Head-to-head · Tour Operator Software
Zaui vs TripWorks
Zaui 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 scoreZaui · 9.1/10
- Free planonly Zaui
- Free trialonly TripWorks
Zaui scores higher on our rubric for tour operator software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Zaui is the better fit for operators wanting low-cost full tour management. TripWorks is the better fit for operators needing scheduling and guest communications.
- Zaui fits best
Operators wanting low-cost full tour management
- TripWorks fits best
Operators needing scheduling and guest communications
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Side by side
| Feature | Zaui 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | TripWorks 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Tour Operator Software | #8 in Tour Operator Software |
| Best for | Operators wanting low-cost full tour management | Operators needing scheduling and guest communications |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | Pricing on request · 2-day trial |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | 2 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS |
| Support | Phone, Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 | |
| Compliance | PCI DSS | GDPR |
| Integrations | 90+ integrations | 50+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Zaui 4/4 · TripWorks 4/4 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resource scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Channel distribution | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Booking fee | Free plan: 6% service fee on consumer online bookings; Enterprise pricing is custom and can be as low as 1%. | Current pricing page does not publish a booking fee; contact TripWorks for pricing. |
| Supported languages | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Zaui is a cloud-based reservation and operations platform for tour, activity, and transportation businesses, from solo operators to larger enterprises. It brings direct online bookings, reservations, inventory distribution, and schedule… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zaui — where it wins
- Combines online bookings with OTA inventory synchronization.
- Schedules guides, vehicles, and equipment alongside reservations.
- Supports mobile sales and guest check-in.
Where it doesn't
- The Free Plan charges a 6% service fee on consumer online bookings.
- Enterprise pricing is custom and based on volume.
- Booking costs depend on plan and online booking volume.
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
- Zaui9.1/10 · Free plan
Zaui combines bookings, channel distribution, and resource scheduling with a 6% fee on its free plan.
Visit ZauiFull 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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