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HotelRunner vs. Starnus

Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.

The short version

Starnus starts at $50 per seat, versus HotelRunner at Custom pricing.

Full comparison

HotelRunnerfrom Custom pricing
Starnusfrom $50 EUR per month (Pro)
Audyense Score15AS*Low44AS*Low
PositioningHotelRunner provides solutions for hotels to maximize online visibility, reach more customers, boost occupancy rates and increase revenues.AI SDR platform that runs outbound prospecting, enrichment, outreach, and follow-ups on autopilot.
Free tierNoNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Starting planCustom pricing
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
  • Pro$50
  • Pro+$125
  • Ultra$250
  • Managed Service$900
Comprehensive Channel ManagementYesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.
User-friendly interfaceYesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.
Integrated Payment SolutionsYesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.
Comprehensive Reporting ToolsYesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.
24/7 SupportYesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.
Hotel Management SoftwareYesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.
Online BookingsYesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.
Hotel Reservation SoftwareYesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.
Vacation RentalYesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.
sales and CRMYesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.
Cloud applicationYesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.
Integrations verified
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Integrations
SmartleadUnipileHubSpotPerplexity
Security & compliance
Pros
  • Public profile provides a named product summary
  • Documented capability: Comprehensive Channel Management
  • Documented capability: User-Friendly Interface
  • Documented capability: Integrated Payment Solutions
  • Documented capability: Comprehensive Reporting Tools
  • Fast automated ICP and prospect-list generation
  • Combines email and LinkedIn outreach in one flow
  • Cheaper than enterprise AI-SDR alternatives
Cons
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • No independent review-platform rating found to verify real-world satisfaction
  • Credit-based limits on leads/messages per tier
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

HotelRunner

HotelRunner provides solutions for hotels to maximize online visibility, reach more customers, boost occupancy rates and increase revenues. The profile identifies capabilities including Comprehensive Channel Management, User-Friendly Interface, Integrated Payment Solutions, Comprehensive Reporting Tools, and 24/7 Support.. It is categorized for Hotel Management Software, Online Bookings, Hotel Reservation Software workflows.

A particularly good fit for: B2B teams evaluating sales and CRM software Hotel Management Software and Online Bookings workflows Organizations willing to validate plan limits and implementation effort

May be a poor fit if: Teams seeking a workflow outside the product's documented focus Teams requiring a permanent free tier

Starnus

Starnus is an agentic outbound sales platform for B2B teams that want to move from ICP definition to lead discovery, enrichment, personalized outreach, and reply tracking inside one workflow. It positions itself as an AI employee for outbound sales, with the goal of reducing the manual work involved in running lean GTM motions.

A particularly good fit for: Solo founders and small B2B teams doing outbound without a dedicated SDR

May be a poor fit if: Enterprises needing established vendor track record and reviews

Pricing and plan structure

HotelRunner: Published starting price Custom pricing

  • Starting planCustom pricing
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing

Starnus: Published starting price $50 EUR per month (Pro)

  • Pro$50 EUR/month
  • Pro+$125 EUR/month
  • Ultra$250 EUR/month
  • Managed Service$900 EUR/month starting

Capabilities worth validating

  • HotelRunner: Comprehensive Channel Management, User-friendly interface, Integrated Payment Solutions, Comprehensive Reporting Tools, 24/7 Support
  • Starnus: the record has no feature-level evidence yet; verify the workflow directly. Integrations include Smartlead, Unipile, HubSpot, Perplexity.

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does HotelRunner's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does Starnus's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for Smartlead, Unipile, HubSpot support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between Sales & CRM tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative Sales & CRM workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through Smartlead, Unipile, HubSpot: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Some signals in these records are still incomplete. Treat that as a prompt to validate the workflow directly, not as a claim that a feature does not exist.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-25. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: HotelRunner product site, SaaSHub product profile, SaaSHub category listing; Starnus product site, Product Hunt, Starnus