Trusted by 1000+ businesses worldwide

Digital tipping & instant feedback for every service industry

Aplauso helps teams from hotels to fitness instructors earn more tips, get real-time guest feedback, and get paid fast. Increase employee earnings, improve management effectiveness, and enhance guest satisfaction.

Staff keep 85% of new tipsZero monthly feesNo credit card needed
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42,380

New tips processed in 48h

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18,904

Instant guest ratings captured

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126

Teams activated this quarter

Increase in employee earnings

Average lift in tips when teams switch to Aplauso.

Faster feedback response time

Managers resolve guest feedback six times faster.

More 5-star reviews

Hospitality partners see a 42% spike in public ratings.

Integrations ready to launch

Connect payment, PMS, CRM, and AI tools instantly.

Trusted by Every Service Industry

From luxury hotels to street entertainers, Aplauso empowers teams to earn more, delight guests, and grow revenue.

Hotels

How was everything? You shouldn't have to guess. Aplauso gives hotel management real-time feedback, digital tipping, and data-driven insights to boost guest satisfaction, staff retention, and revenue. Happier employees deliver better service and bigger profits.

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Tours & Transportation

More tips. Better reviews. Happier guests. Aplauso helps tour and transportation operators boost staff earnings, guest satisfaction, and 5-star ratings with seamless digital tipping. Turn every ride into a marketing win.

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Fitness, Beauty & Wellness

Struggling with no-shows, low tips, or clients who don't rebook? Aplauso helps fitness trainers, massage therapists, hairstylists, and wellness pros get bigger tips, repeat clients, and higher earnings, without awkward asks.

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Resorts

Great service shouldn't be a guessing game. Aplauso gives resort managers the tools to improve guest satisfaction, staff performance, and revenue with real-time feedback and seamless digital tipping.

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Banquets & Catering

Higher tips. Happier staff. Stronger retention. Aplauso helps catering and banquet teams increase staff retention, service quality, and earnings with seamless digital tipping. Keep your team motivated and events unforgettable.

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Entertainment

Bigger tips. Louder applause. Happier performers. Aplauso helps DJs, bands, street artists, and entertainers earn more, stay motivated, and keep crowds engaged with seamless digital tipping.

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Digital Tips: Reward & Motivate Your Team

Welcome to the ease of digital tipping, where every tap is a thank you, and every smile gets bigger. Aplauso's Digital Tips feature lets guests effortlessly show their appreciation, making your team feel valued and motivated.

This simple, cashless gesture means the world to staff and enhances guest experiences by fostering a happy, appreciative atmosphere. It's about creating a positive vibe that flows through your entire operation, lifting spirits and satisfaction all around.

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Accept all major credit cards, mobile wallets, and even popular cryptocurrencies.

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How is our service?

Tap a star to rate your experience

👆 Try me!

Feedback First Approach

We lead with asking for feedback, not tips. This makes guests comfortable and increases engagement everywhere.

After rating → Tip screen appears

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Ratings: The Secret Sauce to Success

The power to instantly know when guests need a little extra attention or are primed for an upsell. That's exactly what our instant ratings feature delivers.

Always in the loop

Aplauso's ratings are the secret weapon for service excellence. They give management the opportunity to turn every customer story into a standout experience. Whether it's addressing a concern before it becomes a bigger issue or identifying happy guests ready to enhance their experience.

Critical feedback

This feature shines a spotlight on your team's performance. Management can easily track which staff members are receiving rave reviews and who might need guidance. It's about celebrating successes, encouraging growth, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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Analytics: Drive Smart, Impactful Management Decisions

Harness the power of data to transform your operations. Aplauso's easy-to-use IQ Dashboard provides the insights you need to make smarter decisions and identify revenue opportunities.

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Instant Insights, Real Impact

Get a clear, real-time picture of performance across your operation. Quickly identify trends and understand guest satisfaction.

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Boost Revenue with Precision

Identify opportunities that maximize revenue, helping you capitalize on guest needs while enhancing their experience.

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Proactive Problem Solving

Stay ahead by catching issues before they escalate. The IQ Dashboard empowers your team to tackle service gaps proactively.

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Total Control Over Data

Easily filter and export data tailored to your needs, empowering you to create customized reports for impactful meetings.

Unlock the Potential of People

With Aplauso, service-based businesses can increase employee earning, improve management effectiveness, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Increase Employee Earning Potential

Increase Employee Earning Potential

Aplauso empowers employees to earn more through our innovative rating and tipping system.

Improve Management Effectiveness

Improve Management Effectiveness

Our platform streamlines operations and provides valuable insights to help managers make informed decisions.

Enhance Guest Satisfaction

Enhance Guest Satisfaction

By enabling guests to rate and tip conveniently, we ensure a memorable and satisfying experience.

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Spotlight Story

Palmetto Dunes Collection

Challenge

Seasonal staff burnout, inconsistent guest reviews, and tip leakage across three resort properties.

Solution

Launched Aplauso digital tipping, automated ratings, and AI-SEO landing pages for concierge, housekeeping, and F&B teams.

Tips earned in 90 days
$212K
Average rating
4.92 / 5
Staff retention uplift
+31%
“We replaced three disconnected systems, gave our team instant recognition, and outranked every competitor within two months.”
Maya Thompson

Maya Thompson

VP of Guest Experience, Palmetto Dunes Collection

Imagine the before & after

Turn service moments into stories guests retell

Every swipe, smile, and thank-you is captured, celebrated, and turned into a magnet for new business. With Aplauso, your frontline teams become the heroes in the stories guests share online, in reviews, and in the content that search engines elevate.

Motivate every role

Customize tipping flows for housekeepers, entertainers, drivers, stylists, and more.

Capture rich guest stories

Segment feedback by amenity, time of day, team member, or package, and trigger the right follow-ups.

Automate follow-through

Send instant recognition badges, AI-curated coaching notes, and shareable wins to staff channels.

Prove ROI fast

Blend tipping, labor, occupancy, and marketing analytics to show leadership real outcomes.

Your Team Keeps 85% of New Tips

These are tips your staff wouldn't have received otherwise. Guests want to tip but don't carry cash. We unlock that hidden revenue.

🎉Zero monthly fees. Zero setup costs. Zero contracts. Pure upside.
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Your team keeps 85% of brand new tips they never would have received. Zero monthly fees.

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  • 💰 Staff keep 85% of all new tips
  • 🎉 Zero monthly fees ever
  • ✨ Unlimited transactions
  • 📊 Full analytics dashboard
  • 💬 Email & chat support
  • 📱 Mobile app for staff
  • ⚡ Digital tipping via QR codes
  • ⭐ Real-time guest feedback
  • 📈 Staff performance tracking
  • 🏢 Multi-location support
  • Custom integrations
  • Dedicated account manager
  • White-label options

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Higher revenue share for large organizations. We grow together.

90%+you keep

Volume discounts available

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  • 💎 Staff keep 90%+ of all new tips
  • 🎉 Zero monthly fees ever
  • ✨ Unlimited transactions
  • 📊 Advanced analytics & reports
  • 🚀 24/7 priority support
  • 📱 Mobile app for staff
  • ⚡ Digital tipping via QR codes
  • ⭐ Real-time guest feedback
  • 📈 Staff performance tracking
  • 🏢 Multi-location management
  • 🔌 Custom integrations (PMS, CRM)
  • 🎨 White-label options
  • 👤 Dedicated account manager
  • 🎓 Custom onboarding & training
  • ✅ SLA guarantees

💡 Why This is a No-Brainer

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100% New Revenue

These are tips that didn't exist before Aplauso

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Staff Earnings Soar

Average 40-60% increase in total tips received

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Happier Team

Higher earnings = better retention & service

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Zero Risk

No upfront costs, no monthly fees, no contracts

Get started in 5 minutes. No credit card required. No contracts. No risk.

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"Aplauso has revolutionized the way we operate our hotel. The rating and tipping system has significantly increased employee earning and guest satisfaction. Happier employees deliver better service and bigger profits."
Jane Smith
Jane Smith
General Manager, PDC Hotel

Reliability you can Trust

Built on Google Cloud with enterprise-grade infrastructure, powered by industry-leading technology partners.

Google BigQueryGoogle FirestoreTwilioGoogle Cloud RunStripeMailerSend

Questions teams ask before switching

Transparent answers so you can launch with confidence in weeks, not months.

How fast can we roll out Aplauso across multiple locations?+

Most hospitality groups launch in under 21 days. We handle menu setup, digital signage, QR deployment, and staff enablement. Our success team provides launch playbooks tailored to each service role.

What payment rails and currencies are supported?+

Guests can tip with Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, local wallets, and select cryptocurrencies. We settle payouts via Stripe daily with configurable splits for service fees and taxes.

How do ratings and feedback integrate with our existing tools?+

Use pre-built connectors for OPERA PMS, Salesforce, Toast, Zenoti, and more. Ratings sync to your CRM, trigger marketing journeys, and unlock AI-generated response templates.

Is guest data secure and compliant?+

Aplauso is built on Google Cloud with SOC 2 Type II controls, PCI-compliant payment flows, and GDPR-ready consent management. Device tokens and PII are stored with encryption in transit and at rest.

Can we customize tipping flows by role or event?+

Yes. Create personalized tip prompts, suggested amounts, and branding for every department, venue, or pop-up. Schedule seasonal campaigns and monitor engagement in real time.

Need deeper technical documentation? Visit our developer portal.

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Join thousands of businesses already using Aplauso to boost employee earnings and customer satisfaction.

Keep 85% of new tips
Zero monthly fees
No contracts