Sirvoy vs Visbook — which hotel PMS fits your business?
Sirvoy and Visbook are both established hotel systems with Nordic roots, but they are built for different types of businesses. The main practical difference: Sirvoy has public pricing from $15/month with no contract and a free plan. Visbook is priced via quote.
Who is who?
Sirvoy
Sirvoy started in 2008 in Hjo, Sweden, as a family project. Today Sirvoy is used in 140+ countries — by everything from single B&Bs to hotel groups with multiple properties. The company is still family-owned and builds software around the same principle as day one: transparent pricing, no contract, and 24/7 human support.
Visbook
Visbook started in Norway and has 20+ years of history. Since 2024, Visbook is part of Visit Group together with Bookvisit. They serve over 1,000 customers in the Nordics and are particularly common at hotels that also run a restaurant or resort. Visbook focuses on complete operations for larger properties.
Side-by-side comparison
| Starting price | From $15/mo | Quote-based |
| Public pricing | Yes | No |
| Contract term | None | Negotiated with sales |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Best for | Hotels, B&Bs, hostels, glamping — all sizes | Hotels with restaurants, resorts, larger operations |
| Website builder | Yes | Limited |
| POS / point of sale | Yes | Yes (strong restaurant module) |
| 24/7 support | Yes, human | Office hours + on-call |
| English support | Yes | Yes |
When does each system fit?
When Sirvoy fits better
- You run a hotel, hostel, B&B, glamping site or other independent property
- You want to see pricing on a page and pick a plan yourself
- You do not want to sign a contract before testing the system
- You need to get up and running fast — without an implementation project manager
- You want booking engine, channel manager, website builder and PMS in one system
- You value real-person support, day or night
When Visbook fits better
- You run a hotel with a large restaurant or spa operation and want a deeply integrated restaurant POS
- You have an operation with many users and complex permission setups
- You have resources for an implementation phase with a project manager
- You are already inside the Visit Group ecosystem and want everything under one umbrella
What our customers say
I was the first hotel in my harbour town to use Sirvoy, and now three others have followed. That says a lot.Read the full story →
Frequently asked questions
Is Sirvoy cheaper than Visbook?
Sirvoy has public pricing from $15/month. Visbook is priced via quote, so we cannot answer generically — but Sirvoy's entry tier is clearly lower than what larger PMS solutions typically land at after a sales conversation.
Can I use Sirvoy if I have a restaurant?
Yes. Sirvoy has a POS module that handles both restaurant and retail. Visbook has a longer track record specifically in restaurant operations and may be better if that is the core of your business.
How long does it take to get started with Sirvoy compared to Visbook?
You can set up Sirvoy yourself in an afternoon — it is built to be self-serve. Visbook usually involves a project manager and a longer implementation phase, which is normal for larger hotel systems.
Do both offer English support?
Yes, both offer English support. Sirvoy also has 24/7 human support in multiple languages.
Can I switch from Visbook to Sirvoy?
Yes. Many customers switch down to Sirvoy when they realize they do not need everything Visbook offers, and that a simpler solution does the job. Our support team helps with data import.
This comparison is published by Sirvoy. We aim to be fair and fact-based — if you find something that does not stack up, write to marketing@sirvoy.com and we will update it.