Cloudbeds alternatives
7 Cloudbeds alternatives for hotels in 2026
Cloudbeds is the top-ranked PMS on Hotel Tech Report and a strong all-in-one platform. It isn't the right fit for every property, though. Here are seven alternatives, what each does well, and what to check before you choose.
By the StaySynq team · Updated October 2026 · StaySynq is one of the products listed.
Why hotels look for Cloudbeds alternatives
- Pricing isn't published. Every Cloudbeds plan is 'request a quote', and reviewers on Capterra most often mention unclear pricing as a drawback.
- Support and reliability come up in reviews. Capterra's review summary lists technical problems and slow email support among the common complaints, alongside strong praise for its all-in-one management.
- Restaurant POS is through partners. Cloudbeds connects to POS systems through its marketplace rather than including one.
- India isn't a focus. India doesn't appear in Cloudbeds' country compliance guide, and its website doesn't mention GST invoicing or rupee pricing.
How we chose
We picked products that cover the same ground as Cloudbeds (front desk, booking engine and OTA distribution) and that hotels commonly compare with it. Facts come from each vendor's own website and from Capterra and Hotel Tech Report, checked in October 2026. StaySynq is our product, so we've listed its gaps as plainly as everyone else's.
Cloudbeds alternatives at a glance
| Product | Best for | Channel manager | Restaurant POS | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StaySynq | Indian hotels that want GST billing, POS and banquets in one system | Via your channel manager | Built in | Quoted per property |
| Mews | Hotels and groups that want automation and native payments | Built in (SiteMinder), 400+ channels | Mews POS (add-on) | Per room, not published |
| Little Hotelier | Small properties such as B&Bs and guesthouses | Built in, 450+ channels | Not listed | Published, from $29 a month |
| eZee Absolute (Yanolja Cloud Solution) | Indian hotels that want a built-in channel manager and published rupee pricing | Built in, 130+ channels | Paid add-on per outlet | Published; from ₹7,200 a month for 1–5 rooms |
| Hotelogix | Small and mid-size hotels that want per-room pricing and a free trial | Paid add-on, or partners | Built in | Published per-room plans |
| RoomRaccoon | Independent hotels that want published pricing and built-in automation | Built in, 200+ channels (capped on lower plans) | Via integration | Published; from £156 a month (UK site) |
| Sirvoy | Very small properties that want the lowest cost | Pro plan only | No | Published; free tier, paid from €12 a month |
1.StaySynq
Best for: Indian hotels that want GST billing, POS and banquets in one system
StaySynq is a cloud hotel PMS built around Indian operations. Alongside the front desk and booking engine it includes a restaurant and bar POS, banquets, GST billing with filing exports, an automated night audit and hourly stays.
Strengths
- GST slabs by nightly tariff, e-invoicing (IRN) and GSTR-1 exports
- Restaurant and bar POS with room-charge posting and excise registers
- Banquets with online quotations, BEOs and GST on advances
- Razorpay (UPI, cards, terminals), Tally and Zoho Books
- Migration and onboarding included
Things to check
- OTAs connect through a separate channel manager, not a built-in one
- No per-bed inventory for hostel dorms
- Interface is in English only
- A newer product with few public reviews so far
2.Mews
Best for: Hotels and groups that want automation and native payments
Mews is used by more than 15,000 hotels and has won Hotel Tech Report's Best PMS award from 2024 to 2026. It has its own POS, payments, revenue management and kiosks, and a marketplace of 1,000+ integrations.
Strengths
- Own POS, payments and revenue management system
- Channel manager powered by SiteMinder, 400+ channels
- 1,000+ integrations with no connection fees
- Strong fit for groups and chains
Things to check
- Prices aren't published; it is priced per room
- POS is an add-on, and payment processing is charged separately
- Onboarding is a paid package
- No India-specific GST or rupee pricing stated on its website
3.Little Hotelier
Best for: Small properties such as B&Bs and guesthouses
Little Hotelier is SiteMinder's system for small properties. Its listings describe a front desk, booking engine, channel manager, website builder, built-in payments and mobile apps, at a low published price.
Strengths
- Built-in channel manager on SiteMinder's technology, 450+ channels
- Published pricing from $29 a month (Capterra), with a free trial
- iOS and Android apps
- 4.6 from more than 1,800 reviews on Hotel Tech Report
Things to check
- Designed for small properties
- No restaurant POS or banquets listed among its features
- 4.1 from 236 reviews on Capterra, lower than its Hotel Tech Report score
4.eZee Absolute (Yanolja Cloud Solution)
Best for: Indian hotels that want a built-in channel manager and published rupee pricing
eZee Absolute, now sold as Yanolja Cloud Solution, has been in business since 2005 and counts 33,000 hotels in 170 countries. Its base plan includes the PMS, channel manager, booking engine and payments.
Strengths
- Built-in channel manager with 130+ channels, including MakeMyTrip
- Rupee pricing published on its website
- Interface in 50+ languages
- Onboarding, migration and training included
Things to check
- Restaurant POS is a paid add-on per outlet
- E-invoicing is through a partner (ClearTax)
5.Hotelogix
Best for: Small and mid-size hotels that want per-room pricing and a free trial
Hotelogix has been cloud-based since 2008 and merged with the AxisRooms channel manager and RepUp in 2020. Its plans include the front desk, housekeeping, booking engine and POS.
Strengths
- Published per-room plans with a 15-day free trial and no lock-in
- POS and mobile apps included
- Wide choice of channel manager partners, plus its own
- A choice of Indian payment gateways
Things to check
- The channel manager is a paid add-on
- Banquets are through a marketplace partner
- No go-live time published; it depends on hotel size
6.RoomRaccoon
Best for: Independent hotels that want published pricing and built-in automation
RoomRaccoon, founded in 2017 in the Netherlands, includes the PMS, channel manager, booking engine and payments in every plan, with dynamic pricing rules, online check-in and upselling.
Strengths
- PMS, channel manager, booking engine and payments in every plan
- Pricing published on its website
- Built-in dynamic pricing rules
- 4.8 from 573 reviews on Hotel Tech Report
Things to check
- Channels and users are capped on lower plans
- Restaurant POS is through an integration
- Contracts renew automatically unless cancelled 30 days ahead
- Phone support only on the higher plans
7.Sirvoy
Best for: Very small properties that want the lowest cost
Sirvoy is a family-owned system that started in 2008 for a hostel in Sweden. It has a free tier, per-room pricing, no contracts or setup fees, and says most properties are up and running the same day.
Strengths
- Free tier, and paid plans from €12 a month
- No contracts, setup fees or commission
- 24/7 support
- 4.7 from 301 reviews on Capterra
Things to check
- The channel manager is on the Pro plan only
- No restaurant POS
- No standalone mobile app; it runs in the mobile browser
- No individual bed mapping for dorms, per its FAQ
Vendor information from public sources as of October 2026: Cloudbeds pricing, Cloudbeds compliance guide, Capterra: Cloudbeds, Hotel Tech Report: Cloudbeds, Mews, Capterra: Little Hotelier, Yanolja Cloud Solution pricing, Hotelogix pricing, RoomRaccoon pricing, Sirvoy pricing, Sirvoy FAQ, Mews onboarding terms, Hotel Tech Report: Little Hotelier, Hotelogix channel manager, RoomRaccoon terms, Hotel Tech Report: RoomRaccoon, Capterra: Sirvoy. Features and prices change, so confirm with each vendor.
How to switch from Cloudbeds
Whichever system you choose, the steps are the same: export your data, map your channels, run both systems for a shift, then cut over on a quiet morning. Our free PMS migration checklist walks through all of it.
Common questions
What is the best Cloudbeds alternative?
It depends on the property. For a hotel in India with a restaurant or banquets, StaySynq or eZee Absolute fit best. For groups that want automation, Mews. For a small B&B, Little Hotelier or Sirvoy. For published pricing with built-in distribution, RoomRaccoon.
What is the cheapest Cloudbeds alternative?
Of the products here, Sirvoy has a free tier and paid plans from €12 a month, and Little Hotelier lists plans from $29 a month on Capterra. Prices depend on room count, so check each vendor's calculator.
Which Cloudbeds alternatives work well in India?
StaySynq and eZee Absolute both handle GST billing and connect to MakeMyTrip and Goibibo, eZee through its own channel manager and StaySynq through a separate one. Hotelogix also has Indian payment gateways and a Tally integration. See our comparison of hotel management software in India.
Which alternatives support hostel dorm beds?
Cloudbeds itself manages bunks, and RoomRaccoon prices by hostel beds. StaySynq sells dorms as whole rooms today, and Sirvoy's FAQ says it doesn't map individual beds.
How hard is it to switch from Cloudbeds?
Most of the work is exporting your data, mapping your channels and running both systems for a shift. The PMS migration checklist covers each step.
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