Travel · head to head
Clock PMS+ vs Vagaro
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: 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.; Vagaro the $23.99 per month entry price covers one location and one bookable calendar, so every extra staff calendar adds cost
- They diverge on capability: Clock PMS+ covers All-inclusive modules, Vagaro covers Online appointment booking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Clock PMS+ and Vagaro actually diverge.
| Attribute | Clock PMS+ | Vagaro |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €517/month | $25/month |
| Pricing model | Per month by annual net revenue and room count | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Category | Travel | Scheduling |
| Founded | Unknown | 2009 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Clock PMS+
- All-inclusive modules
- Guest self service portal
- Events and banqueting
- Channel connectivity
- Revenue-based tiering
Only in Vagaro
- Online appointment booking
- Client management
- Inventory tracking
- Marketing automation
- Payroll management
- Mobile app
- Reporting & analytics
- Quickbooks
Both cover
- Point of sale
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Clock PMS+
- An independent hotel with a restaurant that wants POS posting to the folio without buying and integrating a second systemnot Vagaro
- A conference-heavy property needing banqueting and function space billing inside the PMSnot Vagaro
- A budget or low-ADR property that pays less under revenue-based tiering than it would under per room pricingnot Vagaro
- A hotel replacing an on-premise legacy system that wants online check-in included rather than as a paid add-onnot Vagaro
Vagaro
- Appointment booking and calendar management for salons, spas and fitness studiosnot Clock PMS+
- Selling services and retail products with integrated card paymentsnot Clock PMS+
- Marketing to clients by email and text and offering a branded booking appnot Clock PMS+
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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.
Vagaro
- The $23.99 per month entry price covers one location and one bookable calendar, so every extra staff calendar adds cost
- The free trial excludes email marketing, text marketing and the branded app
- Text and email marketing pricing is not published on the pricing page and requires contacting sales
- Card processing is sold separately through Vagaro Merchant Services, with the free card reader tied to signing up for it
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Vagaro
$25/month- Single User$25/month
- Online booking
- Client management
- Calendar management
- 2-3 Users$45/month
- Everything in Single User
- Multiple staff calendars
- Staff permissions
- 4-6 Users$75/month
- Everything in 2-3 Users
- Inventory management
- Payroll reports
- 7+ Users$85/month
- Everything in 4-6 Users
- Enterprise features
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Clock PMS+ if
- You need all-inclusive modules.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want guest self service portal.
Choose Vagaro if
- You need online appointment booking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want client management.
Questions people ask
- Is Clock PMS+ or Vagaro better?
- Neither clearly leads. Clock PMS+ starts at €517/month and Vagaro at $25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Clock PMS+ or Vagaro?
- Clock PMS+ starts at €517/month and Vagaro at $25/month.
- Does Clock PMS+ or Vagaro run on more platforms?
- Clock PMS+ runs on Web, iOS, Android. Vagaro runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- What is Clock PMS+ best used for?
- Clock PMS+ is most often used for an independent hotel with a restaurant that wants pos posting to the folio without buying and integrating a second system, a conference-heavy property needing banqueting and function space billing inside the pms, a budget or low-adr property that pays less under revenue-based tiering than it would under per room pricing, a hotel replacing an on-premise legacy system that wants online check-in included rather than as a paid add-on. Of those, an independent hotel with a restaurant that wants pos posting to the folio without buying and integrating a second system and a conference-heavy property needing banqueting and function space billing inside the pms are not what Vagaro is typically brought in for.
- What can Clock PMS+ do that Vagaro cannot?
- Clock PMS+ covers All-inclusive modules, Guest self service portal, Events and banqueting, Channel connectivity. Vagaro covers Online appointment booking, Client management, Inventory tracking, Marketing automation. Both handle Point of sale.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
Vagaro: What is the base monthly cost for the Vagaro platform?
The base plan starts at 23.99 dollars per month with an additional 10 dollars per calendar up to 7 calendars. For 7 or more calendars, the cost is 83.99 dollars per month.
SourceClock PMS+: Is there a setup fee?
Yes, onboarding runs roughly 1,650 to 3,900 euros depending on plan.
Vagaro: What payment processing rates apply?
Payment processing rates are as low as 2.2 percent, with a promotional offer showing the base plan at 23.99 dollars per month.
SourceClock PMS+: Is the channel manager included?
No. OTA connections come through RoomCloud at 10 euros per channel per month, up to ten channels.
Vagaro: Does the platform require a long-term contract?
No, there are no long-term contracts required. Users can choose to add premium features as needed without commitment.
SourceClock 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.
Vagaro: Is there a free trial available?
Yes, Vagaro offers a free trial with no payment required upfront.
SourceVagaro: What is included in the base plan?
The base plan includes data migration from other platforms, customizable scheduling with waitlist and resource management, free marketplace listing with unlimited deals and bookings, automated appointment notifications, online booking across multiple platforms, business and employee widgets, advanced reporting, loyalty program management, 1,000 free email messages per month, invoicing, memberships, packages, gift certificates, and around-the-clock support with complimentary training.
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