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Why choose CaptainBook over Trekksoft.
The key to your business success as an operator is choosing the right technology. So, it’s very important to decide which one will best suit your business needs.
CaptainBook.io is a user Experience oriented platform with a state of the art and user friendly interface. Feedback from our customers is very important to improve our booking engine and services.
Trekksoft is also a booking engine and channel manager software, but there are some major differences between Trekksoft and CaptainBook. Read on to learn more
How does CaptainBook compare with Trekksoft?
Feature
CaptainBook.io
Trekksoft
Commission on Online Reservation - Provider - per booking
0%
5%
Gateway fees
1.4% + 0.30 €
Start from 2.5% + 0.50 €
Setup cost
(Optional) €249
€ 799
Offline bookings cost
€ 0.00 - unlimited
€ 0.55
Widget
Website builder
In platform chat
Open API
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Is Kleesto cheaper than CaptainBook?
Imagine your business generates €100,000 in annual bookings. Here's how much you would save by choosing CaptainBook.io:
TrekkSoft Costs Setup Fee: €799 (mandatory, one-time cost).
Commission: Up to 5% on online bookings (€5,000 annually).
Offline Booking Fees: €0.55 per booking (assuming 500 offline bookings per year, that’s €275).
Monthly Subscription: €140 x 12 = €1,680.
Total Annual Cost with TrekkSoft: €7,754 (including setup fee) in the first year.
CaptainBook.io Costs:
Setup Fee: €249 (one time, optional).
Commission: 0% (no fees for online or offline bookings).
Monthly Subscription: €49 x 12 =€ 588 .
Total Annual Cost with CaptainBook.io: €837 (including setup fee) in the first year.
In this scenario, you save €6,917 in the first year and even more in subsequent years as the setup fee is not recurring.
With CaptainBook.io, you retain more of your revenue, empowering your business to reinvest in growth and provide better customer experiences.
2
How much does it cost to install CaptainBook?
CaptainBook has no mandatory setup fee but offers an optional €249 set up cost, while TrekkSoft requires €799 upfront.
"With CaptainBook.io our daily booking operations are easier than ever. Our customers are thrilled when they call us for an experience and we send them the link to make the reservation. We save precious time and our customers are much more happy."
Dreamland
Travel Agency in Corfu, Greece
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How easy is it to try TrekkSoft?
Trying TrekkSoft can be a hassle—you’re required to book a demo just to gain access in order to explore the platform.
CaptainBook, on the other hand, keeps it simple and user-friendly. You can register for a free 14-day trial, no credit card required, and start using the platform immediately. If you need more time, our sales team can easily extend your trial.
With CaptainBook, there’s no pressure, no engagement—just a straightforward way to explore and understand the platform on your terms.
4
Who has the cheapest payment processing fees?
When you work with Trekksoft, you have to pay gateway fees starting from 2.50% + €0.50. With CaptainBook your payment processing fees start from 1.4% + 0.30€*.
* Payment processing fees vary depending on payment gateway charges.
"The CaptainBook Team are always super fast to respond and to resolve each little issue I have encountered during use. Their responsiveness and high level of customer service is something I noticed since day 1 and they’ve never failed me ever since."
Philema Food Tours
Travel Operator in Naxos Island, Greece
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How much does Trekksoft charge for offline bookings?
Trekksoft will charge you €0.55 per offline booking (manual booking entered in the system) while CaptainBook will not charge you for offline bookings.
Any further questions?
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