Head-to-head · Booking Engine
Cloudbeds Booking Engine vs Net Affinity
Cloudbeds Booking Engine leads on 0 checks, Net Affinity on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCloudbeds Booking Engine · 9.2/10
- Most featuresCloudbeds Booking Engine · 2 of 3
Cloudbeds Booking Engine scores higher on our rubric for booking engine: 9.2 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
Cloudbeds Booking Engine is the better fit for hotels seeking multilingual direct bookings. Net Affinity is the better fit for hotels needing metasearch and broad PMS connectivity.
- Cloudbeds Booking Engine fits best
Hotels seeking multilingual direct bookings
- Net Affinity fits best
Hotels needing metasearch and broad PMS connectivity
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Side by side
| Feature | Cloudbeds Booking Engine 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Net Affinity 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #1 in Booking Engine | #6 in Booking Engine |
| Best for | Hotels seeking multilingual direct bookings | Hotels needing metasearch and broad PMS connectivity |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone |
| Compliance | GDPR, PCI DSS | GDPR, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 400+ integrations | 18 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Cloudbeds Booking Engine 2/3 · Net Affinity 0/3 | ||
| Booking fee | — | Not checked yet |
| Online payments | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Website booking widget | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Booking channels | Website and social | Not checked yet |
| Accommodation types | Multiple types | Not checked yet |
| Guest languages | 31 | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Cloudbeds Booking Engine gives lodging businesses a direct route for guests to search availability, compare accommodations and rates, enter reservation details, and book. It is designed for hotels, vacation rentals, B&Bs, and other… Read the review → |
Net Affinity combines hotel website design, a direct booking engine and distribution services for independent, resort and group hotels. Its website offering includes bespoke and template-based options, while the booking engine supports a… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Cloudbeds Booking Engine — where it wins
- Offers standalone booking pages, direct links, and website booking widgets
- Supports guest-facing booking in 31 selectable languages
- Includes rate plans, packages, promo codes, and booking add-ons
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is quote-based rather than published as a standalone engine price
- Rates, availability, and guest-facing details are managed through Cloudbeds PMS
- Named integrations include Cloudbeds PMS, Google Analytics, and Marketplace apps
Net Affinity — where it wins
- Metasearch connections cover Google Hotel Ads, Trivago and TripAdvisor
- Connects with named PMS, OTA, GDS and channel-management systems
- Supports multilingual content, multiple currencies and booking modifications
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is provided through a sales contact rather than published tiers
- Support is limited to email and phone, without 24/7 coverage
- Deployment is cloud-based rather than self-hosted
- Cloudbeds Booking Engine9.2/10 · Pricing on request
A multilingual booking engine with website widgets, standalone pages, and Cloudbeds PMS management.
Visit CloudbedsFull verdict → - Net Affinity8.3/10 · Pricing on request
A hotel-focused direct booking and distribution suite with broad PMS connectivity.
Visit Net AffinityFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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