Apaleo vs Mews
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
Both land on 8/10 overall, so the choice comes down to fit rather than our scores. Apaleo scores higher on support. Mews scores higher on pricing & value.
Apaleo is built for tech-forward hotel groups wanting a headless PMS with best-of-breed integrations. Mews is built for mid-size independents and lifestyle hotels wanting a modern cloud PMS with integrated payments.
| Apaleo | Mews | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Pricing | Quote-based, no setup or licensing fees, open API included | From ~€300/month, tiered plans (Essentials, Advanced, Enterprise) |
| Best for | Tech-forward hotel groups wanting a headless PMS with best-of-breed integrations | Mid-size independents and lifestyle hotels wanting a modern cloud PMS with integrated payments |
| HQ | Germany (Munich) | Netherlands (Amsterdam) |
| Founded | 2017 | 2012 |
| Reviewed by | thomas | anna |
Score breakdown
| Apaleo | Mews | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup & onboarding | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Daily use | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Integrations | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Pricing & value | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Data & privacy | 8/10 | 8/10 |
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 Mews?
Both score 8/10 on our ratings, so the right pick depends on what you are optimising for. Read both reviews.
How much do Apaleo and Mews cost?
Apaleo: Quote-based, no setup or licensing fees, open API included
Mews: From ~€300/month, tiered plans (Essentials, Advanced, Enterprise)
Read the full reviews