OpenGDS

What OpenGDS does

OpenGDS is a Netherlands-headquartered B2B connectivity platform serving the hospitality industry. It operates as a two-sided API-first gateway that standardizes data exchange between properties (hotels, vacation rentals, experience providers) on the supply side and online travel agencies, channel managers, and distribution partners on the demand side. The platform offers 250+ pre-built integrations with property management systems (PMS), central reservation systems (CRS), and channel managers, handling availability, rates, and booking (ARI) data flows that would otherwise require bespoke point-to-point connections. Its named customer base spans European hotel groups (Fletcher, Van der Valk, Dorint, Swiss-Belhotel, Pierre & Vacances), OTAs and distribution partners (BnBerry, Hotelchamp, Leonardo, Animod, LookingforBooking, Luxscapia), and experience aggregators (Wonderbox, De Jong Intra, Sono).

Name

OpenGDS

Legal name

OpenGDS

Website

https://opengds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OpenGDS is a Netherlands-based B2B API connectivity platform linking hotels, vacation rentals, and experience providers to OTAs and channel managers via 250+ PMS/CRS integrations, serving European hospitality supply and demand-side partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Connectivity API

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

GDS Core Distribution & Switching (THALAAAA)

Keywords

• Hospitality connectivity platform
• Hotel distribution API
• Travel technology infrastructure
• OTA integration platform
• Booking engine API

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. API Usage-Based Model: OpenGDS charges partners and OTAs based on API usage. The Core API has a look2book limit of 500 requests per reservation. If exceeded, billing formula applies: Number of Core API requests / 500 = minimum number of reservations charged.
2. Free for Properties: Properties and chains can join and use the platform completely free with no setup fees, monthly subscriptions, or commission on bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OpenGDS is an independent B2B connectivity backbone that provides real-time API infrastructure for hospitality distribution. It enables Online Travel Agencies, tour operators, and travel platforms to connect with hotels, resorts, and property chains through a headless Core API and Push API, supporting two-way synchronization of Availability, Rates, and Inventory (ARI). The platform is offered free to properties while charging partners/OTAs usage-based fees on API requests.

Product overview

OpenGDS is an independent B2B distribution engine for modern travel platforms, operating as a unified platform rather than a collection of independent modules. The core of the offering is the OpenGDS Core Platform, which provides the connectivity backbone and headless booking engine infrastructure. Built on top of this are the Core API and Push API, which enable real-time ARI (Availability, Rates, Inventory) synchronization between properties and travel platforms. The platform includes dedicated dashboards for Partners & OTAs (for managing rate plans and distribution) and Properties & Chains (for managing accommodations, supplements, and connectivity). Supporting modules include the Native Upsell Engine (for room upgrades and add-ons), Smart Rate Plans (supporting per-room, per-person, per-stay, and child rates), Agnostic Payment Logic (allowing partners to use their own payment provider), Channel Manager & PMS Connectivity (supporting 250+ integrations), Rich Content Delivery (for distributing images and amenities), and iCal Synchronization (for 2-way availability sync without a Channel Manager). The Marketplace serves as a centralized hub connecting supply (properties) with demand (OTAs and travel platforms), while the Partner Network enables properties to list themselves for inbound B2B partnership requests. The Help Center and Support Ticket System provide self-service and assisted support resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OpenGDS Core Platform The independent B2B connectivity backbone for modern travel platforms, providing real-time Availability, Rates, and Inventory (ARI) synchronization between hospitality properties and travel platforms. Operates as a headless booking engine with isolated user rights for properties and OTAs, advanced concurrent payment holds, and a highly optimized database structure. Offered free to properties while partners and OTAs access it via usage-based API pricing.
• Core API The primary API layer providing real-time connectivity infrastructure for OTAs, tour operators, and direct channels to access hotel inventory, manage bookings, and synchronize ARI data. Includes a look2book limit of 500 requests per reservation with usage-based billing above the limit, and supports OpenID Connect external authentication for login.
• Push API API infrastructure enabling Channel Managers and PMS systems to push real-time Availability, Rates, and Inventory updates to the OpenGDS platform, supporting 250+ integration endpoints for property-side connectivity.
• OpenGDS Marketplace A centralized B2B hub for the hospitality industry that connects travel platforms looking for inventory with hotels and chains looking for distribution, enabling 1-click onboarding, qualified inbound requests, and partnership discovery without cold-calling.
• Partner Network A global directory and connection management system where properties can list their sales contacts and receive inbound partnership requests from OTAs and travel platforms, enabling qualified leads to flow directly to properties without Channel Manager contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% system availability guarantee with compensation for downtime
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration290 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MewscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Mews Property Management System. Properties can connect by entering their Access Token generated from the Mews environment, with mapping capabilities for accommodations and supplements.
• Booking ExpertscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Booking Experts PMS. Properties link using Administration ID and install the OpenGDS App within Booking Experts environment for synchronized inventory management.
• D-EDGEcoreTechnology or IntegrationChannel manager integration using OpenGDS Property ID for simplified connectivity setup.
• SiteMindercoreTechnology or IntegrationChannel manager integration using OpenGDS Property ID for simplified connectivity setup.
• CloudbedscoreTechnology or IntegrationPMS integration requiring credentials (Property ID, Username, Password) for secure connection establishment.
• Hotel-SpidercoreTechnology or IntegrationChannel manager integration using OpenGDS Property ID for simplified connectivity setup.
• StaahcoreTechnology or IntegrationChannel manager integration using OpenGDS Property ID for simplified connectivity setup.
• RoomCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationPMS integration requiring credentials (Property ID, Username, Password) for secure connection establishment.
• DIRS21coreTechnology or IntegrationProvider-initiated connection with technical setup handled by support team or manual mapping data entry.
• HotelNetSolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider-initiated connection with technical setup handled by support team or manual mapping data entry.
• RateTigercoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider-initiated connection with technical setup handled by support team or manual mapping data entry.
• Windsurfer CRScoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider-initiated connection with technical setup handled by support team or manual mapping data entry.
• Amadeus iHotelier SuitecoreTechnology or IntegrationCRS integration as part of 250+ integration ecosystem.
• SynXiscoreTechnology or IntegrationCRS integration as part of 250+ integration ecosystem.
• iCalcoreTechnology or IntegrationTwo-way iCal synchronization for external calendar integration with Hostaway, Sirvoy, Ctoutvert, and personal calendars.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• STAAH: STAAH is a channel manager and booking engine provider for hotels, vacation rentals, and OTAs. OpenGDS integrates with STAAH as a Channel Manager and competes in the connectivity layer for hotel distribution.
• SiteMinder: SiteMinder is a leading hotel commerce platform that provides a global distribution, channel management, and booking engine platform for independent hotels. OpenGDS integrates with SiteMinder as a Channel Manager and competes for hotel connectivity and distribution in the same market.
• RateGain: RateGain is a hospitality and travel technology company offering channel managers, rate intelligence, and demand-side connectivity platforms. It competes directly with OpenGDS in providing API-based connectivity between hotels and travel platforms.
• eRevMax: eRevMax provides RateTiger and other channel manager and connectivity solutions for hotels, OTAs, and tour operators. It competes with OpenGDS in the channel manager and B2B connectivity space for hospitality.
• D-EDGE: D-EDGE (formerly part of Accor) provides a comprehensive hospitality distribution platform including a channel manager, booking engine, and meta-search marketing. It directly competes with OpenGDS for hotel connectivity and B2B distribution.
• Cloudbeds: Cloudbeds is an all-in-one hospitality management suite combining PMS, Channel Manager, and booking engine with marketplace features for hotel distribution. OpenGDS integrates with Cloudbeds as a PMS and competes on the connectivity/distribution layer serving the same hotel customers.
• Hotel-Spider: Hotel-Spider is a channel manager and connectivity provider focused on independent hotels and chains across Europe. It directly competes with OpenGDS in B2B hotel connectivity and OpenGDS integrates with it as a Channel Manager.

Broad incumbents

• Amadeus: Amadeus operates the world's largest GDS serving airlines, hotels, and travel agencies globally. OpenGDS explicitly positions itself as an independent alternative to Amadeus for hotel connectivity, focusing on modern API-first distribution outside the legacy GDS rails.

Emerging players

• Channex: Channex is a channel manager and connectivity platform targeting independent hotels and small chains with a modern API-first approach. It competes with OpenGDS at the channel manager and API connectivity layer for hotel distribution.
• Mews: Mews is a cloud-based PMS for hotels and hospitality venues that has expanded into broader hospitality operations and marketplace. OpenGDS integrates with Mews as a PMS; while Mews primarily operates as a PMS, its growing marketplace functions create partial overlap with OpenGDS's distribution layer.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/opengds-com

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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