Guestivo vs Cloudbeds
Cloudbeds is one of the strongest all-in-one platforms for independents — PMS, channel manager, booking engine, payments. Guestivo is a guest experience layer that complements (or works alongside) Cloudbeds. Here's the honest call.
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Short verdict
Cloudbeds is the right pick if you need PMS + channel manager + booking engine in one tool and don't care about deep F&B/in-room ordering. Guestivo is the right pick if your differentiator is the guest experience (QR menu, AI concierge, contactless check-in) and you want best-in-class on that layer. Many properties run both: Cloudbeds for distribution and operations, Guestivo for the guest-facing surface.
Who chooses Guestivo
- Hotels with strong F&B / room-service revenue
- Properties prioritising the guest-facing experience as a competitive advantage
- Boutique hotels needing AI concierge + KDS + housekeeping in one tool
- Operators with a PMS already in place who don't want to switch
Who chooses Cloudbeds
- Independents wanting PMS + channel manager + booking engine in one
- Hostels and small B&Bs without significant F&B
- Properties without an existing modern PMS
- Operators valuing Cloudbeds' marketplace breadth
Core scope
| Guestivo | Cloudbeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Full PMS replacement | ||
| Channel manager included | ||
| Booking engine for direct bookings | ||
| Guest portal (no app install) | Limited | |
| QR-code menu and F&B ordering | ||
| Built-in Kitchen Display System | ||
| Built-in housekeeping | ||
| AI concierge included | Available as add-on | |
| Online check-in with optional ID verification | ||
| Workforce scheduling | ||
| Digital lock integration | Scoped via Seam-supported lock providers | Selected partners |
| Payment processing | Stripe Connect | Cloudbeds Payments |
Pricing
| Guestivo | Cloudbeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | Public, per-room, per-month | Quote-based |
| Starting price | From €4 / room / month | Custom quote, tier-dependent |
| Commission alternative on guest GMV | Optional 5% (Pro tier) | Not offered |
| Free trial | Yes | Demo only |
Best-fit segment
| Guestivo | Cloudbeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel with restaurant / F&B | Strong fit | Adequate |
| Hostel / B&B without F&B | Works | Strong fit |
| Property needing channel manager | Requires separate tool | Built in |
| Property with existing PMS | Adds the guest layer | Would replace PMS |
| Multi-property group | Up to 5 hotels per user | Multi-property hub |
Pricing note
Cloudbeds is quote-based with tier-dependent pricing, so hotels should confirm package scope, channel manager, payments, and add-ons directly before budgeting. Guestivo's transparent per-room model is published on-page.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, when the connector scope is confirmed. Cloudbeds runs the PMS, channel manager, and booking engine; Guestivo runs the guest portal and F&B/KDS layer on top. During onboarding we confirm Cloudbeds API access, then scope reservation sync, folio posting, and webhook events. Apaleo is the current reference PMS integration while Cloudbeds remains a priority connector candidate.
Generally yes, but the comparison is apples-to-oranges: Cloudbeds bundles PMS + channel manager + booking engine. Guestivo charges only for the guest experience layer.
PMS, channel management to OTAs, direct booking engine, payment processing integration. Guestivo doesn't replace those — it complements them.
Built-in KDS, deep F&B ordering loop, native AI concierge without add-on pricing, and optional digital lock integration where a supported Seam lock provider is enabled.
See Guestivo in action
10-minute demo. No credit card. We will walk you through the parts of the platform that matter for your hotel.
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Written by
Maciej Dudziak
Co-founder
.NET developer with 10+ years of experience building scalable back-end systems. Specializes in .NET, Azure, and modern databases.
Published: May 15, 2026