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Charterfy vs FareHarbor

The key difference for charter operators: FareHarbor adds a fee to every booking your customers make. Charterfy charges a flat monthly rate — no matter how many bookings you take.

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What the Pricing Difference Looks Like

FareHarbor

Per-booking fee

FareHarbor charges a booking fee that is passed to your customers on every reservation — typically 1.5–6% depending on configuration. At 100 bookings/month at $500 average, that's up to $3,000 in added customer costs per month.

Charterfy

Charterfy

$49–$249/month flat

Charterfy charges a fixed monthly fee regardless of booking volume. The only transaction fees are Stripe's standard rate (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction), which go directly to Stripe — Charterfy takes nothing from your bookings. At 100 bookings/month, you pay $99/month flat to Charterfy.

Feature Comparison

FeatureCharterfyFareHarbor
Pricing modelFlat monthly ($49–$249/mo)Per-booking fee passed to customers
Platform transaction feesNone — only Stripe's 2.9% + $0.30 (goes to Stripe)Yes — added on top of payment processing
Built for charter boatsYesGeneral tour & activity platform
Digital waiversBuilt-in, sent automaticallyThird-party integration required
Crew managementYes, role-based per vesselLimited
Customer managementYesYes
Analytics dashboardYes, per vesselYes
Mobile appiOS & AndroidiOS & Android
Free trial14 days, no card requiredDemo only
Setup timeUnder 30 minutesRequires onboarding call

Common Questions

What is the main difference between Charterfy and FareHarbor?
The biggest difference is pricing model. FareHarbor charges a per-booking fee that is typically passed to your customers (adding cost to every reservation). Charterfy charges a flat monthly rate — $49 to $249/month — regardless of booking volume. Your customers pay nothing extra.
Is FareHarbor built specifically for charter boats?
No. FareHarbor is a general tour and activity booking platform used by zipline companies, walking tours, rental shops, and many other activity types. Charterfy is built specifically for charter boat operators and brokers — the reservation flow, digital waivers, and team management are designed around how charter trips actually work.
Does Charterfy have digital waivers built in?
Yes. Charterfy sends liability waivers automatically when a booking is confirmed. Guests sign on their phone before the trip — no paper, no clipboard. FareHarbor requires a third-party integration for digital waivers.
Why do charter operators switch from FareHarbor to Charterfy?
The most common reasons are: (1) eliminating per-booking fees that add cost for customers, (2) wanting charter-specific features like crew management and digital waivers without integrations, and (3) simpler flat-rate pricing that scales predictably as booking volume grows.
Does Charterfy work for Florida charter operators?
Yes. Charterfy is a web-based platform that works for charter operators anywhere — including Florida markets like Miami, Key West, and Fort Lauderdale where FareHarbor is widely used. Setup takes under 30 minutes.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every Charterfy plan starts with a 14-day free trial, no credit card required. You can set up your boats, configure pricing, and take your first booking before committing to a paid plan.

See the Difference for Yourself

Start your free 14-day trial — no credit card required. Set up your boats, take a booking, and see how Charterfy works for your charter operation.

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