Sitehotelminder vs building your own vs going without
A side-by-side view of how Sitehotelminder extensions compare with building your own SiteMinder integrations in-house or running your SiteMinder account without any third-party modules at all.
| Capability | Sitehotelminder extensions | Build your own | Go without |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup time | A few minutes per module | 6–12 weeks per integration | None |
| Ongoing maintenance | Included in the monthly fee | Your team, on your time | Not applicable |
| SiteMinder API compatibility guaranteed | ✓ | Your responsibility | ✗ |
| GDPR-compliant by default | ✓ | You draft the DPA | ✗ |
| Monthly billing, cancel any time | ✓ | Sunk development cost | ✗ |
| One dashboard for every module | ✓ | Multiple internal tools | ✗ |
| Encrypted SiteMinder API credentials | AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 | You implement | ✗ |
| European support desk | Mon–Fri, response under 4 hours | Internal only | ✗ |
| Typical annual cost (5 modules) | From €1,800 | €60,000+ dev + ongoing | €0 upfront |
| Included in SiteMinder subscription | No — third-party | No | Yes |
Every module requires an active SiteMinder subscription with API access enabled. All prices in EUR/month, excluding applicable taxes.
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