Compare . Tourpublish and CaptainBook
Tourpublish and CaptainBook.
CaptainBook is a well-regarded reservation platform used by tour operators around the world. Tourpublish is not a reservation system and is not trying to replace it. Tourpublish adds a direct publishing layer with creator attribution above it, so every CaptainBook tour becomes shareable, trackable and bookable across social, chat and AI channels.
Tourpublish is not a reservation platform. CaptainBook is the system of record below, and Tourpublish is the publishing layer above it. The two complement each other, and most operators run both.
| Feature | Tourpublish | CaptainBook |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Publishing and attribution | Reservation and calendar management |
| Mobile checkout | Apple Pay, Google Pay, 3-tap | Standard hosted checkout |
| Creator commissions | Built in, paid on booking | Handled by the Tourpublish layer |
| Attribution | Per creator, link, channel | Channel level |
| Fee on direct bookings | 3% on the Founding plan | N/A |
| Website integration | Standalone or embed | Embed widget |
| Two-way sync with CaptainBook | Yes | N/A |
The verdict
Keep CaptainBook as your calendar of record; it does that job well. Tourpublish sits above it as the direct, creator-attributed publishing channel, and bookings settle where you want them to. The two are built to run together.
Frequently asked
Is Tourpublish a replacement for CaptainBook?
No. Tourpublish is not a reservation platform. It sits above CaptainBook as a publishing and attribution layer, while CaptainBook remains your reservation system.
Can I run both in parallel?
Yes, and that is how it is designed to work. CaptainBook handles the reservation, calendar and manifest. Tourpublish publishes your tours to your own audience and creator network and tracks where every booking came from.
Where does payment settle?
Either through your CaptainBook merchant account or through Tourpublish, depending on how you want funds to flow.
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