The FareHarbor Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about FareHarbor in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
FareHarbor
The Insider’s Guide
Booking and business software for tours, rentals and attractions
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among calendar and scheduling apps, read from FareHarbor’s own pages.
Made by FareHarbor · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from FareHarbor’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on FareHarbor’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 11 of the 114 other calendar and scheduling apps we grade
FareHarbor is booking and business management software for tours, activities, rentals and attractions. It combines a dashboard with inventory, staff and reporting tools, an online booking flow, point of sale, payments and managed websites. The company is part of Booking Holdings and says more than 23,000 businesses use it.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about FareHarbor, taken from its own pages and our grades.
But it publishes no prices, you have to ask for a demo, and it is built for operators, not for booking meetings.
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Best for booking software for tour and activity operators
FareHarbor combines inventory, online booking, point of sale, payments and websites for tours and activities.
- 2
It runs on Web
Web.
- 3
Dashboard and inventory
A customizable dashboard tracks and allocates resources such as equipment, spaces and staff to avoid overbooking.
- 4
Online booking and payments
A booking flow embeds in the operator's website. Payment options include Apple Pay, Google Pay, card readers and local methods such as iDEAL and Alipay, with next-day payouts.
- 5
Mobile app
Takes walk-up bookings, scans QR code tickets and checks guests in, including offline, on a phone or tablet.
- 6
A 2.0 GPA, above 11 of 114
That is against the other calendar and scheduling apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace FareHarbor you would be making two-way connections to Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
FareHarbor at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- FareHarbor, since 2013
- Category
- Calendar & Scheduling
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for booking software for tour and activity operators
FareHarbor combines inventory, online booking, point of sale, payments and websites for tours and activities. But it publishes no prices, you have to ask for a demo, and it is built for operators, not for booking meetings.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price is published, so it cannot be set against the category. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan or trial; you request a demo. |
| Features | B | Inventory, staff tools, online booking, payments, distribution and waivers, with nothing in the listing missing for the job. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and the dashboard is built for you during onboarding. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web service with a mobile app and affiliate API partners; the app stores aren't named. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who FareHarbor is for
- Fits if you run tours, rentals or attractions and want one system
- Works for operators who sell through partner websites
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want a price before talking to sales, as none is published
- Not for you if you book one-to-one meetings: it's built for tours and activities
- Watch out: the site names no app stores or platforms for its mobile app
- Not for you if you want a free plan or trial, as none is listed
Good to know
Good for
- Tour, boat, rental and attraction operators selling online and to walk-ups
- Operators who want the vendor to build their dashboard and move existing reservations
Worth knowing
- No prices are published; the site directs visitors to request a demo.
- The vendor says it builds each dashboard and transfers future reservations during onboarding.
- The site describes a mobile app but names no app stores or platforms.
- It is built for tours and activities, not one-to-one meeting scheduling.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
FareHarbor's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No price is published, so it cannot be set against the category.
We could not confirm FareHarbor’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. fareharbor.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Booking and business software for tours, rentals and attractions. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: appointment booking, channel manager, ticketing.
Inventory, staff tools, online booking, payments, distribution and waivers, with nothing in the listing missing for the job.
- Dashboard and inventory
- A customizable dashboard tracks and allocates resources such as equipment, spaces and staff to avoid overbooking.
- Online booking and payments
- A booking flow embeds in the operator's website. Payment options include Apple Pay, Google Pay, card readers and local methods such as iDEAL and Alipay, with next-day payouts.
- Mobile app
- Takes walk-up bookings, scans QR code tickets and checks guests in, including offline, on a phone or tablet.
- Distribution
- Connects to more than 250 OTAs and travel platforms through API partners and to an in-house affiliate network.
- Private events and waivers
- Private Events covers contracts, payments and resources for charters, and FareHarbor Waivers is an in-house waiver tool.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Booking Holdings
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Afterpay
FareHarbor is made by FareHarbor, and has been around since 2013.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
11/114
Other calendar and scheduling apps it is graded above
FareHarbor's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 11 of the 114 other calendar and scheduling apps we grade, and level with 10.
It stands best on features (B, above 78 of 114) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 115 calendar and scheduling apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. FareHarbor’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 19 of 114
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 114
- BFeaturesAbove 78 of 114
- CEase of useAbove 3 of 114
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 34 of 114
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace FareHarbor you would be making two-way connections to Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 93 of the 114 other calendar and scheduling apps grade higher.
What you could make
- Appointment booking: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Two-way connections to Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo.
- Selling tickets and checking them at the door.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. FareHarbor’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Checkfront, Rezdy, Bookwhen, SuperSaaS and Setmore
The 5 tools FareHarbor is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
Checkfront
From $99/mo
Online booking software for tours, rentals and activities.
- Checkfront also covers calendar.
- 1.8GPA
Rezdy
From $49/mo
Booking software and channel manager for tours and activities.
- Rezdy also covers reports.
- 2.0GPA
Bookwhen
Free plan · from $16/mo
Online booking system for classes, courses, workshops and events.
- Bookwhen has a free plan. FareHarbor does not.
- FareHarbor also covers channel manager.
- Bookwhen also covers booking links and class booking.
- 2.6GPA
SuperSaaS
Free plan · from $9/mo
Booking system priced by upcoming appointments, not seats.
- SuperSaaS has a free plan. FareHarbor does not.
- FareHarbor also covers channel manager and ticketing.
- SuperSaaS also covers calendar, booking links, invoicing and class booking.
- 2.8GPA
Setmore
Free plan · from $5/mo
Appointment booking app with a free plan for up to four staff.
- Setmore has a free plan. FareHarbor does not.
- Only Setmore lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- FareHarbor also covers appointment booking, channel manager and ticketing.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is FareHarbor free?
No. FareHarbor is a paid product.
What platforms does FareHarbor work on?
FareHarbor is available on Web.
Does FareHarbor have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. FareHarbor is listed for Web.
Does FareHarbor have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. FareHarbor is listed for Web.
Is FareHarbor open source?
FareHarbor is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does FareHarbor integrate with?
FareHarbor's listing names Booking Holdings, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Afterpay.
Who makes FareHarbor?
FareHarbor is made by a company of the same name. It dates from 2013.
What are the alternatives to FareHarbor?
The closest alternatives to FareHarbor in our directory are Checkfront, Rezdy, Bookwhen, SuperSaaS and Setmore.
How does FareHarbor compare with other calendar and scheduling apps?
FareHarbor's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 11 of the 114 other calendar and scheduling apps we grade, and level with 10.
Could I make my own version of FareHarbor?
To replace FareHarbor you would be making two-way connections to Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from FareHarbor’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from FareHarbor's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by FareHarbor. Prices change, so check fareharbor.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- FareHarbor, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/fareharbor
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what FareHarbor’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. FareHarbor is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by FareHarbor. Prices and plans change: check fareharbor.com before you buy.