RoomRaccoon is a PMS with an integrated booking engine and channel manager, tailored to small and mid-sized hotels. If you're looking for an all-in-one system for reservations, direct bookings and OTA sync, it's a well-rounded package.
zimrly is not a PMS and doesn't position itself as a full replacement. zimrly closes the gaps that remain in DACH operation: legally compliant § 14 invoices with correct tourist tax, WhatsApp guest communication, review management, self check-in and occupancy insights — bookable module by module and cancellable monthly.
For a small owner-operated property that finds RoomRaccoon too extensive or too expensive, zimrly is the lean alternative — optionally combined with a lighter PMS. A direct RoomRaccoon connector isn't ruled out; tell us if you need it.
| Feature | zimrly | RoomRaccoon |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic § 14 UStG guest invoices | ✓ | Partial |
| Tourist & accommodation tax on the invoiceRoomRaccoon handles taxes; German tourist/bed-tax specifics often remain configuration and manual work. | ✓ | Partial |
| Accounting hand-off (easybill, lexoffice, sevDesk, QuickBooks) | ✓ | Partial |
| WhatsApp guest communication (Business API) | ✓ | Partial |
| AI assistant for guest enquiries | ✓ | Partial |
| Review management (Google, Booking) with AI replies | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self check-in & smart lock (Nuki) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Occupancy & revenue insights (ADR, RevPAR) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full PMS (reservations, availability, calendar) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Channel manager (OTA sync) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Direct booking engine | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bookable module by module — pay only for what you use | ✓ | Partial |
| EU hosting & GDPR data processing agreement | ✓ | Partial |
| Built for DACH law (§ 14, tourist tax, GDPR) | ✓ | Partial |
“Partial” = generally available, but in the DACH context often involving configuration or manual work.
| zimrly | RoomRaccoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Base plan (incl. 2 users) | €29/month | Plan in the mid range |
| Invoicing module | €49/month | Price on request |
| Insights module | €29/month | Price on request |
| WhatsApp inbox module | €49/month | Price on request |
| AI pack module | €39/month | Price on request |
| Self check-in module | €19/month | Price on request |
| Reviews | included | Price on request |
| Example small property (base + invoicing + insights) | approx. €107/month | depends on room count & modules |
zimrly prices are real gross list prices (as of 2026). RoomRaccoon prices are in the mid range and depend on room count and modules — figures here are rough orientation without warranty; please check directly with RoomRaccoon.
Fairly put: if you want a full PMS with booking engine and channel manager in one system, RoomRaccoon is a good fit. zimrly doesn't replace that — it adds the DACH-mandatory building blocks and guest automation to your existing setup. For small properties that want to start lean, zimrly is the cheaper choice.
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