Methodology

One score, and we show our work.

No demos, no spec sheets — just what a tool does on real bookings.

Nothing here is rated from the outside. Each tool runs on a live portfolio for a full booking cycle before we score it. If we could not test it on real bookings, it does not get a score at all.

How the score breaks down

Every rating starts with weeks of real use: messaging real guests and handling real turnovers, never a walkthrough of the demo.

Setup · 30%

How long from sign-up to the first booking it actually handles for you.

Transparency · 30%

Whether the true cost is clear up front — no lock-in, no surprise fees.

Guest experience · 25%

How the stay feels from booking to check-out — the part that earns your reviews.

Fit · 15%

Compatibility with the channels and software you depend on.

The rubric is the same for everyone, and it is not for sale. No calendar time, no rating.