Compare dive booking software, side by side.
See how Buddy stacks up against FareHarbor, DiveShop360, WeTravel, PADI Travel, and ScubaGo. Smart waivers, manifests, courses, and trips in one platform, set up for you, with a marketplace of 50,000+ divers behind it.
Smart waivers built into every booking- Manifests, courses, and trips in one system
- Done-for-you setup and a 1:1 account manager
TRUSTED BY WATER ADVENTURE BUSINESSES
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PARTNERED WITH
HOW WE COMPARE
More built in than the rest, plus a team that sets it up.
Booking software and dive marketplaces, side by side. Buddy is the only one that runs your bookings and puts you in front of divers.
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 | FareHarbor | DiveShop360 | WeTravel | PADI Travel | ScubaGo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made for diving, a brand divers know |  | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | |  |
| Designed for tours, courses & trips | | | Not offered or not published | | | |
| Multi-week session scheduling | | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published |
| Integrated digital waivers | | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published |
| Dive manifests | | | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published |
| Deposits with automatic payments | | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published |
| Automatic email + SMS reminders | | | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published |
| Booking embedded on your own site | | | | | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published |
| Hosted website, built for you | | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published |
| Marketplace full of divers | | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | | |
| Dive log app & diver community | | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | | |
| 1:1 account manager + done-for-you setup | | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published |
| In-person terminal payments | SOON | | | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published |
| Your shop on every customer's dive log | | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published |
| Marketing & promotion included | | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published | Not offered or not published |
Offered
Partial, limited, or via a third-party add-onNot offered or not publishedBased on each provider’s published features, October 2026. PADI Travel and ScubaGo are dive marketplaces, not booking software.BEYOND THE FEATURE LIST
Tours, courses, trips, and travel. Built for the water.
Generic booking tools are built for any kind of business. Buddy runs every tour, course, and trip a water adventure business sells, with the details diving needs built in, not bolted on.
A price for every kind of guest
Set customer types like certified diver, beginner, or snorkeler, each with its own price. Guests pick their type and self-declare their certification at checkout.
A manifest for a boat
Weights, height, suit size, gear rental, nitrox, dive slots, crew assignment, and waiver status on one sheet your divemaster works from at the dock.
Courses that run for weeks
Schedule courses and lessons as multi-week sessions: choose the weeks, the days, and the time on each day. Built for dive courses, swim lessons, and anything that runs over time.
SWITCHING IS ON US
We switch you over. You stay in control.
Moving platforms shouldn’t cost you a weekend or your independence. We do the heavy lifting, and everything that makes your business yours stays yours.
WHAT WE DO
We handle the switch
You send us what you run today. We do the rest.
We rebuild your activitiesTours, courses, trips, customer types, and add-ons, set up for you.- We move booking onto your siteEmbed on the website you have, or we rebuild it for you.
- We train your teamA live walkthrough on your real account until it feels easy.
- You get an account managerA real person for questions, edits, and new activities. Not a ticket.
WHAT YOU KEEP
What stays yours
Switching to Buddy doesn’t mean handing over your business.
Your customersYour customer relationships stay with you.- Your website and domainYour brand, your site, your domain.
- Your prices and policiesYou set rates, deposits, and cancellation rules.
- No contractNo cancellation fees. Stay because it works.
- Run both in parallelKeep taking bookings where you are until you’re ready.
- 5 MINUTESRegisterVerify your email and phone.
- WITHIN 24 HOURSDemo your real accountWe build it, you ask questions, we edit live.
- THAT DAYGo liveBookable on your site, in the app, and on bookwithbuddy.com.
Timing depends on you: register, book your demo for the next day, and connect Stripe.
SWITCHING TO BUDDY
Switching from another platform?
Quick answers for operators coming from the platforms you already know.
Why choose Buddy over other booking platforms?
Buddy is more than reservation software. It's a connected platform built specifically for dive shops, instructors, water activity operators, and adventure travel businesses.
Manage activities, bookings, payments, digital waivers, and customer information while connecting your business to Buddy Websites, BookWithBuddy.com, and the Dive with Buddy app.
Plus, our team helps with setup and offers opportunities for additional marketing and promotion.
Is Buddy an alternative to FareHarbor, DiveShop360, or other booking systems?
Yes! Buddy Booking is an alternative to platforms like FareHarbor, DiveShop360, Peek Pro, Bókun, and other tour and activity reservation systems.
Buddy is especially suited to businesses offering scuba diving, snorkeling, marine wildlife tours, courses, and group travel.
You can manage your own reservations, accept online payments, and reach new customers through the Buddy Marketplace — all without a required monthly subscription.
Can I switch to Buddy without disrupting my existing bookings?
Yes! Our team can help recreate your tours, courses, trips, schedules, pricing, and booking requirements in Buddy.
You can review your setup, test the booking experience, and continue using your existing software while preparing to transition.
We'll also help connect Buddy to your website or social channels when you're ready.
Do I need to replace my website to use Buddy?
Not at all! Keep your existing website and add Buddy Booking through an embedded booking experience, button, or shareable link.
You can also accept bookings through social media, email, or direct activity links.
If you need a website, Buddy Websites offers a connected option for displaying your activities, schedules, and availability.
How much does it cost to switch to Buddy?
Getting started with Buddy Booking is free, with no required monthly subscription or account setup fee.
You can choose a 0% Buddy commission option for eligible bookings through your own website, with a customer-paid 5% booking fee.
Business-paid fees for Buddy Websites start at 6%, while Buddy Marketplace commissions start at 12%. Both decrease as annual booking revenue grows. Standard Stripe processing fees apply.
Will Buddy help me set up my account and activities?
Absolutely! Once you register, our team can use your existing website or activity information to build your tours, courses, schedules, pricing, and booking options.
You'll have the opportunity to review everything, request changes, and schedule a personalized walkthrough.
We can also help integrate Buddy into your existing website. Simply connect your Stripe account and publish when you're ready.
What makes Buddy different from a traditional booking platform?
Buddy combines business management tools with a connected community and marketplace for people who love the water.
Beyond managing bookings, your eligible activities can be discovered on BookWithBuddy.com and through the Dive with Buddy app.
Businesses using Buddy's website booking tools can also benefit from marketing support, including destination articles, newsletters, and collaborative social media content.
That means Buddy can help you manage reservations while creating additional opportunities to reach new travelers.
BRING YOUR NUMBERS
Run your own totalswith us.
Tell us what you run on today and what you paid last year, and we’ll show you the difference on paper, with no pressure to move.
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