Little Hotelier vs SimplyBook.me

Little Hotelier is an all-in-one property management platform designed for small accommodation properties. Its tools include a calendar, channel manager, direct booking engine, reporting, guest communications, website builder, payments, property accounting and mobile app. The pricing FAQ says it specializes in properties with 1–30 rooms, and the site says it connects to more than 450 booking channels. The service is available on the web and through iOS and Android apps. From the mobile app, users can update pricing, manage reservations and check guests in or out. An app store connects customers with third-party services for guest communication, review management, contactless check-ins and marketing; Little Hotelier does not charge to connect apps through SiteMinder Hotel Exchange, though providers set their own prices. Little Hotelier Payments describes its processing as PCI-DSS compliant. A 30-day free trial provides access to the full product. Basics is for properties with 10 rooms or fewer and up to five channels; Pro is for over 10 rooms and 400+ channels. Flex has a variable monthly charge and a 1% booking fee.

SimplyBook.me is an online booking platform for professionals and businesses handling appointments, payment collection and team scheduling. Clients can book through websites, social media, Google and client apps, while admin and client mobile apps support management and reservations. Features include two-way calendar sync, group and recurring bookings, reminders, deposits, reviews and payments. Calendar connections include Google Calendar and Outlook; business integrations include Facebook, Instagram, Google My Business, QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Xero, WordPress and APIs. The service says it connects with more than 5,000 integrations. Plans can include multiple providers, system users, roles and team calendars. The free plan has no time limit, but must be renewed monthly; it includes 50 bookings, one premium feature and one provider. A 14-day trial requires no credit card or payment information. Paid plans start at $11.90 per month with annual billing, which offers a 17% saving. The platform is available on web, iOS and Android. It lists ISO 27001, SSL, SSO, daily backups and GDPR compliance; HIPAA-enabling features require specific settings and are not active by default.