Research-based guide. Compared on the vendors' official pricing pages, documentation and help centers. We have not tested these products hands-on yet; results will be added when we do. How we test
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The best travel reservation software for most tour and activity operators combines live availability, online checkout and reseller connections with a fee structure you can model. Travel agencies that sell custom trips usually need an itinerary, proposal and client-management tool instead of an inventory system.
On vendor pages checked November 7, 2026, Rezdy, Checkfront, Bókun, TourCMS and Xola publish pricing for operator booking engines. Travefy and TravelJoy publish agency prices. Most operator tools charge a monthly fee plus a percentage of online bookings.
This guide compares eight products using what each vendor documents. For the wider category, start with our Scheduling & Booking Software Guide (2026).
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Quick Picks: Best Fit by Business Type
These are fits based on documented features and price, not test winners.
- Small tour operators on a low entry price: Rezdy Foundation ($49 per month plus 3% per online booking) and Bókun Start ($49 plus 1.5%). Bókun also lists a free one-user plan.
- Operators that want a single plan: Checkfront, at $99 per month plus a 3% online booking fee.
- Operators comparing flat subscriptions and per-sale pricing: TourCMS lists flat monthly plans from $49. Xola lists no subscription and a customer-paid partner fee on each purchase.
- Travel agencies building itineraries and quotes: Travefy Core ($39 per month, billed annually) and TravelJoy Pro.
Comparison Table
Prices are shown as each vendor displays them.
| Product | Built for | Starting price | Fee model | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rezdy | Tour and activity operators | $49 per month | Plan plus 3% per online booking | 21 days, no card |
| Checkfront | Tours, activities, rentals | $99 per month | Plan plus 3% online fee | None listed; demo |
| Travefy | Agencies, DMCs, operators | Core: $39 per month, billed annually | Per-seat subscription | 10 days |
| Bókun | Tour and activity operators | Free; paid from $49 | Plan plus 1% to 1.5% | 14 days, no card |
| TourCMS | Tour and activity operators | $49 per month | Flat plans; distribution fee from 1.9% | Free trial account |
| Xola | Tours and attractions | No subscription | See vendor site for partner fee; US card processing: 2.39% + $0.30 | None listed; demo |
| TrekkSoft | Tour and activity operators | €49 per month, annual | Plan plus 2% to 3% online | None listed; demo |
| TravelJoy | Travel advisors | $19 per month | Per-member plus processing | 7 days, no card |
Pricing checked November 7, 2026. Plans, fees and regional pricing change, so confirm on the vendor’s page before you buy.
How We Evaluated
This is a research-based guide comparing products through their official pricing pages, documentation and help centers, checked November 7, 2026. We have not yet run our hands-on test scenario on these products. When we do, the results will be added and this page will be marked as tested. Our approach is on the how we test page.
The Best Travel Reservation Software, Reviewed
Rezdy
Rezdy sells booking software for tour and activity operators in three plans: Foundation ($49 per month), Accelerate ($99) and Expansion ($249). Each adds 3% per online booking, which the operator can absorb or pass on. Offline or agent bookings cost $1, $0.85 and $0.70.
All plans list unlimited users and products, free onboarding and unlimited OTA, agent and reseller connections. Accelerate adds packages, gift cards and automated notifications. Expansion adds advanced reporting, bulk session tools, a developer API and webhooks.
Best fit: operators that want a plan ladder and reseller access from day one. Limitations: the per-booking fee applies on every tier. The trial is 21 days with no card.
Checkfront
Checkfront lists one plan: $99 per month plus a 3% online booking fee, with no setup fees and no fees on offline bookings. The page says pricing may vary by region and currency.
It lists daily, multi-day, timeslot and flexible availability, resource management, email and SMS automation, built-in waivers and four booking widgets. It says there are no extra fees on OTA or API bookings, and connects to OTAs and more than 20,000 resellers.
Best fit: tour, activity and rental businesses that want one plan and take many offline bookings. Limitations: the pricing page shows a demo, not a trial. The online fee grows with sales.
Travefy
Travefy is an itinerary, proposal and CRM platform for agents, agencies, DMCs and tour operators. Core costs $39 per month billed annually; Premium is $59. Core lists an itinerary and proposal builder, CRM with forms, a website builder, invoicing and commission tracking, and mobile apps.
Premium adds priority support, onboarding, a custom domain and business email. For annual billing, the help center lists extra seats at $20 per month on Core or $39 on Premium. An Agency tier, sold through sales, adds commission reporting, shared templates and supplier management. The New Travel Agent Program costs $25 per month billed annually for the first year, for verified agents who joined the industry within the past 12 months.
Best fit: agencies selling custom itineraries. Limitations: the Core and Premium prices shown here require annual billing. The trial is 10 days.
Bókun
Bókun lists Free (one user), Start ($49 per month plus 1.5% on applicable bookings, 5 users), Plus ($149 plus 1.25%, 10 users) and Premium ($499 plus 1%, unlimited users). It lists zero Bókun fees on Viator and offline bookings, and access to 2,600-plus OTAs and resellers.
Start adds online booking widgets, cross-channel availability, resource management, payment links, gift cards and point of sale. Plus adds custom booking areas for agents, Zapier and an allocation manager.
Best fit: operators selling through Viator or in person. Limitations: the free plan is limited to one user. The trial is 14 days with no card.
TourCMS
TourCMS, operated by Palisis, lists flat USD plans: Small $49 per month (2 users, 30 bookings a month), Standard $159 (5 users, 1,000 bookings), Pro $329 (20 users, 2,000 bookings) and Enterprise $569 (unlimited bookings). Yearly billing gives two months free.
The site lists no setup fee and no limit on tours. Bookings from connected partners carry a distribution fee starting at 1.9%. It offers booking widgets, a WordPress plugin and an API.
Best fit: operators that want predictable monthly pricing. Limitations: Small caps bookings at 30 a month. A free trial account is offered.
Xola
Xola targets tours and attractions, with online checkout, waivers, POS and OTA distribution. Its pricing page lists no subscription and a partner fee charged to customers on every purchase. The displayed US credit-card rate is 2.39% plus $0.30, with rates varying outside the United States, and no added OTA fees are listed.
Best fit: operators that prefer paying per sale. Limitations: the page also says “Contact for pricing,” so confirm terms. Only a demo is listed.
TrekkSoft
TrekkSoft lists Starter (€49 per month), Accelerate (€149) and Ultimate (€249), billed annually, plus custom Enterprise. Direct online fees fall from 3% to 2.5% to 2%. The payment gateway costs 2.5% plus €0.25 in Europe and 3% plus €0.25 elsewhere.
Starter allows 10 agent accounts; higher plans allow unlimited. Ultimate adds Zapier, full API access and an account manager. Best fit: European operators. Limitations: fees stack plan, channel and gateway charges, and no trial is listed.
TravelJoy
TravelJoy serves travel advisors. Starter costs $19 per month for 12 trips a year, with no AI, group bookings or team members. Pro adds unlimited trips, automations, group bookings and add-on team members, at $39 per month billed monthly or $32 per month billed annually.
Card processing is 5% plus 30 cents on Starter and 3.5% plus 30 cents on Pro. Best fit: solo advisors needing CRM, proposals and payments. Limitations: Starter is limited to 12 trips per year. The trial is 7 days.
What to Look for in Travel Booking Software
- Business model: operators selling dated capacity need availability tools. Agencies need itineraries and quotes.
- Total fees: add the plan, online percentage, offline fees and processing. TourCMS uses flat plans; Rezdy, Checkfront and Bókun add percentages.
- Distribution: check reseller counts and extra OTA fees.
- Adjacent tools: for appointments, see appointment scheduling software, a booking system for small business or a business online booking system. Rosters fit schedule management software; p6 scheduling is a project-planning category.
FAQ
What is travel reservation software?
It lets a tour operator, activity provider or agency take bookings, track availability or client trips, collect payments and send confirmations. Operator tools such as Rezdy and Checkfront manage capacity and resellers. Agency tools such as Travefy and TravelJoy manage itineraries, proposals and clients.
What is the best online travel booking platform for tour operators?
There is no single winner. On documented price and features, Rezdy and Bókun suit small operators, Checkfront suits those wanting one plan, and TourCMS suits those preferring flat monthly fees. Compare total fees at your expected booking volume.
How much does travel booking software cost?
On the pages checked, operator plans start at $49 per month for Rezdy, Bókun and TourCMS and $99 for Checkfront, and most add 1% to 3% on online bookings. TravelJoy Starter costs $19 per month; Travefy Core costs $39 per month billed annually. Xola lists no subscription.
Do I need a booking system if I already have a website?
If you sell limited capacity, a booking engine helps prevent double bookings and connect resellers. Several products here list widgets or plugins; TourCMS offers a WordPress plugin, and Checkfront lists WordPress, Drupal and Joomla integrations.
Sources
- Rezdy pricing (checked November 7, 2026)
- Checkfront pricing (checked November 7, 2026)
- Travefy pricing (checked November 7, 2026)
- Bókun pricing (checked November 7, 2026)
- TourCMS prices (checked November 7, 2026)
- TourCMS home page (checked November 7, 2026)
- Xola pricing (checked November 7, 2026)
- TrekkSoft pricing (checked November 7, 2026)
- TravelJoy pricing (checked November 7, 2026)
- Rezdy trial terms (checked November 7, 2026)
- Rezdy availability tools (checked November 7, 2026)
- Checkfront features (checked November 7, 2026)
- Travefy product overview (checked November 7, 2026)
- Travefy team-seat pricing (checked November 7, 2026)
- Travefy New Travel Agent Program (checked November 7, 2026)
- TravelJoy features and billing terms (checked November 7, 2026)
Mehmet Değirmenci is the founder and editor of BusinessSoftwareAtlas. He runs a law office in Istanbul, Türkiye, where he has spent years choosing, setting up and running the practice-management, scheduling and automation software his own team works with every day, including an in-house case-management system. He decides what this site covers and is responsible for everything it publishes.