# Amenitiz: Free Hotel Management System
Amenitiz is a cloud-based all-in-one hotel management platform serving over 15,000 properties in Europe with a freemium pricing model: £0 base plan plus €0.50 per booking commission. Founded by hoteliers for hoteliers, Amenitiz targets small independent hotels, bed and breakfasts, and hostels primarily across France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. The platform combines PMS, channel manager, booking engine, payment gateway, and website builder in a single system designed to maximize direct bookings while minimizing software costs.
What is Amenitiz?
Amenitiz operates on a commission-based business model where the software is free to use, and the company earns revenue only when properties receive bookings. This aligns Amenitiz’s incentives with property success: the platform provides tools to increase occupancy and direct bookings, generating value for both properties and the software company. The €0.50 per confirmed booking fee applies only to bookings processed through Amenitiz systems, making costs entirely variable with business volume.
The platform emphasizes direct booking optimization through its PriceAdvisor dynamic pricing tool, integrated payment processing with 0% commission through AmenitizPay, and SEO-optimized booking engines designed to convert website visitors into reservations. This revenue focus distinguishes Amenitiz from purely operational PMS platforms, positioning it as a growth partner rather than just software vendor.
All-in-one integration eliminates the need for separate channel manager, booking engine, payment processor, and website builder subscriptions that typically cost €100-300 monthly combined. For properties with 3-30 rooms, this bundling provides substantial cost savings while maintaining comprehensive functionality.
Key Features
True All-in-One Platform: Amenitiz includes PMS, channel manager (150+ OTAs), booking engine, payment gateway, and website builder in a single platform. This integration eliminates data synchronization issues between disconnected systems and reduces technical complexity for small property operators.
Commission-Free Direct Bookings: Properties using Amenitiz’s booking engine and payment processing pay no commission on direct website reservations. Combined with the €0 base subscription, this enables properties to process unlimited direct bookings while paying only the unavoidable credit card processing fees (approximately 1-2%).
PriceAdvisor Dynamic Pricing: The integrated pricing tool analyzes market demand, competitor rates, and occupancy patterns to suggest optimal nightly rates. This revenue management functionality, typically costing €50-100 monthly as a standalone service, is included in Amenitiz’s platform.
150+ OTA Integrations: Built-in two-way channel connections to Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, and 150+ additional OTAs maintain real-time availability and pricing synchronization. As a Preferred Partner with major channels, Amenitiz receives priority support and early platform updates.
Integrated Payment Processing: AmenitizPay, Stripe, and PayPal integrations handle secure payment collection with 0% commission beyond standard card network fees. Unlike third-party processors adding 1-3% fees, Amenitiz’s integrated approach minimizes transaction costs.
Mobile Property Management: Mobile apps for iOS and Android enable property managers to handle operations remotely, suitable for owner-operators managing properties alongside other responsibilities.
Pricing
Amenitiz uses a freemium model: £0 base subscription plus €0.50 commission per confirmed booking processed through the platform. This variable cost structure means properties pay nothing until generating reservations, eliminating financial risk for new properties or seasonal operations with fluctuating occupancy.
For properties with 3-30 rooms typical of Amenitiz’s target market, total monthly costs range from €39 to €200 depending on booking volume. Properties generating 100 bookings monthly pay approximately €50 in Amenitiz commissions, substantially less than traditional PMS subscriptions (£100-300 monthly) plus separate channel manager fees.
Annual billing provides discounts with plans ranging from approximately €495 to €829+ yearly for comprehensive features. The all-inclusive subscription model ensures no surprise charges for additional features or seasonal booking spikes.
Who Uses Amenitiz?
Amenitiz serves small independent hotels, bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, and hostels with 3-30 rooms primarily across European markets. The platform shows particular strength in France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal where it has established strong market presence. Owner-operated properties without dedicated IT staff represent the core user segment attracted by affordable pricing and simple implementation.
Properties prioritizing direct bookings over OTA dependency benefit from Amenitiz’s commission-free booking engine and revenue optimization tools. Seasonal properties appreciate the variable cost structure where commissions scale with occupancy rather than incurring fixed monthly fees during low seasons.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Freemium pricing model (£0 base plus €0.50 per booking) eliminates fixed monthly costs and financial risk
- True all-in-one platform reduces software costs by bundling PMS, channel manager, booking engine, payment processing, and website builder
- Commission-free direct bookings maximize profit margins on website reservations
- Dynamic pricing tool included without additional subscription costs
- Strong European market focus with localized features and support
- 150+ OTA integrations provide extensive distribution at no additional cost
Cons
- Commission-based pricing means costs increase with booking volume, potentially exceeding flat subscription platforms during high occupancy
- European market focus means limited optimization for USA, Asia-Pacific, and other non-European regions
- Feature set is intentionally simplified for small properties, lacking advanced capabilities required by larger hotels
- €0.50 per booking commission may seem inexpensive individually but accumulates to significant annual costs for high-volume properties
- Limited integration ecosystem compared to enterprise platforms
- Customer support primarily serves European time zones and languages
Using Zeevou Alongside Amenitiz
While Amenitiz excels at European small hotel operations with commission-based pricing, properties can expand distribution and eliminate commission costs entirely by integrating Zeevou’s specialized channels. Amenitiz handles traditional European OTA distribution, while Zeevou provides zero-commission alternatives unavailable through conventional booking platforms.
Zeevou Network offers affiliate marketing partnerships creating distribution beyond standard OTAs without per-booking commissions. Zeevou Exchange enables property cross-listing, driving bookings when your Amenitiz-managed rooms are full. Zeevou Direct provides a completely commission-free OTA alternative, capturing travelers without the €0.50 Amenitiz fee or 15-20% OTA commissions.
Zeevou’s Forever Free PMS offers European properties a zero-cost alternative to Amenitiz’s commission model. Properties can evaluate whether Amenitiz’s all-in-one convenience justifies per-booking fees or whether Zeevou’s completely free platform (no base fee, no booking commissions) better serves budget-conscious operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amenitiz used for?
Amenitiz manages small hotel operations including reservations, channel distribution across 150+ OTAs, direct booking website, payment processing, dynamic pricing, and operational workflows. European properties use Amenitiz to consolidate multiple software subscriptions into a single platform while minimizing fixed costs through commission-based pricing.
How much does Amenitiz cost?
Amenitiz uses freemium pricing: £0 base subscription plus €0.50 commission per confirmed booking. Properties pay nothing until generating reservations. Total monthly costs depend on booking volume, typically ranging from €39 to €200 for small properties (3-30 rooms). Annual plans offer discounts from approximately €495 to €829+ yearly.
What are the best Amenitiz alternatives?
European alternatives include Little Hotelier for SiteMinder backing, eviivo for UK focus, Cloudbeds for comprehensive features, and Smoobu for simplified workflows. Zeevou offers a Forever Free PMS alternative with no base fees and no booking commissions, providing zero-cost operations for budget-conscious properties.
Is Amenitiz better than Little Hotelier?
Amenitiz and Little Hotelier both serve small European properties with different business models. Amenitiz uses commission-based pricing (€0.50 per booking) with no base fee, while Little Hotelier charges fixed monthly subscriptions (from £25). Properties with lower occupancy prefer Amenitiz’s variable costs, while high-volume properties may find Little Hotelier’s flat pricing more economical despite higher upfront costs.
Conclusion
Amenitiz has established itself through freemium pricing and all-in-one functionality serving European small hotels. For properties using Amenitiz, integrating Zeevou’s zero-commission channels provides strategic advantages eliminating per-booking fees while expanding distribution. This combination allows properties to leverage Amenitiz’s European OTA strength while capturing completely commission-free bookings through Zeevou’s network, exchange, and OTA alternative.
