Visual Matrix

visualmatrix.com
Property Management
Weekend Project

The indispensable hotel PMS software that helps understaffed, under-pressure hotels rise to every occasion

How to Replace Visual Matrix

Overview

Visual Matrix is a hotel property management system (PMS) that brings every part of hotel operations together to save time, money, and headaches. It includes integrated tools for front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, revenue management, and guest communication, plus the MOP housekeeping application for task management and staff coordination.

Features

40 features across 20 categories

Billing & Accounting(1)

City Ledger and Direct Billing

Manage city ledger accounts and direct billing for corporate guests

Communication(1)

DND Alerts

Do Not Disturb alerts integrated into daily workflows

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Front Desk Operations(2)

Front Desk Operations Optimization

Easy to navigate interface for better front desk performance and fewer errors

Room Rack Management

Mark rooms out of service, create work orders, and set automatic back in service dates

Guest Communication(1)

Guest TextingPremium

Keep in touch with guests and respond to requests before, during and after stay

Hardware Integration(3)

Electronic Locks IntegrationPremium

Interface with electronic lock systems

PBX IntegrationPremium

Connect with PBX phone systems

WiFi IntegrationPremium

Connect with hotel WiFi systems

Housekeeping(9)

Housekeeping Management

Real-time communication between front desk and housekeeping staff

MOP - Automated Task ManagementPremium

Automated task management for housekeeping operations

MOP - Deep CleansPremium

Guide staff through deep cleaning process with built-in or customizable checklists based on brand standards

MOP - Multiple Maintenance TicketsPremium

Generate multiple maintenance tickets on same screen

MOP - Notes and Assignment TrackingPremium

Make notes and identify who completed a room last

MOP - Room and Process InspectionsPremium

Conduct room inspections to ensure rooms are guest-ready

MOP - Room Status ManagementPremium

Change room status within MOP application

MOP - Special Requests ProcessingPremium

Process special requests and maintenance tickets through MOP

MOP - Time TrackingPremium

Track employee time and time spent per square footage

Integrations(2)

CRM and Accounting InterfacesPremium

Export guest information to CRM systems and integrate with accounting for automated reporting

ProfitSword InterfacePremium

Integration with ProfitSword system

Also in: ReadMe, Hugging Face, Setmore

Maintenance(2)

Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance

Assign work orders and recurring preventative maintenance actions

MOP - Room PM (Preventative Maintenance)Premium

Customize PM scheduler and checklist, track tasks assigned to rooms, and generate maintenance tickets

Also in: Obsidian Sync, PropertyWare, WordPress.com

Mobile & Accessibility(1)

Mobile AppPremium

Check hotel status, start work orders with photos, and manage operations from phone or tablet

Operations(1)

Paperless Night Audit

One-button paperless night audit functionality

Payments(1)

Credit Card Processing/EMV Interface

Process credit cards with EMV interface

Point of Sale(1)

VM MiniPOSPremium

Point of sale system for small sundry shops or lounges integrated into Visual Matrix

Reporting & Analytics(2)

Dashboard

Quick overview of in-house rooms, departures, and housekeeping load

Reconciliation Dashboard

Quickly see what needs to be reconciled with one click

Reservations(1)

Reservation and Group Management

Manage reservations and group bookings

Revenue Management(3)

Rate and Discount Management

Manage rates and discount codes per rooms, seasons and blackout dates

VM Revenue ManagementPremium

Manage, analyze and forecast revenue with rate optimization

VM Revenue Management LIVEAIPremium

Automatically monitor and keep rates optimized 24/7 using a 3-tier rate-ranking system

Safety & Compliance(4)

MOP - Low-Cost ESD SolutionPremium

Provides low-cost emergency safety device solution for each team member compliant with city ordinances

MOP - One-Touch Panic ButtonPremium

One-touch panic button on every screen that triggers device camera and sends alerts with team member's exact location

One-Tap Emergency Response

Emergency response built into daily workflows

Safety Reporting

Discreet reporting for safety concerns

Security(1)

Single Sign-OnPremium

Unified authentication for users across the system

Support(2)

24/7 Online and Email Support

Round-the-clock online and email support for non-critical issues

24/7 Telephone SupportPremium

Round-the-clock telephone support for faster resolution of issues

Training & Documentation(1)

Comprehensive Training Videos and Knowledge Base

Video training and knowledge base resources for all users

User Management(1)

Unlimited Concurrent UsersPremium

All staff can use the property management system simultaneously

Pricing

VM CORE

$378/mo (Billed Annually)
  • 2 Concurrent Users
  • Reservation and Group Management
  • City Ledger and Direct Billing
  • Housekeeping
  • Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance
  • Rate and Discount Management
  • One-Button Paperless Night Audit
  • Credit Card Processing/EMV Interface
  • Comprehensive Training Videos and Knowledge Base
  • 24/7 Online and Email Support

VM PLUS

Popular
$450/mo (Billed Annually)
  • All VM CORE features
  • Unlimited Concurrent Users
  • VM Revenue Management
  • Live VM Revenue Management
  • VM MiniPOS for small sundry shops or lounge
  • CRM and Accounting Interfaces
  • 24/7 Telephone Support

VM ENTERPRISE

$506/mo (Billed Annually)
  • All VM PLUS features
  • Integrations and Customizations
  • MOP by Visual Matrix
  • Standard Hardware Interfaces (PBX, WiFi, Electronic Locks)
  • Single Sign-On
  • ProfitSword Interface

MOP

$97/mo (Billed Annually)
  • Automated Task Management
  • Process special requests & maintenance tickets
  • Change room status
  • Time tracking
  • Room & Process Inspections
  • Make notes & identify who completed a room last
  • Generate multiple maintenance tickets on same screen
  • Deep Cleans with built-in or customizable checklists
  • One-touch panic button on every screen
  • Low-cost ESD solution for each team member
  • Room PM (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Performance analytics and insights

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Visual Matrix

Monthly$107/mo
Yearly$1.3k/yr
5-Year Total$6.4k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $1k
SaaS
$1.3k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $3.1k
SaaS
$3.9k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $5.2k
SaaS
$6.4k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 40 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Visual Matrix alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 40 features.

Buy Visual Matrix

Monthly cost$1,070/mo
3-year total$38,520
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Building could save ~$1,560 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 40 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

7 known integrations

Accounting SystemsCRM SystemsElectronic LocksPayment ProcessorsPBXProfitSwordWiFi