Mews alternative for hotels, B&Bs and holiday lets
Mews in short: Czech hospitality platform founded in 2012, with PMS, payments, POS and revenue management, built for structured hotels and chains. If you are looking for an alternative, here is what changes with Vezpa: where it suits you better, where Mews does better, and what it costs. The full comparison, with sources, is on the Vezpa vs Mews page.
The demo opens straight away, no sign-up. The free trial does not ask for a credit card.
What you get in Vezpa compared with Mews
Built for small properties
Vezpa: B&Bs, apartments and small hotels, with several apartments in one booking and self-service activation. Mews is built for hotels with a front desk and departments.
Native desktop apps and payouts to your Stripe
Vezpa: native Windows and macOS apps on top of iOS and Android; Tap to Pay or POS payments into your own Stripe account. Mews uses its own processor, Mews Payments.
When Mews is still the better choice
An honest comparison also says where the other software is stronger. On these points Mews may suit you better:
Advanced payments and POS
Mews Payments, its own terminals, Tap to Pay on Android for POS and charge-to-room from outlets, designed for hotels with several departments.
Revenue management and scale
Mews RMS (built on Atomize), channels via SiteMinder (400+ on the Pro plan), self check-in kiosks and a platform designed for hotel groups.
Booking engine in about 30 languages
Mews’s booking engine supports about 30 languages, versus 22 for Vezpa.
What Vezpa costs in the UK
| Plan | Up to | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Smart | 8 rooms or 3 apartments | £36 |
| Smart+ | 15 rooms or 5 apartments | £55 |
| Pro | 25 rooms or 8 apartments | £81 |
Every plan includes the PMS, the channel manager with more than 60 channels, the booking engine and online check-in. No commission on channel bookings; the 0.5% fee applies only to payments collected online through Vezpa. Revenue management with dynamic pricing is in the Pro plan. Full details are on the Pricing page.
Mews is based in Prague, Czech Republic. The information about Mews was checked on its official website on 13/10/2026: prices and features may change, so check https://www.mews.com as well.
Other comparisons
The point-by-point comparison, with the feature table, is on Vezpa vs Mews. Looking at other software too? Read about the alternatives to Cloudbeds, Beds24, Lodgify and Smoobu. All comparisons are on the Comparisons page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Vezpa cost compared with Mews?
Vezpa has three plans with public prices when you subscribe from the website: Smart £36 a month (8 rooms or 3 apartments), Smart+ £55 (15 rooms or 5 apartments), Pro £81 (25 rooms or 8 apartments). For Mews prices, see the full comparison, with the date we checked them.
Can I try Vezpa before leaving Mews?
Yes. The demo opens in your browser without signing up, and the free trial lasts 14 days without a credit card. You can keep Mews running until you have finished testing.
Mews or Vezpa for my property?
If you run a B&B, apartments or a small hotel in Italy and want public pricing, an instant trial and automatic Italian compliance, Vezpa is the better fit. If you are a structured hotel or group with several departments and outlets, Mews has broader tools.
Does Vezpa handle the Czech Republic?
Yes: UbyPort guest registration is live. Mews prepares the Czech police report for you to upload to the portal.
Can I keep my OTA channels?
Yes. Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, VRBO, Agoda and other channels, 60+ in total, via STAAH. Future bookings land on Vezpa right away.
See it working before you decide
The browser demo is a sample property that is already set up: calendar, bookings and channels, ready to explore without creating an account. Full prices for the three plans are on the Pricing page.