Travel · head to head
BCD TripSource vs Clock PMS+
BCD TripSource
Travel
Traveller-facing itinerary and trip management app bundled with a BCD Travel programme
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Clock PMS+
Travel
All-inclusive cloud hotel PMS priced on annual revenue rather than per room
- From
- €517/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: BCD TripSource it cannot be bought or used without a BCD Travel TMC contract, so it is not a genuine alternative to an independent app like TripIt for a company using a different agency.; Clock PMS+ pricing on annual net revenue means a high-ADR boutique pays materially more than a budget property with the same room count, which is a bad deal for exactly the operators with the strongest performance.
- They diverge on capability: BCD TripSource covers Trip timeline, Clock PMS+ covers All-inclusive modules.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BCD TripSource and Clock PMS+ actually diverge.
| Attribute | BCD TripSource | Clock PMS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | €517/month |
| Pricing model | quote | Per month by annual net revenue and room count |
Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Travel).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in BCD TripSource
- Trip timeline
- Real-time alerts
- Entry requirement guidance
- Itinerary sharing
- Driving directions
- Policy and booking links
Only in Clock PMS+
- All-inclusive modules
- Guest self service portal
- Events and banqueting
- Point of sale
- Channel connectivity
- Revenue-based tiering
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
BCD TripSource
- A company already contracted to BCD Travel wanting a single itinerary view for travellersnot Clock PMS+
- A travel manager needing entry requirement and flight alert information pushed automaticallynot Clock PMS+
- An assistant or arranger who needs to share a travelling executive's itinerary quicklynot Clock PMS+
- A duty of care programme that wants trip data visible without travellers logging into a separate portalnot Clock PMS+
Clock PMS+
- An independent hotel with a restaurant that wants POS posting to the folio without buying and integrating a second systemnot BCD TripSource
- A conference-heavy property needing banqueting and function space billing inside the PMSnot BCD TripSource
- A budget or low-ADR property that pays less under revenue-based tiering than it would under per room pricingnot BCD TripSource
- A hotel replacing an on-premise legacy system that wants online check-in included rather than as a paid add-onnot BCD TripSource
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
BCD TripSource
- It cannot be bought or used without a BCD Travel TMC contract, so it is not a genuine alternative to an independent app like TripIt for a company using a different agency.
- Feature depth trails purpose-built consumer itinerary apps, and companies sometimes end up recommending a personal TripIt subscription alongside it for travellers who want more.
- Because it is bundled, there is no separate pricing to negotiate down, and the cost is buried inside the overall BCD Travel service fee.
- Manually forwarded bookings made outside BCD Travel channels are not always captured cleanly, leaving gaps in the trip timeline for off-channel purchases.
- Switching TMC away from BCD Travel means losing the app entirely, adding a hidden switching cost beyond renegotiating the agency contract itself.
Clock PMS+
- Pricing on annual net revenue means a high-ADR boutique pays materially more than a budget property with the same room count, which is a bad deal for exactly the operators with the strongest performance.
- The onboarding fee of 1,650 to 3,900 euros is a real first-year cost that the monthly figure hides, and it applies before the system is producing any value.
- The all-inclusive claim has exceptions: OTA channel connections, extra rate mappings and private analytics are all charged separately on top.
- Contracts are annual with tier reassessment at year end, so a good trading year raises next year subscription automatically unless renegotiated.
- Market presence is concentrated in Europe and the vendor is small relative to Oracle or Mews, which means a thinner integration ecosystem and more dependence on the vendor for anything bespoke.
Pricing, plan by plan
BCD TripSource
On request- BCD Travel programme (TripSource included)$undefined/year
- Bundled into a BCD Travel managed travel contract
- No standalone licence available
- Traveller download is free once a company is a BCD Travel client
Clock PMS+
€517/month- Clock PMS+$517/month
- Example rate for a 40 room hotel with 1.9 million euros annual revenue
- Tier set by annual net revenue and room count
- PMS, booking engine, POS, messaging and online check-in included
- Add-ons$10/month
- OTA connections via RoomCloud at 10 euros per channel per month, maximum ten
- Extra 50 rate mappings at 50 euros per month
- Private analytics at 50 euros per month
Which should you pick?
Choose BCD TripSource if
- You need trip timeline.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want real-time alerts.
Choose Clock PMS+ if
- You need all-inclusive modules.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want guest self service portal.
Questions people ask
- Is BCD TripSource or Clock PMS+ better?
- Neither clearly leads. BCD TripSource starts at On request and Clock PMS+ at €517/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BCD TripSource or Clock PMS+?
- BCD TripSource starts at On request and Clock PMS+ at €517/month.
- Does BCD TripSource or Clock PMS+ run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is BCD TripSource best used for?
- BCD TripSource is most often used for a company already contracted to bcd travel wanting a single itinerary view for travellers, a travel manager needing entry requirement and flight alert information pushed automatically, an assistant or arranger who needs to share a travelling executive's itinerary quickly, a duty of care programme that wants trip data visible without travellers logging into a separate portal. Of those, a company already contracted to bcd travel wanting a single itinerary view for travellers and a travel manager needing entry requirement and flight alert information pushed automatically are not what Clock PMS+ is typically brought in for.
- What can BCD TripSource do that Clock PMS+ cannot?
- BCD TripSource covers Trip timeline, Real-time alerts, Entry requirement guidance, Itinerary sharing. Clock PMS+ covers All-inclusive modules, Guest self service portal, Events and banqueting, Point of sale.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
BCD TripSource: Can we buy TripSource without using BCD Travel as our agency?
No. It is bundled with a BCD Travel managed travel contract and is not sold separately.
Clock PMS+: How is Clock PMS+ priced?
By tier, set from annual net revenue and room count. A 40 room hotel with 1.9 million euros of revenue sits around 517 euros a month.
BCD TripSource: Is the app free for travellers?
Yes, once the employer is a BCD Travel client, travellers download it at no separate charge.
Clock PMS+: Is there a setup fee?
Yes, onboarding runs roughly 1,650 to 3,900 euros depending on plan.
BCD TripSource: Does it replace an online booking tool?
No, it is an itinerary and alert hub; booking happens through BCD Travel's separate online booking tool or agents.
Clock PMS+: Is the channel manager included?
No. OTA connections come through RoomCloud at 10 euros per channel per month, up to ten channels.
Clock PMS+: Does it include point of sale?
Yes, POS posting to the guest folio is in the base subscription, which is unusual at this price point.
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