1. [Home](https://www.ticketinghub.com/) 2. [Blog](https://www.ticketinghub.com/blog) 3. [Tour Booking Software News](https://www.ticketinghub.com/blog?category=tour-booking-software-news) # FareHarbor Pricing vs TicketingHub: What Tour Operators Actually Pay in 2026 Bibim BanezSeptember 24, 20268 min read FareHarbor charges customers 6% per booking plus OTA fees. TicketingHub charges operators 3.5% on pay as you go, with no monthly fee. Full pricing breakdown for tour operators. 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They face a **6% credit card processing fee** on each booking. Operators pay nothing upfront, but customers see a 6% extra charge at checkout. **TicketingHub** charges operators **3.5% per booking on pay as you go**, with no monthly or setup fee and no customer-facing booking fee. Operators decide whether to absorb the fee or pass it on. ## What Does FareHarbor Actually Cost? FareHarbor doesn't have a public pricing page. But operators who used both platforms say FareHarbor's fees work like this: | Fee type | FareHarbor | TicketingHub | | - | - | - | | Monthly fee | $0 | $0 | | Setup fee | $0 | $0 | | Per-booking fee charged to the operator | $0 | 3.5% of the transaction | | Fee shown to the guest at checkout | About 6% (reported up to 8%) | Optional; you set it | | OTA bookings (Viator, GetYourGuide) | About 2%, reported by operators | $0 extra | | POS / in-person bookings | Not disclosed | $0 extra | | Card processing | Included in the 6% | Your payment provider's rate, on top | | Long-term contract | Yes, reported | No | FareHarbor does not publish prices; its column reflects rates operators report. Checked September 2026. ## How FareHarbor's "Free" Model Works in Practice FareHarbor says it is **free to operators**, which is true since there is no monthly bill. Instead, it charges a credit card fee to your customers when they book. This model affects conversion. The surcharge at checkout makes the price look higher than advertised. Many operators who switched to TicketingHub said FareHarbor's fee led to cart abandonment and confusion. One operator said: *"Some people think FareHarbor is free — I had a client who told me that. When I said we charged 3%, he said that was expensive."* This perception gap is a real sales issue. ## FareHarbor vs TicketingHub: Real Cost on a $100 Booking Here is what each platform costs on a $100 tour booking: ### With FareHarbor - Your customer pays: **$106** (your $100 + 6% fee) - Your revenue: **$100** - Customer experience: Surprise extra charge at checkout ### With TicketingHub (operator absorbs fee) - Your customer pays: **$100** - Your revenue: **$96.50** (TicketingHub takes 3.5% on pay as you go) - Customer experience: Clean, transparent checkout ### With TicketingHub (operator passes on fee) - Add a 3.5% booking fee in your TicketingHub settings - Your customer pays: **$103** - Your revenue: **$100** - You keep the difference if you set a higher fee Operators who switch from FareHarbor often keep the 6% booking fee. They charge it through TicketingHub, so they keep the difference. ## Does FareHarbor Charge for OTA Bookings? Yes. Operators who used FareHarbor say it charges about 2% on OTA bookings from sites like Viator and GetYourGuide. This is separate from the 6% guest fee and is charged to the operator. TicketingHub charges the same 3.5% on OTA bookings as on bookings from your own website, so there is no separate OTA rate. The pricing page has the current rates. ## How FareHarbor's price compares with other platforms FareHarbor's model is unusual only in who pays. Most platforms bill the operator a monthly fee, a percentage, or both. The table shows the main options side by side; the full comparison with a worked cost example is in [Best tour booking software in 2026: 9 platforms compared on price](https://www.ticketinghub.com/blog/how-to-best-online-booking-software-for-tour-operators). | Platform | Monthly fee | Per online booking | Who pays | | - | - | - | - | | FareHarbor | $0 | About 6% | Your guest, at checkout | | TicketingHub | $0 | 3.5% | You (optionally passed on) | | Peek Pro | $0 | 6–8% + 2.3% + $0.30 | Your guest | | Bókun | $0 to $499 | 1.5% down to 1%; 0% on Viator | You | | Rezdy | $49 to $249 | 3% | You | | Checkfront | $99 | 3% | You | Vendor pricing pages, September 2026. Full nine-platform table in the guide linked below. ## Why Operators Switch From FareHarbor to TicketingHub The main reasons operators switch platforms: 1. **Fee transparency** — operators want a clear checkout with no extra charges for customers 2. **OTA fee increases** — FareHarbor's 2% OTA fee adds up for operators who have high OTA bookings 3. **No contract** on pay as you go — no lock-in, no setup fee, no penalty for leaving 4. **Pricing simplicity** — 3.5% on pay as you go, published, with no hidden fees 5. **Support quality** — TicketingHub's support comes from the team that builds it, with direct access to the founder ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How much does FareHarbor cost per month? FareHarbor has no monthly fee. The cost is in a consumer-funded booking fee of about 6% charged to your customers at checkout. ### Does FareHarbor charge the operator or the customer? FareHarbor charges the customer, not the operator. A \~6% credit card processing fee is added to the booking price customers see at checkout. Operators do not get a direct invoice from FareHarbor for these fees. ### Is FareHarbor free for tour operators? FareHarbor is free in terms of direct operator billing. But the 6% fee your customers pay at checkout affects your conversion rate and customer ties. FareHarbor also reportedly charges operators about 2% on OTA bookings. ### What is TicketingHub's fee compared to FareHarbor? TicketingHub charges operators 3.5% of each booking on pay as you go, whether it comes from your website, from an OTA such as Viator or GetYourGuide, or from the point of sale, in cash or by card. There’s no setup fee, no monthly fee on pay as you go, and no customer-facing surcharge unless the operator adds one. Card processing is charged separately by your payment provider. ### Can I pass TicketingHub's fee on to my customers? Yes. TicketingHub lets operators add any booking fee they choose in the settings. Operators who used FareHarbor and charged a 6% fee have kept that fee in TicketingHub — keeping the difference between the 6% they charge and the 3.5% TicketingHub bills. ### Does FareHarbor require a contract? Many operators say FareHarbor requires a contract. On pay as you go, TicketingHub has no contract, setup fee or lock-in period. ### Which booking platform is cheaper — FareHarbor or TicketingHub? For operators who want the lowest total cost, TicketingHub's 3.5% operator-side fee is usually cheaper than FareHarbor's 6% consumer fee. This is true in both dollar terms and customer experience. Operators with high-value bookings ($500+) save a lot per booking. ### What happens to TicketingHub's fee when a customer refunds? TicketingHub refunds its fee when an operator issues a customer refund. You only pay when you earn. ## More articles. ### [The Ultimate Booking Platform Comparison: Peek Pro vs Fareharbor vs Ticketinghub](https://www.ticketinghub.com/blog/peek-pro-vs-fareharbor-vs-ticketinghub) Peek Pro vs FareHarbor for tour operators: booking fees (6–8% vs \~6%), who pays them, and contracts. Plus a 3.5% alternative with published pricing. Geraldine Denzon Sep 24, 2026 ### [Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Rezdy Alternatives for Tour Operators in 2026](https://www.ticketinghub.com/blog/rezdy-alternatives) Choose the best Rezdy alternative. Enjoy no to low monthly fees, top support, the best features, and easy UI. Compare the best alternatives. Bibim Banez Sep 24, 2026 ### [TicketingHub vs Xola: Which Tour Booking Software Wins in 2026?](https://www.ticketinghub.com/blog/ticketinghub-vs-xola) TicketingHub vs Xola — an honest, feature-by-feature comparison of pricing, features, OTA integrations, and support. Find out which tour booking software is right for you in 2026. 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