VectorVMS Review: Now Pixid VMS Pro, a Mid-Market VMS With MSP Support
VectorVMS no longer sells under its own name. Learning Technologies Group sold the Raleigh, North Carolina business to Paris-based PIXID Group for $50 million in cash, announced on 26 June 2024 and completed on 1 July 2024, and the product is now called Pixid VMS Pro. Typing vectorvms.com lands you on Pixid's page introducing Pixid VMS Core and Pixid VMS Pro.
At the time of sale VectorVMS reported $11.4 million in 2023 revenue and more than 100 customers, mainly in healthcare, finance and government, sold both to companies directly and through managed service providers (MSPs). PIXID, majority-owned by Keensight Capital since 2015, brought European scale: about 250 staff and over €11 billion of annual spend on its platform.
The verdict
I would consider Pixid VMS Pro for a mid-market US program that wants a mature VMS without the enterprise overhead of Workday, SAP or Coupa, and especially for an MSP that needs one system across several client programs. Its MSP page describes spend, rate compliance and markup views by client, site and agency, plus support for master vendor, neutral vendor and hybrid models.
The main question is continuity. Any customer on the old VectorVMS platform is now dealing with a new owner, a new brand and a product line that also includes Pixid VMS Core. Ask how the two editions relate on the roadmap and whether your instance will migrate.
What PIXID adds is geography: Pro now lists 8 languages and 39 countries, which helps a US program that has started to hire temporary workers in Europe.
If you are a large global enterprise with contingent spend in dozens of countries and deep ties to one HCM or procurement suite, Pixid VMS Pro is probably not your first call. Workday VNDLY, Coupa Contingent Workforce or Magnit will fit that profile better, and I would reserve Pixid for programs where mid-market pricing and MSP flexibility matter more than suite integration.
Where Pixid VMS Pro (formerly VectorVMS) fits
Who it suits
Mid-market US employers and MSPs running staff augmentation and SOW programs in healthcare, finance or government, the sectors where VectorVMS built its base. It also suits companies with European temp staffing, given PIXID's footprint in France, Belgium, the UK, the Netherlands and other markets.
What it does differently
Among the tools in this group, Pixid VMS Pro is the one that explicitly supports MSP-run programs across several clients, with dashboards that break out markup by client, site and agency. Magnit runs its own MSP on its own VMS; Pixid sells the software to MSPs that compete with Magnit.
It is also the only product here with a lighter sibling edition, Pixid VMS Core, on the same vendor's contract.
How it gets bought
Commercially this is a mid-market sale: quote-based, demo-led and aimed at organizations too large for spreadsheets but not buying a suite module. The $50 million price PIXID paid and the 100-plus customer count describe a specialist vendor, not an HCM or procurement giant.
Staffing agencies are a third audience: Pixid has a dedicated page for agencies that connect to client programs through its platform.
VectorVMS pricing after the move to Pixid
Neither edition has a public price. Pixid positions Pro for larger temporary staffing programs across many sites and Core for smaller programs with fewer agencies, so the edition choice is the first cost lever.
For MSP buyers, cost will also depend on how many client programs run on the platform and which integrations each needs, since Pro connects to HRIS, ERP and payroll systems through an open API.
| Plan | Published price | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Pixid VMS Pro (formerly VectorVMS) | Quote-based | Not stated |
| Pixid VMS Core | Quote-based | Not stated |
Pricing last checked September 25, 2026. View source
Pro versus Core
Core claims an average three-week deployment and suits a company coordinating a few agencies. Pro adds multi-site workflows, enterprise reporting, location-specific compliance and HR and ERP integrations. Start with Core only if you are confident you will not need SOW or multi-country coverage soon.
Migration and renewal terms
Existing VectorVMS customers should read renewal terms carefully after the change of ownership, and ask whether any migration to new Pixid infrastructure is planned and who pays for it.
The full Pixid VMS Pro (formerly VectorVMS) pricing breakdown
VectorVMS features now shipped as Pixid VMS Pro
Requisitions and supplier management
Requisitions route automatically to suppliers, and AI candidate matching helps rank submissions.
Supplier data. Fill rates, response times and supplier performance are reported across agencies.
Compliance. Certifications, contracts and worker classification requirements are tracked per client and site.
Contracts, timesheets and invoicing
Pro covers the order-to-invoice cycle for staffing and SOW, which PIXID describes as connecting companies and agencies from first order through timesheets and invoicing.
SOW support. Statement-of-work engagements run alongside staff augmentation.
Invoicing. Automated billing from approved time.
MSP tooling
Dashboards show spend, rate compliance and markup by client, site and agency for MSPs running several programs.
Program models. Master vendor, neutral vendor or hybrid arrangements.
Integrations. Open API connections to HRIS, ERP and payroll systems.
Pixid VMS Core for smaller programs
Core is the lighter edition PIXID sells next to Pro. It gives companies, their agencies and their workers one shared dashboard in place of email threads with each agency, and it covers the source-to-pay cycle for temporary staff.
Compliance monitoring. Worker classification, credential tracking and assignment-duration limits are checked automatically.
Digital paperwork. Digital timesheets and e-signature contracts replace paper and spreadsheet processes.
VectorVMS pros and cons
Strengths
Built for MSP programs
Multi-client, multi-country deployments with master vendor, neutral vendor or hybrid models, and per-client markup and rate compliance views.
Staff augmentation and SOW
Pro manages both agency staffing and statement-of-work engagements, with contracts, timesheets and invoicing in one system.
Wider geography after the merger
8 languages and 39 countries on Pro, backed by PIXID's European operations.
Two editions from one vendor
Smaller programs can start on Core, which advertises a three-week average deployment.
Limitations
Ownership and brand change
VectorVMS was sold in 2024 and renamed Pixid VMS Pro. Roadmap, support team and contract terms may shift under the new owner, and the old brand no longer exists.
Smaller vendor
VectorVMS reported $11.4 million revenue in 2023. That is a fraction of the suite vendors it competes with, which matters for very large global programs.
No published pricing
Both editions are quote-only with no trial.
Two product lines to understand
Pixid now sells Pro (the former VectorVMS) and Core side by side. Buyers need to confirm which edition they are signing for and whether the two share a platform, since the product pages do not explain how their codebases relate.
VectorVMS now operates as Pixid VMS Pro after its merger with Pixid; the old vectorvms.com address redirects there. Pixid positions Pro for larger temporary staffing programs across several locations and a separate Core edition for smaller programs with fewer agencies. Pricing is quote-based.
VectorVMS demo and buying motion
Pixid sells VMS Pro and Core through demos and quotes, with separate pages for companies, staffing agencies and MSPs. Your first job is picking the edition and clarifying the post-merger roadmap.
- Ask which edition fits before pricing, because Pro and Core are separate products and Core is aimed at programs with only a few agencies.
- Get the post-acquisition roadmap in writing, since VectorVMS changed owner and name in 2024 and long contracts should reflect where the product is heading.
- Confirm country coverage for your non-US sites, because Pro lists 39 countries and 8 languages and you should check yours are among them.
- Request an MSP reference if an MSP will run the program, since multi-client dashboards and neutral or master vendor models are central to how Pixid sells Pro.
Frequently asked questions about VectorVMS
What happened to VectorVMS?
PIXID Group bought it from Learning Technologies Group for $50 million, announced on 26 June 2024 and completed on 1 July 2024. It is now sold as Pixid VMS Pro.
Does vectorvms.com still work?
It redirects to a Pixid page introducing Pixid VMS Core and Pixid VMS Pro.
Who owns PIXID Group?
PIXID is based in Paris and has been majority-owned by Keensight Capital since 2015.
Does Pixid VMS Pro support MSPs?
Yes. It supports multi-client programs and master vendor, neutral vendor or hybrid models.
What is the difference between Pixid VMS Pro and Core?
Pro is for larger multi-location programs with HR and ERP integrations; Core is for companies working with a handful of agencies and claims a three-week average deployment.
How much does Pixid VMS Pro cost?
Pixid lists no prices for either Pro or Core; both editions are sold on custom quotes.
Which industries used VectorVMS?
At the time of the sale PIXID said VectorVMS served more than 100 customers, with a focus on healthcare, finance and government, both directly and through MSPs.
Alternatives worth comparing
If the change of ownership gives you pause, these are the nearest comparisons by buyer size and program model.
| Product | Pricing model | Free trial | Why buyers shortlist it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeline | Custom quote | Not stated | Beeline is a contingent workforce management platform built to help enterprise organizations manage external labor with more control and visibility. |
| Workday VNDLY | Custom quote | Not stated | [Workday](/software/workday) VNDLY is the vendor management system Workday acquired in December 2021 for about $510 million. |
| SAP Fieldglass | Custom quote | Not stated | SAP Fieldglass is a cloud-based vendor management system (VMS) built to help organizations control their external workforce. |
| Avature CWM | Custom quote | Not stated | Avature CWM is the Contingent Workforce Management solution in Avature's Talent Acquisition Suite, next to its ATS and recruiting CRM. |
| SimpleVMS | Custom quote | Not stated | Another mid-market option, but vendor-funded with no client setup fee and now part of staffing software company Avionté. |
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