Checkfront

What Checkfront does

Checkfront is a cloud-based SaaS booking and reservation management platform purpose-built for tour, activity, rental, and accommodation operators. Founded in June 2010 in Victoria, British Columbia, the company operates as Checkfront Bookings, Inc. and serves businesses offering experiences such as kayak rentals, ATV tours, boat charters, adventure parks, and escape rooms. Operators use the platform to manage real-time availability calendars, support multiple booking types (daily, multi-day, timeslot, flextime), automate customer communications, handle digital waivers, and distribute inventory through online travel agency (OTA) channels such as GetYourGuide, Viator, and MyAllocator via the RezdyConnect real-time availability layer. Customer-reported outcomes include a 10% increase in revenue year-over-year, 17% more business through channel partners, and 225 administrative hours saved per customer annually.

The platform is delivered on AWS infrastructure spanning AWS Canada and the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, with PCI DSS compliance validated by Trustwave and GDPR-compliant data handling including automatic redaction on Managed plans. Core product modules include Checkfront Payments (integrated processing with deposits and buy-now-pay-later via Uplift), an embeddable Booking Widget for CMS platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla, Digital Waivers with automatic reuse for returning guests, Ticketing, the Inventory Calendar, the Schedule Grid, Daily Manifest, and Checkfront Labs for experimental features. A public API supports granular timeslot-based product closures and integrates with accounting (Xero, QuickBooks), CRM (Salesforce, Zoho), payment (Stripe, Square, Adyen, Braintree, Moneris, PayPal, Bambora/Worldline, Sage Pay/Opayo), and analytics tools.

The business model combines a tiered SaaS subscription (Starter, Growth, and Managed plans introduced April 2023) with transaction-based revenue from Checkfront Payments and optional add-on modules. Go-to-market is product-led with self-serve signup, supplemented by sales-assisted enterprise motion via a 'Request a Demo' pathway; distribution also leverages OTA channel partnerships. Following the July 2023 acquisition of Rezdy and subsequent consolidation with Regiondo to form Expedition Software Holding (effective 2026), the combined platform commands 17,000 operators and $5 billion in gross booking value, with global operations partitioned by region. Headcount is approximately 51-100 employees, and the company is privately held with no public listing and total disclosed equity funding of approximately $7.8M across three rounds (2015, 2016, 2020), with no institutional backers subsequently disclosed.

Name

Checkfront

Legal name

Checkfront Bookings, Inc.

Website

https://checkfront.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Checkfront is a cloud-based SaaS booking platform serving tour, activity, rental, and accommodation operators worldwide with real-time availability, payment processing, and OTA distribution, now part of Expedition Software Holding alongside Rezdy and Regiondo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tour and Activity Booking Software

NAICS

Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (56159)

akta.pro primary industry

Booking Engines & Direct Web Booking (THALACAD)

Keywords

• Online booking software
• Tour reservation management
• Activity booking platform
• Rental booking system
• Channel management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription Plans: Tiered subscription model (Starter, Growth, Managed plans) providing core booking software functionality. Plans differentiate by feature access, support levels, and scale capabilities.
2. Payment Processing: Integrated payment processing through Checkfront Payments with support for deposits, BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later), and balance settlements. Revenue generated through transaction processing.
3. Add-on Features: Premium features and capabilities available on higher-tier plans, including advanced integrations, enhanced support, and enterprise features.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Checkfront provides a cloud-based online booking and reservation management SaaS platform that enables tour, activity, rental, and accommodation operators to sell experiences, manage real-time availability, allocate resources, process payments, and distribute inventory through online travel agencies (OTAs). The platform supports multiple booking types (daily, multi-day, timeslots, flextime), automated notifications, digital waivers, and integrated payment processing with optional buy-now-pay-later functionality.

Product overview

Checkfront is a cloud-based online booking and reservation management platform for tours, activities, rentals, and accommodation operators. The core product is the Checkfront Booking Platform, which provides real-time availability calendars, multiple booking types (daily, multi-day, timeslots, flextime), automated notifications, resource management, and channel distribution. Key add-on modules include Checkfront Payments for native payment processing, the Booking Widget for embeddable online bookings, Digital Waivers for liability protection, Ticketing for entry management, Schedule Grid for visual session management, and Daily Manifest for detailed booking views. Additional features include Inventory Calendar, Gift Certificates, Blocklist, and Automatic Redaction. The platform offers three pricing tiers: Starter, Growth, and Managed plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Checkfront Payments: Integrated payment processing solution for online bookings
• Checkfront Labs
• Checkfront – Online Booking

Products and services

• Checkfront Booking Platform Cloud-based online booking and reservation management software for tour, activity, rental, and accommodation operators, featuring real-time availability calendars, multiple booking types, automated notifications, and resource management.
• Checkfront Payments Native integrated payment processing solution enabling operators to accept deposits, settle remaining balances, issue refunds, run payment reports, and offer buy now, pay later (BNPL) through Uplift, without separate integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10% increase in revenue year over year
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration26 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• RezdycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2023Strategic merger finalized June 15, 2023 with Rezdy to strengthen position in reservation technology market for tours and activities. One of the largest consolidations in the sector since 2018. Both brands maintain independence while combining resources for enhanced customer support and expanded features. The merger was followed by additional consolidation with Regiondo to form Expedition Software Holding.
• RegiondocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollowing initial Checkfront-Rezdy merger, additional consolidation with Regiondo resulted in formation of Expedition Software Holding. Combined entity commands 17,000 operators and $5 billion in gross booking value, effectively partitioning global operations by region.
• GetYourGuidecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration enabling Checkfront operators to distribute bookings through GetYourGuide OTA marketplace. Supports group bookings with multiple guest types (adult, child, senior). Real-time availability sync for accurate inventory distribution.
• MyAllocatormoderateTechnology or IntegrationProduct availability synchronization with MyAllocator for channel distribution. Manual inventory adjustments automatically communicate back to MyAllocator. Supports automatic import of external bookings.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary payment processing partner enabling online payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and browser wallet integration. Supports 3D Secure authentication for SCA compliance.
• SquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing integration supporting online, mobile, and terminal checkouts. Available for operators in multiple regions including France, Canada, US, and UK with PSD2/SCA compliance.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider powering Checkfront's distributed network. Services hosted on AWS Canada and AWS European Sovereign Cloud for maximum reliability and performance.
• TrustwavemoderateTechnology or IntegrationSecurity compliance provider performing PCI DSS compliance scans and vulnerability assessments for Checkfront's payment processing infrastructure.
• XeromoderateTechnology or IntegrationAccounting software integration for financial reconciliation and bookkeeping automation. Two-Factor Authentication requirement for Xero connection.
• WordPressmoderateTechnology or IntegrationWebsite integration allowing Checkfront booking widget to be embedded in WordPress sites. Supports multiple widget instances on single page for customized booking flows.
• Google Inc.moderateTechnology or IntegrationCloud services platform used as sub-processor. Analytics integration with Google Analytics 4 support.
• ZendeskmoderateTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based customer support services used for website chat functionality and support ticket management.
• PostmarkmoderateTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based email notification service for booking confirmations and customer communications.
• ZapiermoderateTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based task automation software enabling integrations with thousands of third-party applications through Zapier workflows.
• HubSpotmoderateTechnology or IntegrationSite analytics and customer interaction tracking via HubSpot scripts embedded in Checkfront website.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rezdy: Rezdy is a leading tour, activity, and rental booking platform with very similar customer segments, OTA integrations, and feature scope to Checkfront. Now part of the same Expedition Software Holding entity, but historically a direct competitor with overlapping product offerings.
• Regiondo: Regiondo is a booking software solution for leisure and tourism providers including tours, activities, and attractions across Europe — directly comparable to Checkfront in target market and core functionality. Now part of the same Expedition Software Holding entity.
• FareHarbor: FareHarbor is a booking management platform for tours, activities, and experiences — directly overlapping Checkfront on core booking, payments, and channel distribution. Owned by Booking Holdings, it is the most established direct competitor in the tours/activities booking software market.
• Bokun: Bokun is a tour and activity booking platform serving operators worldwide with booking engine, payment processing, and channel distribution features parallel to Checkfront. Now owned by Tripadvisor, it competes head-on with Checkfront in mid-market and enterprise segments.
• Peek Pro: Peek Pro is a tours-and-activities booking software offering online booking, resource management, payments, and channel distribution — closely mirroring the Checkfront Booking Platform feature set. It is one of the most cited direct alternatives to Checkfront in the SMB operator segment.

Broad incumbents

• Mindbody: Mindbody is a broader wellness, fitness, and experience-booking SaaS platform with an established booking, payments, and customer-management stack that partially overlaps Checkfront's activity-operator use cases (escape rooms, adventure parks). It serves as a broader incumbent in adjacent experience verticals.
• Square Appointments: Square Appointments is a broader SMB booking-and-payments platform from Block that overlaps with Checkfront on online booking, payment processing, and scheduling for small operators. It is a broader incumbent with stronger payment-processing leverage but weaker tours/activities specialization.

Regional players

• Tiqets: Tiqets is an online ticketing and reservation platform for museums, attractions, and experiences in Europe. While consumer-facing rather than software-only, it overlaps Checkfront’s attraction/activity customer base and competes on supply-side relationships with similar operators.

Emerging players

• Trekksoft: Trekksoft provides tour and activity operators with online booking, payment, and channel management — directly comparable to Checkfront with strong European market presence. Acquired by Bokun/Tripadvisor, it continues to operate as a distinct brand.
• BookingHolic: BookingHolic is an India-based tour booking and reservation platform with comparable operator-facing booking, payment, and channel management features to Checkfront. It serves as an emerging regional peer in a complementary geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/checkfront
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/checkfront
• Facebookfacebook.com/checkfront.bookings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/checkfront-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/checkfront.bookings

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors7 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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