WP Travel Engine alternative
Tourtify vs WP Travel Engine
WP Travel Engine is a WordPress plugin for travel websites. You run it on your own WordPress site and hosting. Here is how Tourtify compares, so you can decide what fits your business.
At a glance
The key differences
| Topic | Tourtify | WP Travel Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly plans, from $29 a month, published on our website | Annual or lifetime plugin licences, plus your own hosting |
| Fee per booking | None on any plan | No booking fee from the plugin; you pay for hosting, add-ons and maintenance |
| Booking website | Included, with 10 themes (some on higher plans) and a Theme Builder | See their website |
| Free trial | 30 days, set up on your own | See their website |
WP Travel Engine details as published on their website at the time of writing (October 2026). Plans and prices change; check WP Travel Engine for current details.
Why operators choose Tourtify
What you get with Tourtify
- No hosting, updates, security patches or plugin conflicts to manage
- Bookings, payments and operations in one system
- Import your WP Travel Engine trips with redirects from old addresses
- Automatic SSL certificates and platform updates
When WP Travel Engine may suit you better
WP Travel Engine can suit operators who want full control of a WordPress site and are happy to maintain it.
Moving from WP Travel Engine
Build and test your Tourtify site on its free address first, bring your tours across, add redirects from old links, then switch your domain when you’re ready.
What's included
Everything in Tourtify, on every plan
Whichever system you compare us with, this is what every Tourtify plan includes before you add any of our 45 plugins.
- A booking website with your own domain and SSL
- Six themes and a visual Theme Builder (four premium themes on Growth and Scale)
- Unlimited tours, departures and bookings
- Real-time availability and per-date prices
- Multiple start times and traveller types
- Deposits, balances and payment reminders
- Payments straight to your own account
- Manifests, team roles and reports
- Branded emails and booking reminders
- Verified reviews on your tour pages
- SEO, sitemaps and structured data
- Email support from the people who build Tourtify
Is Tourtify cheaper than WP Travel Engine?
It depends on how much you sell and on WP Travel Engine's current pricing. Tourtify is a flat monthly price with no fee per booking, so its cost doesn't grow with your sales. Use the calculator on our home page with your own numbers and compare it with WP Travel Engine's pricing.
Can I move my tours from WP Travel Engine?
Yes. Bring your tours across with the importer or set them up in the console, add redirects from your old links, and switch your domain when you're ready. We'll help you plan the move.
Can I keep selling on other channels while I switch from WP Travel Engine?
Yes. Build and test your Tourtify site on its free address first. Resellers can connect through OCTO, and agents get their own links, so nothing stops while you move.
Do I need to sign a long contract?
No. Monthly plans have no long-term contract, and you can export your bookings at any time.
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Start selling tours direct
Try Tourtify free for 30 days. Add your tours, pick a theme and take your first booking today.