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Head-to-head · Tour Operator Software

Xola vs TripWorks

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Xola #7 in Tour Operator Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Xola
TripWorks #8 in Tour Operator Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request · 2-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit TripWorks

Xola leads on 0 checks, TripWorks on 0, and 5 are 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 scoreXola · 8.6/10
  • Free trialonly TripWorks
  • Most featuresTripWorks · 4 of 4

Xola scores higher on our rubric for tour operator software: 8.6 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Xola is the better fit for tour businesses needing strong onsite operations. TripWorks is the better fit for operators needing scheduling and guest communications.

  • Xola fits best

    Tour businesses needing strong onsite operations

  • TripWorks fits best

    Operators needing scheduling and guest communications

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Side by side

Feature Xola 8.6/10 Visit ↗ TripWorks 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.5
Ranking #7 in Tour Operator Software #8 in Tour Operator Software
Best for Tour businesses needing strong onsite operations Operators needing scheduling and guest communications
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request · 2-day trial
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — 2 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS
Support Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7 Email
Integrations 80+ integrations 50+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Xola 0/4 · TripWorks 4/4
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Resource scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Channel distribution Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Mobile app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Booking fee Not checked yet Current pricing page does not publish a booking fee; contact TripWorks for pricing.
Supported languages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Real-time booking, availability and instant confirmation
  • Capacity, resource and staff scheduling with guide assignments
  • Guest portals, reminders, waivers and mobile check-in
Cons
  • 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
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • The trial lasts two days
  • Listed support is via email, with mobile apps on iOS
Our verdict

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,…

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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…

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  1. XolaTour Operator Software 8.6Paid
  2. TripWorksTour Operator Software 8.5Pricing on request · 2-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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
  • Xola8.6/10 · Paid

    A broad booking and onsite operations toolkit with usage-based pricing.

    Visit XolaFull verdict →
  • TripWorks8.5/10 · Pricing on request · 2-day trial

    TripWorks combines tour booking, scheduling and guest communications in web and iOS tools.

    Visit TripWorksFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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