RoomRaccoon is a PMS with an integrated booking engine and channel manager for small and mid-sized hotels. zimrly is also a complete PMS, built specifically for small owner-operated properties in the DACH region. Channel Manager, direct booking, legally compliant invoicing, tourist tax, WhatsApp guest communication, review management, self check-in and occupancy insights are included. For a small property that wants one focused system with transparent pricing, zimrly is the lean alternative.
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| One price — all functions included | ✓ | 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 price for up to 10 rooms / units | €99 net/month | Plan in the mid range |
| Example: small hotel with 15 rooms | €139 net/month | depends on room count & modules |
zimrly prices are real net 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: both products cover PMS, booking engine and channel management. RoomRaccoon targets a broader hotel segment; zimrly focuses on small owner-operated properties and includes DACH-specific workflows and guest automation at a transparent price.
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