Head-to-head · Tour Operator Software
TripWorks vs Xola
TripWorks leads on 4 checks, Xola on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTripWorks · 6.6/10
- Most featuresTripWorks · 4 of 4
TripWorks scores higher on our rubric for tour operator software: 6.6 against 6.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
TripWorks offers online booking; Xola doesn't publish it. TripWorks offers resource scheduling; Xola doesn't publish it. TripWorks offers channel distribution; Xola doesn't publish it. TripWorks offers mobile app; Xola doesn't publish it.
TripWorks is the better fit for operators needing scheduling and guest communications. Xola is the better fit for tour businesses needing strong onsite operations.
- TripWorks fits best
Operators needing scheduling and guest communications
- Xola fits best
Tour businesses needing strong onsite operations
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Side by side
| Feature | TripWorks 6.6/10 Visit ↗ | Xola 6.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Ranking | #7 in Tour Operator Software | #8 in Tour Operator Software |
| Best for | Operators needing scheduling and guest communications | Tour businesses needing strong onsite operations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7 | |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 80+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features TripWorks 4/4 · Xola 0/4 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Resource scheduling | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Channel distribution | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Mobile app | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Booking fee | Current pricing page does not publish a booking fee; contact TripWorks for pricing. | Not published |
| Supported languages | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | TripWorks is booking and operations software for tour, activity and attraction operators. It brings online reservations, payments, capacity planning, staff schedules, guest records, manifests, waivers, reminders and check-in into one cloud… Read the review → |
Xola is cloud-based booking and operations software for tour, attraction, and activity operators. It supports online and in-person reservations, payment processing, ticketing, customer management, staff and resource scheduling,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TripWorks — where it wins
- Real-time booking, availability and instant confirmation
- Capacity, resource and staff scheduling with guide assignments
- Guest portals, reminders, waivers and mobile check-in
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- The trial lasts two days
- Listed support is via email, with mobile apps on iOS
Xola — where it wins
- Combines online booking, ticketing, kiosks, QR check-in, and ticket printing
- Manages capacity, rosters, guides, and equipment
- Automates email and SMS communications and supports OTA distribution
Where it doesn't
- Usage-based pricing may be harder to budget than a subscription
- Not a fit for businesses that do not need tour and onsite operations tools
- Waivers depend on integrations rather than a listed native waiver feature
- TripWorks6.6/10 · Pricing on request · 2-day trial
TripWorks combines tour booking, scheduling and guest communications in web and iOS tools.
Visit TripWorksFull verdict → - Xola6.4/10 · Paid
A broad booking and onsite operations toolkit with usage-based pricing.
Visit XolaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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