Rezdy has published pricing (starting $49/mo + up to 3% booking fee) and a strong channel manager — genuinely solid. But its entry tier is 2× EquipDash's, waivers need Smartwaiver, there's no native AI or equipment maintenance, and rentals feel bolted onto tour infrastructure. EquipDash is $23/mo with rentals and tours, native waivers, Dash AI, and built-in maintenance.
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2026 FEATURE COMPARISON
Rezdy's channel manager is the clearest strength. Everything else — here's the honest split, with sources.
| Feature |
Rentals + tours combined
|
Rezdy
Tour-first + OTA channel manager
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|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $23/mo (annual) | $49/mo (Foundation) |
| Booking fee On top of subscription | 2% platform fee | Up to 3% |
| Free trial | 21 days | 21 days |
| Tours & experiences Guide assignment, manifests, live availability | ||
| Equipment rentals Individual-item tracking, bundles | ||
| Walk-in POS Dedicated point of sale | Mobile app only | |
| iOS + Android mobile app | Being sunset | |
| Native AI assistant In-product AI for operators & customers | Dash AI + Agents | |
| MCP — use with ChatGPT & Claude | Community / Zapier | |
| Native digital waivers Built-in e-signature, reminders | Smartwaiver integration | |
| Equipment maintenance Asset logs, checklists, service history | ||
| Staff management & rostering | Resource assignment only | |
| Reviews & surveys Post-booking review capture, NPS | ||
| OTA channel manager Viator, GetYourGuide, Expedia | Via integrations | 100+ OTAs native |
| Payment gateway choice | Multiple gateways | RezdyPay, Stripe, Square + |
| Multi-location | Top plan only | Accelerate plan + |
PRICING TRANSPARENCY
Both platforms publish pricing. Here's a direct entry-tier comparison.
Source: rezdy.com/pricing
Rezdy's channel manager (100+ OTAs) is a genuine strength — if that's driving your bookings, the price gap may be justified. For everyone else, EquipDash delivers more features at a lower entry price.
BALANCED VIEW
Rezdy's channel manager is legitimately strong. Here's the honest split.
MIGRATION
Rezdy exports customers, bookings, and products to CSV from the admin. EquipDash imports them directly. We've documented the DIY process — including how to disconnect from Rezdy Marketplace if you want to keep OTA distribution via alternative channels.
OTHER OPTIONS
EquipDash isn't the only alternative. These three are the most commonly compared against Rezdy — full in-depth reviews live in our blog listicle.
Booking.com-owned. No subscription, ~6% booking fee + 1.9% + $0.30 processing. Stronger on direct OTA distribution (Booking.com properties). No free trial.
Commission-based (~6–8%). Strong native AI (Peek Copilot) and waivers. Demo-only onboarding. Peek Marketplace distribution.
TripAdvisor-owned channel manager. Low commission (~2.9%). Marketplace focus similar to Rezdy but with TripAdvisor pull. Weaker on rentals and AI.
Full in-depth reviews of 5+ Rezdy alternatives, scored on pricing, channel distribution, rentals, AI, waivers, and support.
Read the full reviewFREQUENTLY ASKED
The questions operators ask before switching from Rezdy. Contact us if yours isn't here.
Contact UsYes. Rezdy is well-suited for pure tour and activity operators, especially those relying on OTA distribution — Rezdy Channel Manager connects to 100+ OTAs and 20,000+ reselling agents. The limitations are cost (entry tier $49/mo + 3%), no native AI, no native waivers (Smartwaiver required), and thin rental support.
$23/mo + 2% vs Rezdy's $49/mo + 3%. Native AI, waivers & maintenance included. 21-day free trial, no sales call.
