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Apaleo vs Cloudbeds

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, Apaleo takes it overall, 8/10 against 7/10. Apaleo scores higher on daily use, integrations, support and data & privacy. Cloudbeds scores higher on setup & onboarding.

Apaleo is built for tech-forward hotel groups wanting a headless PMS with best-of-breed integrations. Cloudbeds is built for independents wanting an all-in-one platform with global distribution reach.


Apaleo Cloudbeds
Our rating 8/10 7/10
Pricing Quote-based, no setup or licensing fees, open API included From ~$100/month, four plan tiers, no commission on direct bookings
Best for Tech-forward hotel groups wanting a headless PMS with best-of-breed integrations Independents wanting an all-in-one platform with global distribution reach
HQ Germany (Munich) USA (San Diego)
Founded 2017 2012
Reviewed by thomas sophie

Score breakdown

Apaleo Cloudbeds
Setup & onboarding 6/10 7/10
Daily use 7/10 6/10
Integrations 9/10 8/10
Pricing & value 5/10 5/10
Support 8/10 5/10
Data & privacy 8/10 7/10

Scores come from our individual hands-on reviews. We only line up dimensions both tools were scored on.


Common questions

Which is better, Apaleo or Cloudbeds?

On our ratings Apaleo scores 8/10 against Cloudbeds at 7/10. But the better tool is the one that fits your property, so read both reviews before you decide.

How much do Apaleo and Cloudbeds cost?

Apaleo: Quote-based, no setup or licensing fees, open API included

Cloudbeds: From ~$100/month, four plan tiers, no commission on direct bookings


Read the full reviews