Little Hotelier vs ResDiary

Little Hotelier8.8Visit ResDiary8.4Visit

Higher score Little Hotelier #4 in Reservations Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Try Little Hotelier

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ResDiary #8 in Reservations Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ResDiary

• Little Hotelier fits best

  Small hotels managing rooms and OTA channels

• ResDiary fits best

  Restaurants needing table and yield management

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Side by side

Feature	Little Hotelier 8.8/10 Visit ↗	ResDiary 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Reservations Software	#8 in Reservations Software
Best for	Small hotels managing rooms and OTA channels	Restaurants needing table and yield management
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	€109/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Compliance	PCI DSS	GDPR
Integrations	450+ integrations	70+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Little Hotelier 0/4 · ResDiary 0/4
Online booking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automated reminders	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Waitlist management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deposit collection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Reservation types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Booking channels	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Real-time channel updates across Booking.com, Airbnb and other connections Front desk, booking engine, payments and housekeeping in one workflow Mobile apps support reservations, check-in/out and payment management	Takes bookings through websites, social media, Google and partner channels Combines floor plans, table management, waitlists and yield controls Offers reminders, deposits, prepayments and payment collection
Cons	Paid product with no free plan Basics connects to up to 5 channels; Pro is needed for 400+ The 30-day trial requires payment details before activation	Monthly plans cap bookings at 150, 450 or 1,000 until Ultimate Starts at €109 per month, with no free plan Feature breadth may exceed the needs of venues seeking a basic booking tool
Our verdict	Little Hotelier is cloud property management software for small hotels and other accommodation providers, including guesthouses, bed-and-breakfasts, motels, campsites, vacation rentals and boutique properties. It brings a central… Read the review →	ResDiary is a cloud-based reservation and table management system for restaurants, cafés, pubs, bars, hotels and restaurant groups. It accepts online bookings through websites, social media, Google and partner channels, and includes a… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Little Hotelier — where it wins

  • Real-time channel updates across Booking.com, Airbnb and other connections
  • Front desk, booking engine, payments and housekeeping in one workflow
  • Mobile apps support reservations, check-in/out and payment management

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid product with no free plan
  • Basics connects to up to 5 channels; Pro is needed for 400+
  • The 30-day trial requires payment details before activation

• ResDiary — where it wins

  • Takes bookings through websites, social media, Google and partner channels
  • Combines floor plans, table management, waitlists and yield controls
  • Offers reminders, deposits, prepayments and payment collection

  Where it doesn't

  • Monthly plans cap bookings at 150, 450 or 1,000 until Ultimate
  • Starts at €109 per month, with no free plan
  • Feature breadth may exceed the needs of venues seeking a basic booking tool

• Little Hotelier8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  A lodging workflow that connects reservations, channels, payments and housekeeping.

  Try Little HotelierFull verdict →
• ResDiary8.4/10 · Paid

  A restaurant booking system with yield controls, floor plans and commission-free booking plans.

  Visit ResDiaryFull verdict →