission-free direct bookings
- 99.99 percent uptime since 2008
Watch out for- Advanced features require Pro
- Smaller scale than Cloudbeds or SiteMinder
- Support quality varies by plan
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Profitroom builds its pitch around direct business: a conversion-led website, booking engine, and CRM designed to grow direct reservations and reduce OTA commission dependence. Its customers report strong booking growth and praise its reporting features, ease of use, and responsive support, with reviews from more than 500 clients.
Pricing is not published on the homepage, and the direct-booking focus fits hotels and resorts more naturally than hostels or campsites. Profitroom suits properties that want to shift share from OTAs to their own website.
What we like- All-in-one hotel software with booking engine and CRM
- Conversion-led websites built for direct bookings
- Strong customer reviews from over 500 clients
- Responsive support
Watch out for- Pricing is not on the homepage
- Direct-booking focus may suit hotels more than hostels
- Implementation needs planning
#6Mews
Best for: Modern hotel operating system4.8/5 on
G2 (32 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit mews.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Mews calls itself the operating system for modern hotels, connecting reservations, payments, housekeeping, and guest journeys in one cloud-native platform. It offers over 1,000 integrations, has won best property management system for three consecutive years, and serves everything from boutique hotels and luxury resorts to hostels and serviced apartments.
The platform's modern design can require staff retraining for teams used to legacy systems, and pricing is not published on the homepage. Mews suits properties that want a forward-looking, automation-heavy platform and are willing to invest in the transition.
What we like- Cloud-native operating system for modern hotels
- 1,000 integrations through its marketplace
- Best PMS award for 2024, 2025, and 2026
- Serves boutiques, resorts, hostels, and serviced apartments
Watch out for- Pricing is not on the homepage
- Modern interface may require staff retraining
- Best value comes with the full platform
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
roommaster, formerly InnQuest, has served independent hotels for over 30 years with an all-in-one platform unifying reservations, front desk, billing, and housekeeping with a PMS, channel manager, and commission-free booking engine. It connects to over 100 third-party systems, guarantees 99.95 percent uptime, and reports that staff learn essential functions in hours rather than weeks.
Pricing is quote-only, and the product's long history shows in an interface that prioritizes function over flash. roommaster suits independent hotels, motels, and B&Bs that want a proven, hotelier-built system with 24/7 hospitality-trained support.
What we like- Over 30 years serving independent hotels
- All-in-one PMS, booking engine, channel manager, and payments
- 100 third-party integrations
- 99.95 percent uptime guarantee
Watch out for- Pricing is custom quote only
- Interface reflects a long-established product
- AI features are newer additions
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Preno is simple, cloud-based hotel software for independent accommodation operators including boutique hotels, motels, B&Bs, inns, and lodges. Its dashboard combines a booking engine, channel manager syncing with over 70 OTAs, dynamic pricing that adjusts rates to real-time demand, housekeeping, and a two-way Xero integration for accounting.
Customers report saving about 10 hours a week on admin, and the platform offers a 7-day free trial with no credit card and no lock-in contracts. Pricing is not published on the homepage. One caution: preno.io is a different product for meeting-room booking, so use prenohq.com for the hotel software. Preno suits small properties that want simplicity over enterprise depth.
What we like- Simple cloud software for small accommodation providers
- Channel manager syncs with 70 OTAs
- Dynamic pricing tools
- 7-day free trial with no lock-in contracts
Watch out for- Pricing is not on the homepage
- Smaller scale than major platforms
- Note the different preno.io meeting-room product when searching
How we chose
We verified all eight homepages by opening them and confirming each loads and belongs to the hotel software listed. STAAH was dropped because its homepage returned an access error that could not be retried, and preno.io was rejected because it now belongs to a meeting-room product rather than hotel software. Prices were taken from vendor homepages where published, with Sirvoy confirmed from $9 per month, and we used "See website" where pricing is quote-based or room-count dependent.
How to choose hotel reservation software
Start with your property size and channel mix. Small properties with under 10 rooms usually do best with Little Hotelier, Sirvoy, or Preno, while larger properties and groups benefit from Cloudbeds, Mews, or SiteMinder. Count your OTA channels next: if you sell on many channels, the channel manager matters more than the PMS interface.
Then test the booking engine as a guest, since a clunky direct booking flow costs you the commission savings you bought the software to achieve. Book a test room yourself on mobile and on desktop, and check how many steps the checkout takes. Finally, compare total cost, including per-booking fees such as Little Hotelier's 1 percent, against OTA commissions saved, and run a trial before migrating reservations. Check contract terms too: notice periods, data export options, and what happens to your guest data if you leave. A rushed migration during peak season is the most expensive mistake in hotel software, so plan the switch for a quiet period and keep your old system running in parallel until the new one proves itself.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a PMS, a channel manager, and a booking engine?
A PMS runs front-desk operations, a channel manager syncs rates and availability across OTAs, and a booking engine takes commission-free reservations on your own website. Most tools here combine all three.
How much does hotel reservation software cost?
It ranges from $9 per month at Sirvoy to custom enterprise quotes at Cloudbeds and Mews. Most vendors price by room count, so request a quote for your exact property size.
Can I try hotel software before committing?
Yes. Little Hotelier offers 30 days free, Sirvoy offers 14 days plus a free plan for solo hosts, and Preno offers 7 days. Use the trial with real reservations, not just a demo.
Will hotel software prevent double bookings?
Yes, when the channel manager syncs availability in real time across OTAs and your booking engine. Confirm real-time sync, not daily batch updates, before buying.
Do I still need OTAs if I have a booking engine?
Usually, yes. Booking engines grow direct share, but OTAs still deliver discovery and reach, especially for travelers who have never heard of your property. The goal is a healthier mix, not zero OTA bookings. A realistic target is growing direct share steadily each year while keeping OTA channels for demand you cannot reach yourself.
Sources we checked (8)
- https://www.cloudbeds.com
- https://www.siteminder.com
- https://www.littlehotelier.com
- https://sirvoy.com
- https://www.profitroom.com
- https://www.mews.com
- https://www.roommaster.com
- https://prenohq.com
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