Cloudbeds 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
On our hands-on ratings, Mews takes it overall, 8/10 against 7/10. Cloudbeds scores higher on setup & onboarding. Mews scores higher on daily use, integrations, pricing & value, support and data & privacy.
Cloudbeds is built for independents wanting an all-in-one platform with global distribution reach. Mews is built for mid-size independents and lifestyle hotels wanting a modern cloud PMS with integrated payments.
| Cloudbeds | Mews | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Pricing | From ~$100/month, four plan tiers, no commission on direct bookings | From ~€300/month, tiered plans (Essentials, Advanced, Enterprise) |
| Best for | Independents wanting an all-in-one platform with global distribution reach | Mid-size independents and lifestyle hotels wanting a modern cloud PMS with integrated payments |
| HQ | USA (San Diego) | Netherlands (Amsterdam) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2012 |
| Reviewed by | sophie | anna |
Score breakdown
| Cloudbeds | Mews | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup & onboarding | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Daily use | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Integrations | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Pricing & value | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Data & privacy | 7/10 | 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, Cloudbeds or Mews?
On our ratings Mews 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 Cloudbeds and Mews cost?
Cloudbeds: From ~$100/month, four plan tiers, no commission on direct bookings
Mews: From ~€300/month, tiered plans (Essentials, Advanced, Enterprise)
Read the full reviews