Akia vs LIKE MAGIC
Factual side-by-side, not editorial. Both tools have been tested at a working European hotel. For opinions, read the individual reviews linked below.
The short version
On our hands-on ratings, LIKE MAGIC takes it overall, 7/10 against 5/10.
Akia is built for US hotels wanting AI-driven guest messaging. LIKE MAGIC is built for design-conscious hotels wanting a modern guest journey.
| Akia | LIKE MAGIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | From $5/room/month | Custom pricing, mid-range |
| Best for | US hotels wanting AI-driven guest messaging | Design-conscious hotels wanting a modern guest journey |
| HQ | United States (San Francisco) | Switzerland (Zurich) |
| Founded | 2019 | 2021 |
| Reviewed by | marc | elena |
Common questions
Which is better, Akia or LIKE MAGIC?
On our ratings LIKE MAGIC scores 7/10 against Akia at 5/10. But the better tool is the one that fits your property, so read both reviews before you decide.
How much do Akia and LIKE MAGIC cost?
Akia: From $5/room/month
LIKE MAGIC: Custom pricing, mid-range
Read the full reviews
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Akia
Akia's AI chatbot is the best I've tested in hotel messaging. It also means your guest passport data lives on American servers under American law. The technology has improved since my last review. My position hasn't.
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LIKE MAGIC
After Duve made me say 'oh no' out loud, I went looking for something my seasonal staff could learn before the first guest arrived. LIKE MAGIC came close. Not all the way, but close.