Compare . Tourpublish vs CaptainBook
Tourpublish vs CaptainBook.
CaptainBook is a solid reservation platform used by tour operators. Tourpublish is not trying to replace it. Tourpublish adds a mobile-first booking layer with creator attribution baked in, so every CaptainBook tour becomes trackable, shareable, and higher-converting on mobile.
| Feature | Tourpublish | CaptainBook |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Direct booking and attribution | Reservation and calendar management |
| Mobile checkout | Apple Pay, Google Pay, 3-tap | Standard hosted checkout |
| Creator commissions | Built in, paid on booking | Manual |
| Attribution | Per creator, link, channel | Channel level |
| OTA cut on direct bookings | 3% on Founding plan | N/A |
| Website integration | Standalone or embed | Embed widget |
| Two-way sync with CaptainBook | Yes | N/A |
| Setup time | Minutes | Days |
The verdict
Keep CaptainBook as your calendar of record. Put Tourpublish in front of it as the mobile-first, creator-attributed booking channel. Bookings settle where you want them to. Attribution lives in Tourpublish.
Frequently asked
Does Tourpublish replace CaptainBook?
No. Tourpublish sits in front of CaptainBook as a direct booking and attribution layer. CaptainBook remains your reservation system.
Can I run both in parallel?
Yes. Most operators do. CaptainBook handles the reservation, calendar and manifest. Tourpublish drives new direct bookings through your own audience and creator network.
Where does payment settle?
Either through your CaptainBook merchant account or through Tourpublish, depending on how you want funds to flow.
Already using CaptainBook? Connect it to Tourpublish.
Two-way sync means your inventory, availability, and bookings stay aligned. Set up takes minutes.
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