Every booking platform takes a cut. Some charge 6% per booking. Others layer monthly fees on top of per-transaction rates. The real cost isn't always obvious until you do the math at your volume.
How It Works
Adjust the sliders to match your operation — trips per month, average trip price, and your current platform. The calculator uses publicly available competitor pricing to show you exactly what you're paying versus what you'd pay with flat monthly pricing.
Calculate Your Savings
Why Flat Pricing Wins at Scale
Percentage-based platforms (FareHarbor, Peek) charge more as you grow. A captain running 100 trips at $500 each pays $3,000-4,000/month in platform fees alone. With flat pricing, that same captain pays $39-89/month — regardless of volume.
The Break-Even Point
What's Included in Every Guidewinds Plan
No hidden fees. No feature upsells for basics. Every plan includes:
- Online booking page (your own
/book/your-nameURL) - Deposit collection and payment processing
- Digital waivers (ESIGN/UETA compliant)
- Automated booking confirmations and reminders
- Customer management
- Weather cancellation policies
- Full data export (no lock-in, ever)
Fee Structures by Platform
| Platform | Monthly Fee | Per-Booking Fee | Processing | Effective Rate (50 trips @ $500) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FareHarbor | $0 | 6% | 1.9% + $0.30 | ~8.2% ($2,065/mo) |
| Peek Pro | $0 | 6-8% | Included | ~7% ($1,750/mo) |
| Rezdy | $99 | 2% | 2.9% + $0.30 | ~3.6% ($914/mo) |
| Bokun | $149 | 1.25% | 2.9% + $0.30 | ~2.8% ($790/mo) |
| Checkfront | $49 | 3% | 2.9% + $0.30 | ~4.1% ($1,064/mo) |
| Guidewinds | $39-89 | $0 | 2.9% + $0.30 | ~3.3% ($829/mo) |
Note on Processing Fees
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