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Head-to-head · Hotel Management software

HotelFriend vs Clock PMS+

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score HotelFriend #2 in Hotel Management software 8.6/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit HotelFriend
Clock PMS+ #3 in Hotel Management software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Clock PMS+

HotelFriend leads on 0 checks, Clock PMS+ on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHotelFriend · 8.6/10
  • Free trialonly HotelFriend

HotelFriend scores higher on our rubric for hotel management software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

On deployment, HotelFriend gives you Hybrid where Clock PMS+ offers Cloud.

HotelFriend is the better fit for hotels wanting broad PMS coverage across devices. Clock PMS+ is the better fit for hotels coordinating operations across multiple properties.

  • HotelFriend fits best

    Hotels wanting broad PMS coverage across devices

  • Clock PMS+ fits best

    Hotels coordinating operations across multiple properties

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Side by side

Feature HotelFriend 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Clock PMS+ 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #2 in Hotel Management software #3 in Hotel Management software
Best for Hotels wanting broad PMS coverage across devices Hotels coordinating operations across multiple properties
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features HotelFriend 5/5 · Clock PMS+ 5/5
Multi-property support ✓ ✓
Channel manager ✓ ✓
Direct booking engine ✓ ✓
Housekeeping module ✓ ✓
POS integration ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Cloud
Room capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines front-desk operations, reservations, and guest records in one PMS.
  • Syncs availability, rates, and reservations with booking channels.
  • Supports multi-property access, housekeeping, payments, and POS.
  • Combines reservations, room inventory, and front-desk operations
  • Includes housekeeping tasks and room-status management
  • Supports channel distribution, direct booking, and multi-property management
Cons
  • The CORE plan’s room limit is not specified.
  • The listed CORE plan has no stated trial.
  • Availability of cloud, self-hosted, and hybrid options varies by package.
  • Pricing requires contacting Clock Software
  • Available on the web platform only
  • Its listed scope centers on hotel operations and hospitality integrations
Our verdict

HotelFriend brings property management, reservations, and front-desk work together with tools for housekeeping, guest services, payments, and reporting. It is aimed at independent hotels, hotel groups, and other hospitality operators, with…

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Clock PMS+ is a cloud-based property-management platform from Clock Software for hotels and other accommodation businesses. It brings reservations, room inventory, and front-desk operations together with housekeeping workflows, booking…

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  1. HotelFriendHotel Management software 8.67-day trial
  2. Clock PMS+Hotel Management software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • HotelFriend — where it wins

    • Combines front-desk operations, reservations, and guest records in one PMS.
    • Syncs availability, rates, and reservations with booking channels.
    • Supports multi-property access, housekeeping, payments, and POS.

    Where it doesn't

    • The CORE plan’s room limit is not specified.
    • The listed CORE plan has no stated trial.
    • Availability of cloud, self-hosted, and hybrid options varies by package.
  • Clock PMS+ — where it wins

    • Combines reservations, room inventory, and front-desk operations
    • Includes housekeeping tasks and room-status management
    • Supports channel distribution, direct booking, and multi-property management

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Clock Software
    • Available on the web platform only
    • Its listed scope centers on hotel operations and hospitality integrations

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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