stampedevs DesignMyNight
Collins is a capable bookings and venue-management tool behind the DesignMyNight marketplace. Stampede does bookings too, with Wi-Fi capture, loyalty and reviews native in one platform rather than assembled from separate Access products.
The short version.
- You want a listing on the DesignMyNight consumer marketplace for discovery.
- You run events and ticketing through Collins and Tonic.
- You are comfortable adding Wi-Fi, loyalty and CRM as separate Access products.
- You want Wi-Fi capture, loyalty, reviews and marketing native in one platform.
- You want one flat price, not a booking tool plus add-on products plus marketplace cover fees.
- You want to own and market to every guest, not just the ones who book.
- You want an independent platform.
One platform, or a suite.
Collins is the booking tool. The rest of the guest stack, Wi-Fi capture (Wireless Social), CRM, loyalty and marketing (Acteol), are separate products The Access Group has acquired and bundles around it. Stampede is one platform where bookings, Wi-Fi, loyalty and reviews are native and feed a single owned profile, in real time.
Feature by feature.
What each platform does natively, what it does through an add-on or integration, and what it does not do. Checked July 2026, with sources at the foot of the page.
| Capability | stampede | DesignMyNight |
|---|---|---|
| Bookings and front of house | ||
| Online reservations and bookings | Yes | Yes |
| Waitlist (host and online) | Yes | Yes |
| Table and floor-plan management | Yes | Yes |
| Deposits and pre-ordersCollected online and recorded against the booking | Yes | Yes |
| Fully branded booking page | Yes | Limitedwidget; listing is DMN-branded |
| Guest data and marketing | ||
| Unified guest profile and CRM | Yes | Limitedfull CRM is separate (Acteol) |
| Email and SMS marketing | Yesincluded | Limitedcampaigns via Acteol |
| Guest Wi-Fi data captureA captive portal that turns footfall into opted-in contacts | Yesnative | Noseparate (Wireless Social) |
| Loyalty programme (points and tiers) | Yes | Noseparate (Acteol) |
| Digital wallet passes (Apple and Google) | Yesno app needed | Nonot offered |
| Reviews and payments | ||
| Review management and reputation | YesAI replies + sentiment | Nonot offered |
| Payments and deposits | YesSquare-powered | YesCollins Pay |
| POS integration | YesSquare, two-way | Yes |
| Reach, ownership and pricing | ||
| Consumer discovery marketplaceA public site guests browse to find and book venues | Nonot offered | YesDesignMyNight |
| Flat per-venue pricing | Yes | Limitedfrom £149, rest quote-based |
| No per-cover fees | Yes | Limited0% direct, per-cover on marketplace |
| Independent (not owned by a software group) | Yes | NoAccess Group |
What you actually pay.
The difference is one flat price per venue against fees that stack per cover, per module and per contact.
One flat price per venue
The whole platform, priced per venue and sized to your estate on one call.
- You get the number in the first conversation, flat per venue
- Wi-Fi capture, loyalty, reviews and marketing included, not separate products
- No per-cover fees on any booking
- Your guest data is yours to keep and export at any time
Subscription, plus marketplace fees
Collins per-site subscription from about £149 per month; the rest is quote-based.
- 0% commission on direct bookings taken through the venue widget
- Bookings sourced via the DesignMyNight marketplace carry a per-cover fee
- Wi-Fi, loyalty, CRM and marketing are separate Access products, priced separately
- Owned by The Access Group (PE-backed), not an independent company
Switching from DesignMyNight.
Moving is hands-on, not a CSV you fight with. Give us your logins and our team brings your bookings, guests and history across, then switches it on while your existing contract runs down.
- We migrate your guest data and booking history for you
- Onboarding is guided and included, not a DIY import
- One native platform instead of a booking tool plus separate Access products
The proof.
Frequently asked questions.
See it on your venue.
Book a live walkthrough and we will show you exactly how Stampede compares to DesignMyNight for your setup.
DesignMyNight details were checked in July 2026 against the sources below. Products change; if anything here is out of date, tell us at hello@stampede.ai and we will correct it. Reported pricing figures are from third parties, as DesignMyNight does not publish prices.
- 1.The Access Group acquires DesignMyNight (2017)www.theaccessgroup.com/en-gb/about/news/access-group-completes-acquisitions-of-designmynight-and-pronett
- 2.Access Collins booking system (product + £149 entry)www.theaccessgroup.com/en-gb/hospitality/access-collins-booking-system
- 3.Access Hospitality Customer Engagement Suite (Acteol CRM/loyalty)www.theaccessgroup.com/en-gb/hospitality/customer-engagement-suite
- 4.Access Hospitality acquires Wireless Social (Wi-Fi, 2024)www.theaccessgroup.com/en-gb/about/news/access-hospitality-announces-acquisition-of-leading-wi-fi-provider-wireless-social
- 5.DesignMyNight marketplace + diner network (per-cover)www.designmynight.com/work-with-us
- 6.The Access Group PE ownership (Hg / TA, valuation)hgcapital.com/insights/the-access-group-announces-substantial-investment