IDeaS
IDeaS: Hospitality-focused forecasting and decision automation for pricing, inventory, and revenue. Ranked #6 of 16 in Decision Support Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for hospitality teams automating revenue decisions.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forHospitality teams automating revenue decisions
- Founded1989 · Bloomington, Minnesota, USA
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Forecasts demand to inform room pricing and inventory decisions
- Automates distribution of pricing and availability to connected channels
- Supports budgeting and forecasting across property portfolios
Where it doesn't
- Designed for hospitality rather than general-purpose decision support
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Capabilities may vary across IDeaS solutions
Our verdict on IDeaS
IDeaS provides cloud revenue-management software for hotels, cruise lines, and parking operations. Its decision support centers on hospitality revenue workflows, making it a fit for teams that need to forecast demand and guide pricing, inventory, and overbooking decisions. The product also includes meeting and event space revenue management, alongside budgeting and forecasting for property portfolios. Teams seeking a broad, cross-industry decision tool may find its focus too specialized.
A key strength is the connection between analysis and action: IDeaS can distribute revenue decisions to connected sales channels, while rate availability and inventory controls support how those decisions are applied. Pricing optimization can be organized by room type and rate code. Interactive dashboards, reporting, and performance insight provide visibility into results, and portfolio planning extends the work beyond an individual property. The vendor describes solutions for single properties as well as hotel groups and global portfolios, though capabilities may differ by solution.
The integration ecosystem is oriented around hospitality operations, including property management systems, customer relationship management software, central reservation systems, and market intelligence and rate-shopping services. The listed count is 102 integrations. Pricing follows a contact-sales model, so buyers will need to discuss their requirements directly with the vendor rather than select from published plan prices. Support channels include chat, documentation, and community, with 24/7 support indicated. IDeaS is most suitable for hospitality organizations seeking specialized revenue decisions across pricing, distribution, or portfolios; teams looking for general-purpose decision support should consider a broader alternative.
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IDeaS fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Scenario analysis | Not verified |
| Decision modeling | Yes |
| Predictive analytics | Yes |
| Decision automation | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Data visualization | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Docs, Community · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 102+ integrations: Property management systems, Customer relationship management software, Central reservation systems, Market intelligence and rate-shopping services See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | ideas.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
IDeaS integrations
IDeaS lists 102+ integrations on its own site — the 4 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- Property management systems
- Customer relationship management software
- Central reservation systems
- Market intelligence and rate-shopping services
Alternatives to IDeaS
- Progress CorticonA governed rules toolkit for teams that need to model, test, and deploy business decisions.9.3
- IBM Decision Intelligence Client Managed SoftwareA self-hosted decision platform for teams building governed, API-ready business rules.9.1
- IBM Decision OptimizationA broad optimization toolkit for teams modeling complex plans, schedules and resource choices.9.0
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