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Head-to-head · Airline Reservation System

Videcom Reservation System (VRS) vs IBS Software iFly RES

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Videcom Reservation System (VRS) #2 in Airline Reservation System 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Videcom
IBS Software iFly RES #8 in Airline Reservation System 6.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit IBS Software

Videcom Reservation System (VRS) leads on 2 checks, IBS Software iFly RES on 0, and 1 is 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 scoreVidecom Reservation System (VRS) · 8.2/10
  • Most featuresVidecom Reservation System (VRS) · 3 of 3

Videcom Reservation System (VRS) scores higher on our rubric for airline reservation system: 8.2 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Videcom Reservation System (VRS) offers gds connectivity; IBS Software iFly RES doesn't publish it. Videcom Reservation System (VRS) offers api access; IBS Software iFly RES doesn't publish it.

Videcom Reservation System (VRS) is the better fit for airlines needing broad GDS connectivity and 24/7 support. IBS Software iFly RES is the better fit for enterprise airlines needing basic reservation management.

  • Videcom Reservation System (VRS) fits best

    Airlines needing broad GDS connectivity and 24/7 support

  • IBS Software iFly RES fits best

    Enterprise airlines needing basic reservation management

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Side by side

Feature Videcom Reservation System (VRS) 8.2/10 Visit ↗ IBS Software iFly RES 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 6.6
Ranking #2 in Airline Reservation System #8 in Airline Reservation System
Best for Airlines needing broad GDS connectivity and 24/7 support Enterprise airlines needing basic reservation management
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Windows Web
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features Videcom Reservation System (VRS) 3/3 · IBS Software iFly RES 1/3
GDS connectivity ✓ (best) Not published
Flight inventory ✓ ✓
API access ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Booking channels Web_mobile_agent_api Not published
Passenger records Not published Not published
Deployment Cloud Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Seven listed GDS connections, including Amadeus, Sabre and Galileo
  • Combines reservations, fares, inventory, e-ticketing and departure control
  • Supports web, agency, call-center and XML API distribution
  • Manages flight reservations plus seat and flight inventory.
  • Covers fares, ticketing, and booking servicing in one airline-focused system.
  • Distributes reservations to airline sales channels through web and API access.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Dedicated hosted deployment may not suit airlines seeking other deployment models
  • Broad reservation and operations scope may exceed a narrower booking need
  • Uses a contact-sales purchasing model.
  • Designed for enterprise airlines and airline groups.
  • Concentrates on core reservation and passenger-service workflows.
Our verdict

Videcom Reservation System (VRS) brings airline reservations, schedules, fares, seat inventory and ticketing into a hosted passenger-processing platform. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise airlines looking to manage both booking…

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IBS Software iFly RES is an airline reservation system for carriers and airline groups that need core passenger-service workflows in one platform. It covers flight reservation processing, seat and flight inventory management, fare…

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  1. Videcom Reservation System (VRS)Airline Reservation System 8.2Pricing on request
  2. IBS Software iFly RESAirline Reservation System 6.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Videcom Reservation System (VRS) — where it wins

    • Seven listed GDS connections, including Amadeus, Sabre and Galileo
    • Combines reservations, fares, inventory, e-ticketing and departure control
    • Supports web, agency, call-center and XML API distribution

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Dedicated hosted deployment may not suit airlines seeking other deployment models
    • Broad reservation and operations scope may exceed a narrower booking need
  • IBS Software iFly RES — where it wins

    • Manages flight reservations plus seat and flight inventory.
    • Covers fares, ticketing, and booking servicing in one airline-focused system.
    • Distributes reservations to airline sales channels through web and API access.

    Where it doesn't

    • Uses a contact-sales purchasing model.
    • Designed for enterprise airlines and airline groups.
    • Concentrates on core reservation and passenger-service workflows.
  • Videcom Reservation System (VRS)8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A hosted airline system connecting bookings, inventory, fares and operations across channels.

    Visit VidecomFull verdict →
  • IBS Software iFly RES6.6/10 · Pricing on request

    Enterprise reservation suite for airline inventory, fares, ticketing, and distribution.

    Visit IBS SoftwareFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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