Head-to-head · Airline Reservation System
Videcom Reservation System (VRS) vs IBS Software iFly RES
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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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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