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    Preno - Hotel Management Software

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/APreno is a hotel software company that offers cloud solutions for independent hoteliers - offering a PMS, Channel Manager and Booking Engine. Preno is a hotel management solution that automates and streamlines daily administration tasks, helping operators run their front desk and back office. The platform can be used by a variety of accommodation businesses, such as resorts, bed and breakfasts, vacation rentals, boutique hotels, villas, lodges, and serviced…

    $89

    ShipStation

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/AShipStation is an order fulfillment and inventory management web-based shipping software designed for eCommerce businesses. It allows users to import, manage, and ship orders from multiple online selling channels while providing discounted rates and integrations with carriers like USPS, UPS, DHL Express, Canada Post, FedEx, Royal Mail, AUSPost, and more. ShipStation also offers workflow automation to speed up fulfillment, and branded package tracking, vital for enterprise and small businesses…

    $9.99

    per month

    Pricing
    Preno - Hotel Management SoftwareShipStation
    Editions & Modules
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    Starter
    $9.99
    per month
    Bronze
    $29.99
    per month
    Silver
    $59.99
    per month
    Gold
    $99.99
    per month
    Platinum
    $149.99
    per month
    Enterprise
    $229.99
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Preno - Hotel Management SoftwareShipStation
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Preno - Hotel Management SoftwareShipStation
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    Preno
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    75%
    Would buy again
    12 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    81%
    Happy with the feature set
    13 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    67%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
    User Ratings
    Preno - Hotel Management SoftwareShipStation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    5.6
    (25 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (10 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Preno - Hotel Management SoftwareShipStation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Preno
    It has scalability, automation and very progressive. They listen to customer needs and adapt quickly. I look forward to the next phase of our journey with them. The business model is driven by a team of experts who truly care about your business. This quality supersedes any other quality sought in a business.
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    Auctane (Stamps.com, Inc)
    I do - and have - recommended them to other businesses. If they had taken care of the USPS pickup option and started supporting Rollo printers again I would have given them a 10. But a year with no resolution is unacceptable. Everything else about them is excellent. When I do have issues I'm usually able to contact someone via live chat and get it resolved. They are glitchy on occasion, but what piece of modern technology isn't.
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    Pros
    Preno
    • Ease of use
    • Customer Support
    • Integrations
    • Affordable
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    Auctane (Stamps.com, Inc)
    • Integration: It works so well I forget that it is a 3rd party solution sometimes.
    • Automation: You can set nested rules based on order details, really cutting down on the little things that slow down your fulfillment process.
    • Management: We almost never log into the admin side of BigCommerce thanks to ShipStation. ShipStation handles all of our day-to-day needs.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Preno
    • Staff need to know how to use SiteMinder.
    • Preno failed miserably at onboarding our business.
    • Up to 21 hours to respond to chats, and phones often go unanswered.
    • Poor linkage with Xero. Cost me over $3000 for an accountant to undo Xero issues after I spent hours going through the setup with someone from Preno.
    • I purchased this for ease with Xero. This is absolutely false as Preno staff were unable to link it to Xero properly.
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    Auctane (Stamps.com, Inc)
    • For years users have requested UPS End of Day Report for Driver to Scan. Shipstation Refuses to offer this and it means that Claims with the carrier are next to impossible to process as there is no PROOF the carrier received your package.
    • Customer Service is Seriously Lacking within the last 6-12 months. Repeated outages, problems, and their front-tier support has no insight as to how long the system will be down. Poor Response times for even the most basic of issues such as error logs so our cart can troubleshoot from their end.
    • The Status Page is inaccurate. 5 of the last 6 times when we had major issues their status page shows as 100%. Not a reliable gauge of up-time.
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    Usability
    Preno
    No answers on this topic
    Auctane (Stamps.com, Inc)
    Its a very quick platform and being web based it does not require install for say viewing order's shipping status. For the shipping itself, there is a app that grabs data in near real time. Its an easy install and I have had next to no issues with the shipping aspect of the app.
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    Support Rating
    Preno
    No answers on this topic
    Auctane (Stamps.com, Inc)
    I have quarterly calls with my account rep to discuss metrics and performance to ensure we are remaining consistent without fulfillment and transit times. He is super friendly and knowledgable. Whenever I have questions, if he can't answer them himself, he gets me in contact with the appropriate person almost immediately.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Preno
    Preno integrates with Light Speed and Xero. The two software systems we needed in our business. The integration gave us more time to focus on sales and other key aspects of the business.
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    Auctane (Stamps.com, Inc)
    ShipStation is mainly used for automating and streamlining our shipping process. It doesn't track inventory or deal with fulfillment. ShipBob, on the other hand, is a fulfillment and shipping provider. (in addition to automation) Because our e-commerce business is still small and we're operating from our brick-n-mortar store, we don't have a need for ShipBob at the moment.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Preno
    • better Focuse on Areas of Revenue
    • Difficult Accounts Management
    • Efficient Room Management
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    Auctane (Stamps.com, Inc)
    • It saves a lot of time being able to import the customer data.
    • It saves us money by finding us the best rate (e.g. when we offer free shipping on orders).
    • It can save data such as your most common box sizes.
    Incentivized
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    Preno - Hotel Management Software Screenshots

    Screenshot of Preno's Property management Software | Have access to all of your guest bookings on one page. Easily switch between different views to see check-ins, unpaid invoices, returning guests and more.Screenshot of Preno's Booking Engine |  Our BE is mobile optimised, enabling you to collect more direct bookings. Avoid the fees associated with OTAs and collect important guest details and payments.Screenshot of Preno's Channel Manager | Our CM seamlessly syncs with the 56 most popular Online Travel Agents (OTAs) including Booking.com, Expedia, and Airbnb. Improve efficiency and maximise revenue with instant reservation and availability updates.Screenshot of Store credit card details and preferences within Preno, by building comprehensive guest profiles. Remember preferences like favourite rooms or coffee to personalise guest experiences.Screenshot of Preno allows you to set rules for check-in/out dates, room rates and more. This is a powerful tool that saves time, as it allows you to dynamically adjust multiple rates at one time.Screenshot of Track and update housekeeping status’ within Preno, providing staff with instant updates. Preno also enables you to set tasks and add specific guest notes to rooms.