Looking for a cost-effective and reliable property management system (PMS) for your motel, hotel, bed and breakfast, or independent property? Most small properties do not need to spend over $100 per month on their PMS. Most property management systems are overbuilt, complex, and too costly for smaller properties. These over-engineered products cater towards large resorts, boutique hotels, and hotels that need dozens of integrations to keep their business open. This guide will highlight a few options that will be cost-friendly while being feature packed. We will pay attention to:

• Easy-to-use and modern interfaces

• Online booking engine to reduce manual work

• Integrations with OTAs (like Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia)

• Payment Processing and Booking Engines

Top Picks (All Under $100/month)

Little Hotelier

Simple cloud-based PMS for many different types of properties. They target resorts, apartments, motels, guesthouses, and other property types. Channel manager included in your subscription, while payment processing is an addon. Onboarding help and phone help is included with Pro tier ($179) and up. They also have a mobile app! Overall, a great option for hoteliers looking for an established system.

Roomsly

A newer player to the game offering a modern cloud-based PMS designed specifically for independent properties. $60 USD/month and no hidden fees for a property with 30 rooms or less (with lower special pricing for small B&Bs and rental properties). The only difference in their pricing structure is the number of rooms your property has. All features are present with every tier. Payment processing and a dedicated booking engine are included to easily increase revenue. They have stated that a channel manager feature is on their roadmap releasing in the near future, and currently, they have one way OTA sync support. They have also boasted the overall speed of the user experience, claiming that users can run through the platform to operate your property in seconds. This is a fantastic option for owners looking for a simple and cost-friendly option, especially considering their future plans.

WebRezPro

Great options with pretty much everything you need to run your property. Minimum cost is $100 USD/month. They offer lots of integrations along with a unique self check-in feature. Integrations span from property hardware to SMS capabilities. The UI is dated but robust enough for your operations. They also offer commission-free bookings through the booking engine that is dedicated for your property. While it is the most costly platform on this list, they definitely punch hard with the amount of features and integrations they offer.

Each solution on this list empowers you to save time, reduce costs, and improve guest satisfaction while keeping an eye on the budget. We hope that you take the time to truly evaluate your needs before making a decision!