Kamra vs Cloudbeds
An all-in-one cloud suite for independent hotels and hostels.
In short: Kamra matches the operational scope as open source you can self-host or run on Kamra Cloud — no per-room fees — while Cloudbeds fits when You want one bundled cloud subscription for PMS, channel manager and booking engine and prefer not to touch any infrastr.
Kamra vs Cloudbeds, on the things that matter
| Kamra | Cloudbeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free to self-host; Kamra Cloud priced per property, never per room | Cloud subscription bundling PMS, channel manager and booking engine |
| Source code | Open source (AGPL-3.0), full code on GitHub | Proprietary and closed |
| Who hosts, who owns the data | Your own server or Kamra Cloud; your data, exportable any time | Cloudbeds cloud only; your data lives with the vendor |
| What's included | Everything included: front desk, POS, housekeeping, channel manager, direct booking engine | All-in-one, but tiers and add-ons gate parts of the feature set |
| Direct booking | Commission-free booking engine included | Bundled booking engine on the vendor cloud |
| Local tax and invoices | Country packs: GST, VAT, SST, PB1 built in | Cloud tax setup; data remains in the vendor stack |
| Customization | Full source on the Frappe framework, open REST API and an MCP tool layer | API and marketplace integrations; no access to the source |
| AI agents | Native MCP tools so any AI agent can operate the PMS as a permission-checked user | Assistant features layered on the closed product |
| Lock-in and exit | None: export in full and move any time, it is your open-source stack | Export subject to vendor terms; no self-host option |
Where Cloudbeds is the better pick
You want one bundled cloud subscription for PMS, channel manager and booking engine and prefer not to touch any infrastructure.
Cloudbeds bundles a PMS, channel manager and booking engine in one cloud subscription, which is convenient for independents who want a single vendor for everything.
Where Kamra wins
You want the same all-in-one scope, with a commission-free booking engine included free, on open source you can self-host.
- No per-room fees, ever, and every feature included
- Your data on your server, or Kamra Cloud you can leave any time
- Open source you can audit, extend and trust
- We migrate you from Cloudbeds, train staff, and stay on AMC. Migration from Cloudbeds
This comparison describes Cloudbeds's general commercial model as publicly positioned; details change, so confirm current terms with Cloudbeds. All trademarks belong to their owners; Kamra is not affiliated with Cloudbeds.
Kamra vs Cloudbeds
When is Cloudbeds a better pick than Kamra?
You want one bundled cloud subscription for PMS, channel manager and booking engine and prefer not to touch any infrastructure.
When should a hotel choose Kamra over Cloudbeds?
You want the same all-in-one scope, with a commission-free booking engine included free, on open source you can self-host. Kamra is open source (AGPL-3.0): no per-room fees, every feature included, and you can self-host or leave Kamra Cloud any time.
Can I migrate from Cloudbeds to Kamra?
Yes. We migrate bookings, guests and rates with a preview you approve, train staff, and stay on AMC. Implementation from $499. Details: https://kamrapms.com/migrate/cloudbeds/
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Moving from Cloudbeds?
Tell us your property size and what you run today. We'll map the migration, quote implementation, and tell you honestly whether Kamra fits. [email protected]