# FrontDesko > Cloud property management system (PMS) for independent hotels, boutique properties, B&Bs, hostels, and resorts. Includes built-in channel manager, direct booking engine, and multi-property support — the PMS, direct booking engine, guest app and POS are free forever with no room limit. FrontDesko is built for hoteliers who need enterprise-grade front desk, distribution, and revenue tools without the enterprise price tag or implementation overhead. Product showcase on GitHub: https://github.com/anmols/frontdesko Full page text for AI agents: https://frontdesko.app/llms-full.txt ## Docs - [Features Overview](https://frontdesko.app/features): Full list of PMS, channel manager, booking engine, housekeeping, and POS capabilities. - [Pricing](https://frontdesko.app/pricing): PMS, booking engine, guest app and POS free forever with no room limit; adding the channel manager and AI assistant costs $42/month (₹3,500) for 10-30 rooms (Growth) or $54/month (₹4,500) for 30-50 rooms (Professional); no setup fees. - [MCP Server](https://frontdesko.app/mcp): Public Model Context Protocol server for AI assistants — endpoint https://mcp.frontdesko.app/mcp, six read-only tools with cited answers. - [Integrations](https://frontdesko.app/integrations): OTA connections (Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda) and third-party tool integrations. - [White-Label PMS, Booking Engine & Channel Manager](https://frontdesko.app/white-label-booking-engine): Partner program for agencies — PMS free per property, client-branded checkout, discounted partner pricing on the channel manager + AI assistant bundle. - [Booking Engine](https://frontdesko.app/booking-engine): Embeddable direct booking widget to capture commission-free reservations on your website. - [Channel Manager](https://frontdesko.app/channel-manager): Real-time inventory and rate sync across all connected OTA channels. - [Revenue Management](https://frontdesko.app/revenue-management): Dynamic pricing tools and occupancy-based rate automation. - [Housekeeping Management](https://frontdesko.app/housekeeping-management): Room status tracking, task assignment, and staff workflow tools. - [Guest Communication](https://frontdesko.app/guest-communication): Automated pre-arrival, in-stay, and post-stay messaging including WhatsApp. - [Hotel Check-In Automation](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-check-in-automation): Self-check-in flows and front desk automation to reduce manual work. - [Hotel POS System](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-pos-system): Point-of-sale for F&B, spa, and ancillary revenue within the same platform. - [Hotel Reporting & Analytics](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-reporting-analytics): Occupancy, RevPAR, ADR, and revenue dashboards with exportable reports. - [Multi-Property Management](https://frontdesko.app/multi-property-hotel-management): Single dashboard to manage rates, availability, and staff across multiple properties. - [API Documentation](https://frontdesko.app/api-docs): REST API reference for custom integrations and third-party connectivity. - [Demo](https://frontdesko.app/demo): Book a live product walkthrough with the FrontDesko team. - [Help Center](https://frontdesko.app/help): Setup guides, FAQs, and onboarding documentation. - [Free Hotel Management Software](https://frontdesko.app/free-hotel-management-software): Details on the permanently free PMS — no room limit, free forever. - [Hotel Management Software Guide](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software): What the software includes, 2026 price bands, and how independents choose. - [Guest App](https://frontdesko.app/guest-app): Mobile self check-in with OCR document upload, digital signatures, food ordering and service requests — free with the PMS. - [Hotel PMS](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-pms): Core property management system landing page and feature breakdown. - [AI Assistant](https://frontdesko.app/ai-assistant): Ask FrontDesk — in-app AI assistant that answers staff questions from the property's live PMS data; read-only by default, included free. - [Free Tools](https://frontdesko.app/free-tools): Calculators and tools for hoteliers (RevPAR, direct booking ROI, etc.). ## Property Type Pages - [Small Hotel Management Software](https://frontdesko.app/small-hotel-management-software): PMS for independent hotels with 10–100 rooms. - [Boutique Hotel Management Software](https://frontdesko.app/boutique-hotel-management-software): Feature set tailored for design-led boutique properties. - [Bed and Breakfast Management Software](https://frontdesko.app/bed-and-breakfast-management-software): Lightweight PMS for B&Bs and guesthouses needing simple front desk and channel sync. - [Hostel Management Software](https://frontdesko.app/hostel-management-software): Dorm bed + private room management, walk-in bookings, shared-facility tracking. - [Resort Management Software](https://frontdesko.app/resort-management-software): Multi-outlet POS, activity management, and extended-stay tools for resorts. - [Vacation Rental Management Software](https://frontdesko.app/vacation-rental-management-software): OTA-connected software for short-term rentals and serviced apartments. - [Lodge Management Software](https://frontdesko.app/lodge-management-software): Seasonal property and safari/nature-lodge specific workflows. - [Hotel Group Management Software](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-group-management-software): Centralised control for branded hotel groups and ownership portfolios. - [Serviced Apartment Management Software](https://frontdesko.app/serviced-apartment-management-software): Extended-stay and corporate housing management with billing flexibility. ## Country Pages - [Hotel Management Software — India](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-india): PMS built for Indian hoteliers with INR pricing, GST compliance, and local OTA support. - [Hotel Management Software — USA](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-usa): Cloud PMS for US independent hotels and boutique properties. - [Hotel Management Software — UK](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-uk): Hotel software for UK properties with channel connections to UK-relevant OTAs. - [Hotel Management Software — Australia](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-australia): PMS for Australian hotels, motels, and B&Bs. - [Hotel Management Software — Canada](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-canada): Hotel software tailored for Canadian independent properties. - [Hotel Management Software — UAE / Dubai](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-dubai): PMS for Dubai and UAE hospitality market with GCC OTA connectivity. - [Hotel Management Software — Saudi Arabia](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-saudi-arabia): Hotel software for Saudi Arabian properties. - [Hotel Management Software — Germany](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-germany): PMS for German-speaking markets with EU compliance considerations. - [Hotel Management Software — France](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-france): Hotel management for French independent properties. - [Hotel Management Software — Spain](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-spain): PMS for Spanish hotels and rural tourism properties. - [Hotel Management Software — Italy](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-italy): Hotel software for Italian boutique hotels and agriturismo. - [Hotel Management Software — Portugal](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-portugal): PMS for Portuguese hotels and Algarve resort properties. - [Hotel Management Software — Turkey](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-turkey): Hotel software for Turkish resorts and independent hotels. - [Hotel Management Software — Thailand](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-thailand): PMS for Thai hotels, hostels, and island resorts. - [Hotel Management Software — Indonesia](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-indonesia): Hotel software for Indonesian properties including Bali villas and resorts. - [Hotel Management Software — Malaysia](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-malaysia): PMS for Malaysian hotels and budget properties. - [Hotel Management Software — Philippines](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-philippines): Hotel software for Philippine beach resorts and urban hotels. - [Hotel Management Software — Vietnam](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-vietnam): PMS for Vietnamese boutique hotels and guesthouses. - [Hotel Management Software — Maldives](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-maldives): Resort PMS for Maldivian water-villa and island resort operations. - [Hotel Management Software — Kenya](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-kenya): Hotel software for Kenyan safari lodges and Nairobi properties. - [Hotel Management Software — Nigeria](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-nigeria): PMS for Nigerian independent hotels and guesthouses. - [Hotel Management Software — South Africa](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-south-africa): Hotel software for South African lodges, B&Bs, and boutique hotels. - [Hotel Management Software — Brazil](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-brazil): PMS for Brazilian pousadas, hotels, and resort properties. - [Hotel Management Software — Mexico](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-management-software-mexico): Hotel software for Mexican boutique hotels and beach resorts. - [Cloud PMS — India](https://frontdesko.app/cloud-pms-india): Cloud-based property management system specifically for the Indian hospitality market. ## Comparison Pages - [Best Free Hotel PMS](https://frontdesko.app/best-free-hotel-pms): Honest four-way comparison of free PMS options — Frontdesko, NoBeds, QloApps and KWHotel — on room caps, hosting and channel limits. - [Hotel Direct Booking vs OTA Costs](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-direct-booking-vs-ota-costs): Cost analysis comparing direct booking revenue retention vs paying OTA commissions (typically 15–25%). - [PMS vs Channel Manager vs Booking Engine](https://frontdesko.app/pms-vs-channel-manager-vs-booking-engine): Explains the difference between the three core hotel tech categories and when you need each. - [PMS for Resorts — Maldives and Bali](https://frontdesko.app/pms-for-resorts-maldives-bali): Comparison of PMS options suited for high-end tropical resort operations. ## Case Studies - [Case Study — 1Peace Beach Resort](https://frontdesko.app/case-study-1peace-beach-resort): How 1Peace Beach Resort uses FrontDesko to manage bookings, housekeeping, and OTA sync. - [Case Study — Hotel Alpha](https://frontdesko.app/case-study-hotel-alpha): FrontDesko implementation story for a mid-size independent hotel. ## Guides - [Build vs White-Label for Agencies](https://frontdesko.app/build-vs-white-label-hotel-booking-engine): Honest build-vs-buy analysis for agencies adding hotel booking tech. - [Agency Recurring Revenue Playbook](https://frontdesko.app/agency-recurring-revenue-hotel-clients): Turning hotel website projects into distribution retainers. - [How to Manage Hotel Bookings](https://frontdesko.app/how-to-manage-hotel-bookings): Operational guide to handling reservations, modifications, and cancellations efficiently. - [Increase Direct Hotel Bookings](https://frontdesko.app/increase-direct-hotel-bookings): Strategies for shifting OTA-dependent revenue to commission-free direct bookings. - [Reduce Hotel Overbookings](https://frontdesko.app/reduce-hotel-overbookings): How real-time channel sync and automated inventory management prevent overbooking. - [Hotel Front Desk Automation](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-front-desk-automation): Automating check-in, check-out, and daily front desk workflows. - [Hotel Direct Booking Strategy](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-direct-booking-strategy): Full strategic framework for building a direct booking program that reduces OTA dependency. - [Hotel Guest Experience Guide](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-guest-experience-guide): Best practices for pre-arrival, in-stay, and post-stay guest communication. - [Hotel Housekeeping Best Practices](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-housekeeping-best-practices): Operational housekeeping management guide for independent hotels. - [Hotel Overbooking Management](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-overbooking-management): Prevention and resolution playbook for hotel overbooking situations. - [Hotel Revenue Optimization](https://frontdesko.app/hotel-revenue-optimization): RevPAR, ADR, and occupancy optimization tactics for independent hotels. - [OTA Commissions — Recover via Direct Booking Engine](https://frontdesko.app/ota-commissions-recover-direct-booking-engine): How hotels use FrontDesko's booking engine to recover OTA commission spend. - [What OTA Commissions Really Cost Independent Hotels](https://frontdesko.app/ota-commission-cost-data-independent-hotels): Sourced, data-only breakdown of Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, and MakeMyTrip/Goibibo commission rates, with cited sources and worked math for 20- and 30-room hotels. - [Small Hotels India: Direct Bookings 2026](https://frontdesko.app/small-hotels-india-direct-bookings-2026): Market-specific guide for Indian small hotel owners increasing direct bookings in 2026. - [WhatsApp Guest Messaging for Hotels 2026](https://frontdesko.app/whatsapp-guest-messaging-hotels-2026): How hotels use WhatsApp automation for guest communication and upselling. - [5 Ways Small Hotels Can Compete with Chains](https://frontdesko.app/5-ways-small-hotels-can-compete-with-chains): Tactics independent hotels use to win against branded chain competitors.