Prostay is a modern, fully cloud-enabled PMS with native apps for Windows, macOS, Android, and iPad—plus offline mode for uninterrupted operations.

Protel offers both on-premise and cloud versions, but its legacy architecture can require heavier IT management and server maintenance compared to Prostay’s lightweight, hybrid deployment.

Prostay automates up to 80% of repetitive hotel tasks, including payment reminders, room assignments, reporting, and housekeeping scheduling—all without needing extra software.

Protel has automation features, but many advanced workflows rely on third-party integrations or custom setups, adding complexity and potential costs.

Prostay uses a modular pricing model, so you pay only for the PMS, POS, channel manager, booking engine, or guest messaging tools you need.

Protel generally follows a more traditional licensing approach, and costs may scale up quickly with add-ons, maintenance, or additional integrations.

Prostay offers quick onboarding, with seamless migration and no downtime, plus a DIY migration tool for hotels that want full control. Updates are automatic and require no server-side management.

Protel’s on-premise version can involve longer deployment times and IT involvement. The cloud version is easier to set up but still may require more technical configuration compared to Prostay.