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At a Glance
Engine
Engine
Star Rating
(16)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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HotelRunner
HotelRunner
Star Rating
(14)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Engine vs HotelRunner

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found HotelRunner easier to use and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with Engine, along with administration.

  • Reviewers felt that HotelRunner meets the needs of their business better than Engine.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that HotelRunner is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of HotelRunner over Engine.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Engine
Business Plus
Free
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HotelRunner
Basic
Free
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Free Trial
Engine
Free Trial is available
HotelRunner
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
14
9.2
13
Ease of Use
8.7
14
8.8
13
Ease of Setup
9.7
11
9.2
6
Ease of Admin
9.5
10
8.3
6
Quality of Support
8.1
13
9.2
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
8
9.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
12
9.1
13
Features by Category
Not enough data
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Administration
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Booking Management
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Booking Management
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Administration
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Marketing
Not enough data
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Marketing
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Expense Reporting
Not enough data
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Travel Management
Not enough data
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Approval
Not enough data
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AI - Travel Management
Not enough data
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Property Management
Not enough data
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Guest Management
Not enough data
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Staff Management
Not enough data
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Platform
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Engine
Engine
HotelRunner
HotelRunner
Engine and HotelRunner share no categories
Unique Categories
Engine
Engine is categorized as Travel Management and Hotel Reservations
HotelRunner
HotelRunner is categorized as Hotel Management and Channel Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Engine
Engine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
68.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
HotelRunner
HotelRunner
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
57.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Engine
Engine
Construction
37.5%
Computer Software
12.5%
Utilities
6.3%
Telecommunications
6.3%
Music
6.3%
Other
31.3%
HotelRunner
HotelRunner
Hospitality
42.9%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
14.3%
Financial Services
14.3%
Media Production
7.1%
Entertainment
7.1%
Other
14.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Engine
Engine
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Automotive

Ease of use, pricing and ability to see areas and availability

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Music

With no explanation or cause, my account was shut down — something I learned by the login no longer functioning. I have thousands of dollars in pre-booked travel through this site for my small business. Has it been cancelled? Who has my money? Phone...

HotelRunner
HotelRunner
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Clifford R.
CR
Clifford R.
Verified User in Financial Services

Ease of use, ability to easily control room inventory through GDS systems..

Most Helpful Critical Review
KW
Kenny W.
Verified User in Hospitality

I would like to see some improvements in the PMS, as well as some improvements in the functionality of the calendar. There is not the best and understanding user support.

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HotelRunner
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Discussions
Engine
Engine Discussions
What reservation system do hotels use?
1 comment
MI
overall total software is good as long as we used this product Read more
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Engine has no more discussions with answers
HotelRunner
HotelRunner Discussions
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