e4jconnect: Hotel Booking Engine and Channel Manager
e4jconnect helps small hospitality businesses manage direct bookings and OTA synchronization from their own website. It is designed for property owners who wish to maintain control over customer data and payments.
At a glance
- Category
- Ecommerce
- Best for
- Independent hotels, Bed and Breakfast owners, Vacation rental managers, Villa and apartment owners, WordPress and Joomla website users
- Pricing
- Pricing includes one-time fees for Vik Booking (€149) and Vik Channel Manager (€89), plus subscription plans ranging from 1 to 12 months. A free 30-day trial is available.
- Key use cases
- Direct Booking Management, OTA Rate Synchronization, Remote Property Management
- Integrations
- Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, Google Hotel, Agoda
- Official website
- e4jconnect.com
e4jconnect is a booking engine and channel manager for accommodation providers using WordPress or Joomla. The system is installed directly on the user's website, which helps guests complete the booking process without being redirected to an external platform.
The software is designed for hotels, B&Bs, villas, and apartments that need to synchronize room availability and rates across multiple online travel agencies (OTAs). It includes a native iOS app to help operators manage properties from mobile devices.
Buyers should note that this is not a standalone cloud platform; it requires the installation of specific plugins (Vik Booking and Vik Channel Manager) on a supported CMS. This means users need a WordPress or Joomla site to utilize the full service.
It may help businesses reduce dependence on third-party booking platforms by supporting direct bookings where the owner collects the payment directly.
Key Features
Works with WordPress and Joomla so the booking process occurs on the owner's own domain without external redirects.
Syncs rates and availability with platforms including Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and Agoda.
Supports managing bookings, rates, and availability from a smartphone or tablet.
Includes AI-driven services to support accommodation business operations.
Supports direct bookings on the website so owners can collect funds directly.
Use Cases
Operating a booking engine on a WordPress or Joomla site to accept reservations without redirecting users to third-party sites.
Updating room availability and pricing across multiple channels like Expedia and Airbnb from a central location.
Using the iOS mobile app to adjust rates and view booking details while away from the main office.
Best For
Integrations
Pricing
Pricing includes one-time fees for Vik Booking (€149) and Vik Channel Manager (€89), plus subscription plans ranging from 1 to 12 months. A free 30-day trial is available.
FAQ
e4jconnect is designed specifically for websites powered by WordPress or Joomla.
Users need a WordPress or Joomla site, the Vik Booking plugin, and the Vik Channel Manager plugin, along with an e4jConnect subscription for API access.
Yes, a free 30-day trial is available.
Yes, e4jconnect provides a native iOS app for managing bookings, rates, and availability.
Source category: Ecommerce
Source subcategory: Channel Manager
