Barefoot vs RMS Cloud (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Barefoot and RMS Cloud share a 1.8 GPA, neither has a free plan and their prices can't be set side by side, so the choice depends on whether you care more about features, where Barefoot grades higher, or value for money, where RMS Cloud does.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
They get the same grade on the free plan, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Barefoot
PMS for vacation rental, resort and corporate housing managers
From $800/mo
Which one is for you
Pick Barefoot if
- Fits if you manage a mix of short, mid and long stays
- Works for operators of 50 to 150 units who need trust accounting
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free plan or a trial, as there is neither
- Pricey if you manage a handful of units, since the floor is $800 a month
- Watch out: Airbnb and Vrbo direct integrations cost 1% of rent, and other setup fees may apply
- Skip it if you want a phone app, as only the web is listed
Pick RMS Cloud if
- Fits if you run a hotel, park or serviced apartments and also manage lettings
- Works for businesses that want trust accounting and channel management in the same system
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you run only a few rental homes, since it's built for hotels and parks first
- Watch out: no prices are shown, even once the page is rendered
- Tight if you want a trial, as none is listed
- Watch out: consumption charges and add-ons change the bill on some plans
How we grade them
| 1.8GPABarefootWeak | 1.8GPARMS CloudWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D$800 a month for up to 50 units is well above the $330 where the dearest tenth of the category starts, though it includes onboarding, training and support. | CNo price is published, so it sits at the middle by default. The page says some plans carry consumption charges and optional add-ons. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan or trial on record; the pricing page shows paid tiers only. | FNo free plan and no trial are on record in the listing, so there is nothing to try before paying. |
| Features | BTrust accounting, reservations, housekeeping, maintenance, owner and guest portals and direct channel links in one system, with no gap named in the listing. | CFront desk, housekeeping, trust accounting, channel manager, booking engine and guest portal. But the product is built mainly for hotels and parks, so rental coverage comes through the lettings edition. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. A mixed portfolio means a migration, and the vendor describes a transition path. | CNo store rating on record, and a system this wide takes setup and training. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, with Airbnb, Vrbo and TripAdvisor connections and an API page. | BWeb only, with an open API and a list of partner connections, and it serves customers in 70+ countries. |
| Best for | rental managers with mixed portfolios and trust accounts | hotels and holiday parks that also let rooms |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Barefoot and RMS Cloud. How we grade
Where they differ
- Barefoot also covers workflow automation.
In commonWebPublic APIReportsTrust accountingChannel manager
At a glance
| Barefoot | RMS Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | $800 per month for 1-50 units | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Barefoot Technologies | RMS |
| Price read from | barefoot.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Barefoot
- Pricing is based mainly on the number of units: $800 a month for 1-50, $1,100 for 51-100, $1,400 for 101-150, and $300 more for each additional 50.
- Airbnb and Vrbo direct integrations are billed at 1% of rent, and further integration setup fees may apply.
- The pricing page gives a 10% discount for annual payment and says onboarding, training and support are included.
- The vendor states an average client size of 240 units, so it is built for larger operations.
RMS Cloud
- The pricing page lists plans by property type but shows no prices, even when rendered, so pricing is unverified.
- The product is built mainly for hotels, motels and parks, so its vacation-rental coverage is through the lettings edition.
- The pricing page says some plans vary with consumption charges and can be customized with optional add-ons.
- The vendor says it serves customers in 70+ countries.
Key features
Barefoot
- Trust accounting
- Separate trust accounts, reconciliations and owner statements, with owner payouts and reserves handled inside the system.
- Mixed portfolios
- Short-term, mid-term and long-term rentals, corporate housing, resorts, fractional ownership and timeshares in one system.
- Operations
- Reservations, housekeeping, maintenance, guest communication and custom rules for fees and taxes.
- Distribution
- Direct integrations with Vrbo, Airbnb and TripAdvisor, plus connections to larger and niche booking portals.
- Owner and guest portals
- Owners can view statements themselves and guests can manage their bookings online; coupons and rewards are also listed.
RMS Cloud
- Property management
- Front desk operations, maintenance, housekeeping, and owner and trust accounting in one system, with reporting and analytics.
- Distribution
- A channel manager, reservation management, revenue management and a booking engine for direct bookings.
- Guest portal and payments
- Guests can book, manage and pay for reservations online, with RMS Pay for payments and a point-of-sale option.
- Open API
- An open API ecosystem for connecting third-party applications and custom tools.
- Edition by property type
- Separate plans are listed for hotels, motels, parks, and serviced apartments or lettings, each for smaller or multi-property operators.
Plans
Barefoot
1-50 units$800
per month for up to 50 units
Includes onboarding, implementation guidance, training and ongoing support.
51-100 units$1,100
per month for up to 100 units
Same inclusions as the smaller tier.
101-150 units$1,400
per month for up to 150 units
Beyond 150 units, each additional 50 units adds $300 a month.
RMS Cloud
Pricing could not be confirmed. See rmscloud.com.
Ways to pay less
Barefoot
- Annual discount
10% off annual payment plans
Barefoot's pricing page says annual payment plans receive a 10% discount.
RMS Cloud
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Barefoot or RMS Cloud?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Barefoot starts at $800 per month for 1-50 units, and RMS Cloud has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Barefoot or RMS Cloud?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Barefoot nor RMS Cloud has a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.