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freetobook Channel Manager
4.9 (121 REVIEWS)
HT Score
83 out of 100
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freetobook Channel Manager
Ranked 7 (out of 112) in Channel Managers
Connect and control the OTAs with freetobook's Channel Manager
99% recommended by 179 hotels
McQuade Hotels, The Laurels, Old School Hotel & 176 others
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I analyzed all of freetobook’s product reviews, expert recommendations, features, capabilities, pricing, integrations and more to produce the below summary.
Hoteliers say
Hoteliers like FreeToBook for its robust online booking management, which enhances direct bookings by integrating effortlessly with various OTAs. This helps decrease costs by eliminating double bookings and optimizing pricing strategies. The platform's dynamic pricing tools, paired with automated guest communication features, enhance the customer experience by personalizing engagements and ensuring seamless guest interactions. FreeToBook stands out for its flexibility and intuitive controls, allowing hoteliers to customize operations according to their business needs.
McQuade Hotels, The Laurels, Old School Hotel & 176 others
Read their reviewsWhat Types of Hotels freetobook is Popular For
Size
129 | X-Small (1-9 room)
36 | Small (10-24 room)
7 | Medium (25-74 room)
2 | Large (75-199 room)
2 | X-Large (200+ room)
Country
125 | United Kingdom
11 | United States of America
6 | Ireland
4 | France
2 | Australia
2 | Norway
2 | Canada
1 | Singapore
1 | New Zealand
1 | Thailand
1 | Tanzania
1 | Iceland
1 | Guernsey
1 | Croatia
1 | Philippines
1 | Austria
1 | South Africa
1 | Egypt
1 | Indonesia
1 | Spain
1 | Dominica
1 | Italy
1 | Belgium
1 | Denmark
1 | Guadeloupe
1 | Turkey
1 | Panama
1 | Malta
Type
117 | Bed & Breakfast & Inns
37 | Boutiques
29 | Resorts
28 | Limited Service & Budget Hotels
27 | Luxury Hotels
26 | Vacation Rentals & Villas
24 | Airport/Conference Hotels
19 | City Center Hotels
9 | Branded Hotels
9 | Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments
6 | Motels
2 | RV Parks & Campgrounds
1 | Casinos
1 | Hostels
Region
146 | Europe
13 | North America
4 | Asia Pacific
3 | Oceania
2 | Middle East
2 | Central America
2 | Africa
1 | South America
Category
121 | Channel Managers
104 | Property Management Systems
98 | Hotel Management Software
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What is freetobook?
Founded in 2010 | Headquarters in | 35 employees
Take control and make the OTAs work for you using freetobook’s Channel Manager. Our software guarantees secure, reliable connections to the biggest OTAs to ensure a stress-free experience for you and your guests.
Capabilities
Channel Manager
Channel Manager
Say goodbye to manual updates, double bookings, and complex rate plans. Instantly update rates, availability and conditions.
Controls to ensure more direct bookings
Controls to ensure more direct bookings
Our software actively helps you promote direct bookings – apply surcharges or restrict availability on key dates to encourage guests to book directly. We put you in control.
Integrated with PMS and channel Messaging Apps
Integrated with PMS and channel Messaging Apps
Everything connected means you always know where you are. Our channel manager integrates with payments and the OTA messaging apps.
Imports all OTA bookings at set up
Imports all OTA bookings at set up
Switching to freetobook's channel manager is easy with your own dedicated account manager and our expert switch team. We import your existing bookings (both direct and OTA) and sort your OTA connections and even improve them.
Proactively monitored and managed by us
Proactively monitored and managed by us
Enjoy peace of mind, our expert team offers guidance and support whenever you need it. Enjoy seamless connections, error-free, with proactive monitoring by our experienced team.
Pay per booking – no set monthly fees
Pay per booking – no set monthly fees
Simple and transparent pricing that works on a pay as you go basis. Choose and pay for what you need, nothing more.
Features
Rate Management
4/5 features
Room Type Mapping
4/5 features
Automation & Syncing
4/5 features
Administration & Settings
4/5 features
Analytics & Reporting
4/5 features
Other
0/1 features
Available Add-ons & Modules
Payments
Payments Processing Software
Get paid on time, every time, with no fuss. Whether you’re dealing with OTA bookings, collecting balances or checking who’s paid, our software makes getting paid seamless.
Dynamic Pricing
Revenue Management Systems
Get your pricing right to boost your revenue. Dynamic pricing automatically optimises your pricing many times a day for hundreds of dates in advance.
Guest Messaging
Guest Messaging Software
With Messaging, you can automate messages, utilise reusable templates and take guest payments…effortlessly.
Impress guests with scheduled messages, delivering a professional and well-organised service on every booking.
Reputation Manager
Reputation Management
Increase the number and quality of reviews on Google and TripAdvisor. See your positive reviews rise on Google and TripAdvisor without lifting a finger. We ensure every guest receives a personalised review request and can choose where to leave the review.
Google Meta
Hotel Metasearch Management Software
Get found and increase direct bookings with Google. Take control of your Google listing, increase direct bookings, and outshine the OTAs. Display your competitive direct rates alongside the OTAs on Google.
freetobook Reviews Summary
Ease of Use
4.9/5
Customer Support
4.9/5
ROI
4.8/5
Implementation
4.8/5
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Achievements
This vendor's trending score is rising, freetobook Channel Manager is the #5 most trending product in the Channel Managers category (out of 112) and the #214 most trending product overall in the global hotel tech ecosystem. HTR assesses vendor's real time activity in the market to give buyers a sense of whether a product is gaining momentum
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freetobook Pricing
Below Average
This product is priced lower than the average product in the category which is usually an indicator that is is a budget product with fewer features that is designed for smaller properties and simpler use cases.
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"Freetobook has helped me develop my business through their amazing booking system. With 2 holiday properties and 4 rooms to manage, it has given me all the tools I need to simplify and automate my business."
Rachel Holcroft
Property Owner @
Coffee & Stays at Cartmel Square
"Words cannot express the sheer delight we experience when using Freetobook. Its user-friendly interface is so intuitive, making the entire process effortless.The functionality surpasses our previous channel manager."
Peter Mercer
Property Owner @
Riad Dar Zaman
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10
Absolutely Fantastic!
Owner from 5 to 9 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Blackpool (United Kingdom)
Verified
3 months ago
I have used freetobook for more than 8 years. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Always happy to help. Easy to deal with, no foreign call centres. They do what they promise to do. Offer value for money. They are approachable and listen to feedback given by their customers. They act on the feedback too.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Owner
X-Small Hotel
9
Freetobook saved my sanity
Director from 5 to 9 room in (United Kingdom)
Verified
3 months ago
When we took over our property it was being run via,5 different systems, mainly paper based. Free to book allowed allowed me to manage all of our properties in one place
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Director
X-Small Hotel
10
Fantastic customer service from real humans who understand
Owner from 1 to 4 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Melbourne (United Kingdom)
Verified
3 months ago
I know I can email or phone and receive a prompt relevant response. Freetobook are always looking to improve.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Owner
X-Small Hotel
10
Great friendly service. No double bookings all at a reasonable cost
Owner from 1 to 4 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in (United Kingdom)
Verified
3 months ago
Great friendly service. No double bookings all at a reasonable cost. Always there to help when needed. Very innovative company.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Owner
X-Small Hotel
10
THE best channel management software out there :-)
Guest House Owner from 5 to 9 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Scarborough (United Kingdom)
Verified
3 months ago
If used well this company do a fantastic job of coordinating all online and telephone bookings in a clear and easy to manage way. There are optional extras which you can choose to pay for, but the basic stuff really is FREE!
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Guest House Owner
X-Small Hotel
10
Excellent Ser
Manager from 5 to 9 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Swanlinbar (Ireland)
Verified
3 months ago
Free to Book has an excellent product for channel management of our Hostel. Their customer service staff are always on the end of the phone if there is any issues with our channels.
Ireland
Ireland
Manager
X-Small Hotel
10
Professional, competent and value creating service
Director from 75-99 room Airport/Conference Hotel in Singapore (Singapore)
Verified
3 months ago
I have enjoyed the Freetobook service via which I sorted out my booking system, I was able to connect to the major global OTAs, it is simple to use and it clearly adds value
Singapore
Singapore
Director
Large Hotel
10
Feeling free.
Owner operator from 5 to 9 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Karikari Peninsula (New Zealand)
Verified
3 months ago
We have so much free time to concentrate on other initiatives. Easy system to work with. Great tech support. Very professional with innovative products.
New Zealand
New Zealand
Owner operator
X-Small Hotel
10
Fantastic booking/channel system for small businesses - I use it for over 5 years now.
guest house owner from 1 to 4 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Melrose (United Kingdom)
Verified
3 months ago
Customer service is great and they pick up the phone :-) - so grateful. Lots of innovations to make the system even better
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
guest house owner
X-Small Hotel
10
Blue Waters Lodge review. Excellent company to deal with. Queries answered very quickly. Website is easy to negotiate. Fees are reasonable and online tutorials are always relevant and easy to sign up for and attend.
Partner from 5 to 9 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in (United Kingdom)
Verified
3 months ago
Easy company to deal with. Very responsive if you need information and answer queries exceptionally quickly. Bookings are easily accessible and corrections can easily be made.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Partner
X-Small Hotel
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