STAAH
A hotel channel manager and booking engine used widely in India and Asia-Pacific, with plans reported from about $70 a month and no booking commission.
- Custom quote
- Cloud
- Built for India
- Independent sources
- Verified 13 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
- 2 sourcesLinked, typed and dated
- Independent third-party sourcesHow this profile was compiled
- Not an endorsementStack18 has not tested this product
What is STAAH?
STAAH is a hotel distribution platform that provides a channel manager to sync rates and availability with OTAs and GDS, plus a booking engine, metasearch and reputation tools, sold on fixed monthly plans quoted by property size.
- Best forIndependent hotels selling on many OTAs
- Team size fitSmall teams, Mid-size teams
- PricingReported from about $70 a month.
- Main limitationNot a full PMS.
- AlternativeseZee Absolute (Yanolja Cloud PMS), Hotelogix, Cloudbeds, Little Hotelier · compare all
STAAH overview: who it is for and what it does.
STAAH, founded in New Zealand, is one of the most used channel managers among independent hotels in India and Asia-Pacific. It is a distribution platform, not a full property management system, and connects to many PMS products.
A competitor’s 2026 guide reports STAAH Instant from about $70 a month and STAAH MAX as a fuller distribution suite, with typical totals of $100 to $250 a month when a booking engine is added, depending on property size. Booking engine, metasearch, ReviewMinder and business intelligence are separate add-ons.
Pricing is a fixed monthly fee with no booking commission; contract terms are agreed in sales.
Main problem it solves
Keeps hotel rates and availability in sync across OTAs to prevent overbookings.
Typical customer segment
Independent hotels, resorts and small chains.
Target users
- Revenue managers
- Hotel owners
- Reservations teams
Primary use cases
- OTA rate and inventory sync
- Direct booking engine
- Metasearch
- Review management
- Distribution reports
What makes it distinct
- Strong OTA coverage in India and APAC.
- No booking commission.
- Connects to many PMS products.
STAAH features explained.
Channel manager
- STAAH Instant
- Entry sync.
- STAAH MAX
- Wider channels and GDS.
- Rate parity tools
- Vendor.
Direct
- Booking engine
- Add-on.
- Metasearch
- Add-on.
- Promotions
- Vendor.
Insights
- ReviewMinder
- Add-on.
- Business intelligence
- Add-on.
- Reports
- Vendor.
STAAH pricing and plans.
Figures reported by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 13 Nov 2026 against roommaster · Capterra.
Pricing model
Fixed monthly fee quoted by property size; add-ons extra.
Free plan
No
Free trial
Demo
STAAH plans and prices (USD / INR)
STAAH Instant
From about $70 a month (reported)
Monthly
STAAH MAX
Quote
Monthly
Fuller suite.
With booking engine
About $100–250 a month (reported)
Monthly
By property size.
From a competitor’s 2026 guide; STAAH quotes by property. A separate PMS is extra.
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesSTAAH integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda and MakeMyTrip (vendor)
- PMS systems (vendor)
- GDS (MAX)
Supported platforms
- Web
- Mobile app (vendor)
API
Partner API (vendor).
Data import and export
Channel mapping during setup.
Not a PMS; pair with one.
STAAH pros and cons.
Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Strengths
Limitations
Best for
- Independent hotels selling on many OTAs
- Hotels in India and APAC
- Properties with an existing PMS
May be less suited to
- Hotels needing an all-in-one PMS
- Vacation rental hosts
Top STAAH alternatives and competitors.
eZee Absolute (Yanolja Cloud PMS)
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Explore →STAAH compared with similar hotel management software.
Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.
| Product | Pricing model | Free plan | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAAH | Custom quote | No | Reported from about $70 a month. | Independent hotels selling on many OTAs |
| eZee Absolute (Yanolja Cloud PMS) | Flat or plan-based | No | Hotel Classic $23.86 a month. | Independent hotels |
| Hotelogix | Tiered by volume | Yes | Free plan; paid $79.90 to $179.90 a month (CostBench); benchmark range $65 to $90. | Budget-conscious independent hotels |
| Cloudbeds | Tiered by volume | No | CostBench range $200 to $1,000 a month (median $500); a competitor cites from ~$15 per… | Independent hotels wanting one vendor for PMS and distribution |
| Little Hotelier | Tiered by volume | Disputed | Basics from $39 a month + 1% per booking; Pro from $179; Revenue Optimiser from $179… | B&Bs, guesthouses and small hotels under about 30 rooms |
| Apaleo | Per user, seat or unit | No | Core PMS from about €9 per room a month; marketplace apps billed separately. | Tech-led hotel groups building their own stack |
STAAH vs competitors: head-to-head comparisons.
STAAH questions and answers
What is STAAH used for?
STAAH is used for OTA rate and inventory sync, direct booking engine, metasearch and review management.
Does STAAH have a free plan?
No. STAAH does not offer a permanent free plan in the sources reviewed. Free trial: Demo.
How much does STAAH cost?
Reported from about $70 a month. From a competitor’s 2026 guide; STAAH quotes by property.
What is the difference between STAAH STAAH Instant and With booking engine?
STAAH Instant is listed at From about $70 a month (reported). With booking engine is listed at About $100–250 a month (reported) (By property size). Confirm current plan contents with the vendor.
What are the main alternatives to STAAH?
The main alternatives to STAAH covered on Stack18 are eZee Absolute (Yanolja Cloud PMS), Hotelogix, Cloudbeds and Little Hotelier. eZee Absolute (Yanolja Cloud PMS) may suit independent hotels. Hotelogix may suit budget-conscious independent hotels. Cloudbeds may suit independent hotels wanting one vendor for PMS and distribution. See the STAAH alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.
What integrations does STAAH support?
Documented integrations include Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda and MakeMyTrip (vendor), PMS systems (vendor) and GDS (MAX). API: Partner API (vendor).
What are the limitations of STAAH?
Not a full PMS. Add-ons priced separately. Quote-based pricing.
Which platforms does STAAH run on?
STAAH is documented as available on: Web, Mobile app (vendor).
Is STAAH available in India?
Yes. STAAH is built for or widely used in India, and pricing is available in INR where noted. Confirm GST and local terms with the vendor.
When was the STAAH profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 13 Nov 2026. 2 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
Where this information comes from.
- STAAH pricing 2026 roommaster Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
- STAAH Channel Manager on Capterra Capterra Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
Secondary-source profile. Vendor pages were not reviewed directly for this profile. Facts and prices are corroborated across independent third-party sources and may differ from the vendor's current pages. Confirm with the vendor before buying.
Plan names, prices and features were checked against the sources listed on 13 Nov 2026. Capabilities were not tested.
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