BitLegacy vs Frontdesko
BitLegacy vs Frontdesko — free PMS vs published paid stack
Frontdesko markets a free-forever PMS with paid Channel Manager + AI tiers (frontdesko.app/pricing). BitLegacy publishes paid Starter from ₹299/month with website, Website SEO included on paid lodging plans; custom domain is an add-on at ₹2,499/month (included in Business) — Channel Manager is a clear ₹1,000/month + GST add-on on Starter/Growth. Free on paper is not always free of trade-offs. BitLegacy Hotels is hotel management software (hotel PMS) by BitLegacy Solutions LLP (India) for independent hotels and hospitality businesses.
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| Dimension | BitLegacy | Frontdesko (public listing) |
|---|---|---|
| Core PMS price | Starter from ₹299/mo (2 rooms) | Free forever PMS, no room limit (as listed on frontdesko.app/pricing, 23 Sep 2026) |
| Paid tier (CM / extras) | CM ₹1,000/month + GST on Starter/Growth; included on Pro & Pro+ | Basil ~₹3,500/mo for 11–30 rooms with CM + AI (India FAQ on pricing page, 23 Sep 2026) |
| Trial | 60-day free trial on eligible plans | Free forever PMS tier — confirm paid-tier trials with Frontdesko |
| Setup fee | None on published plans | Lists free setup & migration on pricing FAQ |
| Guest website / booking engine | Included in plan price; Website SEO on paid lodging; custom domain is a paid add-on | Direct booking engine listed on Free plan — confirm India GST/SEO depth |
| Channel Manager | Optional ₹1,000/month + GST on Starter/Growth; in Pro/Pro+ | Paid Basil/Saffron tiers include CM (not the free PMS-only tier) |
| India / GST folio | GST-ready folio (CGST/SGST/IGST path) for independents | Global product with INR pricing mode — confirm GST folio depth |
| Ops add-ons (HK / QR / Spa / Loyalty) | Marketplace: housekeeping dirty→ready; QR room orders; spa desk; guest loyalty — hotel/resort where entitled | Confirm housekeeping / QR / spa / loyalty packaging with Frontdesko |
| Best for | Owners who want published INR ladder + longer trial + Website SEO included | Owners happy with free PMS who only pay when they need CM+AI |
BitLegacy = bitlegacy.in (23 Sep 2026). Frontdesko free PMS + Basil ~₹3,500/mo (11–30 rooms, CM+AI) from frontdesko.app/pricing India FAQ (23 Sep 2026). Re-verify.
Practical takeaways for small properties
- Frontdesko can be ₹0 for PMS-only — that is a real differentiator if you do not need OTA sync yet.
- When you need CM on Frontdesko, public India FAQ cites ~₹3,500/mo (11–30 rooms) — compare that to BitLegacy Starter+CM ≈ ₹1,299/month + GST at 2 rooms or Pro with CM included.
- BitLegacy never claims “#1 cheapest”; we publish what ₹299 includes and what CM costs.
- Pick free PMS if it covers your GST/website needs; pick BitLegacy when Website SEO + 60-day trial + published ladder matter more.
Switching from Frontdesko to BitLegacy
Export your room list, rate notes, and open reservations from Frontdesko (or ask their support). On BitLegacy, create the property, map rooms, set GST profile, connect the guest website, then add Channel Manager only if you sell on OTAs. Run a parallel weekend on the 60-day trial before cutover. We do not invent migration hours. Full switch guide: /switch-to-bitlegacy-hotel-pms-india.
Frequently asked questions
Is BitLegacy cheaper than Frontdesko?
For PMS-only, Frontdesko’s free forever tier can be ₹0 — that can be cheaper than BitLegacy Starter ₹299. BitLegacy publishes website + Website SEO on paid lodging and clear CM rules (₹1,000/month + GST Starter/Growth or included Pro/Pro+). With CM, compare Frontdesko Basil (~₹3,500/mo for 11–30 rooms on their India FAQ) vs BitLegacy Starter+CM ≈ ₹1,299/month + GST at 2 rooms. Cheap/free framing (not “#1 cheapest”): /free-vs-paid-hotel-pms-india · money /hotel-pms-from-299. Money: /pricing · /hotel-pms-from-299 · free-vs-paid: /free-vs-paid-hotel-pms-india. We do not claim “#1 cheapest.”
Is Frontdesko cheaper than BitLegacy?
For PMS-only, Frontdesko’s free forever tier can be ₹0. BitLegacy Starter starts at ₹299/month but includes a published website + Website SEO path on paid lodging plans. With Channel Manager, compare Frontdesko Basil (~₹3,500/mo for 11–30 rooms on their India FAQ) vs BitLegacy’s CM packaging. Stack checklist: /free-vs-paid-hotel-pms-india. Money: /pricing · /hotel-pms-from-299 · free-vs-paid: /free-vs-paid-hotel-pms-india. We do not claim “#1 cheapest.”
Who wins “cheapest hotel PMS India” — free forever or BitLegacy from ₹299?
Headline ₹0 free-forever PMS can win when a desk calendar is enough. BitLegacy wins when buyers need published website + Website SEO + honest CM packaging from ₹299. Full free-vs-paid guide: /free-vs-paid-hotel-pms-india. We do not claim “#1 cheapest.” Re-verify Frontdesko live packaging on frontdesko.app/pricing.
What does BitLegacy ₹299 include?
Starter PMS for 2 rooms: front desk, GST-ready folio, guest website/booking tools, Website SEO on paid Hotel/Homestay/Resort plans; custom domain is an add-on at ₹2,499/month (included in Business). Channel Manager is not included.
Is Channel Manager included on BitLegacy Starter?
No — not in ₹299. Channel Manager is ₹1,000/month + GST on Starter/Growth; included on Pro and Pro+. See /channel-manager.
How long is the BitLegacy free trial?
60 days (2 months) on eligible plans. No setup fee on published plans.
Who should choose Frontdesko instead?
Properties that want free PMS forever and are fine paying separately for CM/AI — after confirming GST, India support, and OTA list in writing.
How hard is switching from Frontdesko?
Qualitative — not a timed SLA. Export room list and open reservations from Frontdesko where they allow, rebuild rooms and rates on BitLegacy, set GST, publish the guest website, add Channel Manager only if you sell on OTAs, then shadow a weekend on the 60-day trial before cutover. We do not invent migration hours or promise zero downtime. Switch guide: /switch-to-bitlegacy-hotel-pms-india · packaging facts on this compare.
Are ops add-ons included in ₹299?
No. Housekeeping, QR room orders, Spa Management, and Guest Loyalty are hotel/resort Marketplace entitlements where entitled — not Homestay Spa/HK, and not part of Starter base. Free DPDP Consent & Terms only where entitled. Roundup: /whats-new-ops-addons-2026. No invented Marketplace add-on prices here.
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