Compare . Tourpublish vs Bokun
Tourpublish vs Bokun.
Bokun and Tourpublish are not really competitors. Bokun is one of the strongest reservation systems in the industry. Tourpublish is the direct booking channel and attribution layer that sits in front of it. Most operators run both. This page explains what each does, where they overlap, and when to pick one over the other.
| Feature | Tourpublish | Bokun |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Direct booking and attribution | Reservation and channel management |
| OTA distribution | Not needed. You own the channel. | Yes, distributes to Viator, GetYourGuide, etc. |
| KLNKs | Built in on every tour | Not supported |
| Attribution per booking | Yes, per creator, link, campaign | Limited to channel level |
| Mobile checkout | Apple Pay, Google Pay, 3-tap | Standard checkout |
| Commission on direct sales | 3% on Founding plan | N/A (reservation only) |
| Two-way sync | Syncs with Bokun via API | Own inventory |
| Setup time | Minutes | Days to weeks |
The verdict
Use Bokun to manage inventory, availability, and OTA distribution. Use Tourpublish to convert your own audience, creators, and website traffic into direct bookings with a lower commission tax. The two connect in minutes.
Frequently asked
Do I have to choose between Bokun and Tourpublish?
No. Most operators run both. Bokun stays as your reservation system. Tourpublish becomes your direct booking channel and creator distribution layer.
Does Tourpublish replace Bokun?
Not for reservation management. Tourpublish does not try to replace Bokun's channel manager or manifest features. It replaces the OTA share of your bookings with direct ones.
How does the integration work?
You paste your Bokun API key into Tourpublish. Tours import automatically, availability stays live, and bookings write back to Bokun as native reservations.
Already using Bokun? Connect it to Tourpublish.
Two-way sync means your inventory, availability, and bookings stay aligned. Set up takes minutes.
See the Bokun integration