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Airbnb Experiences vs ToursByLocals
Airbnb Experiences and ToursByLocals are both tour platforms. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800 on Airbnb Experiences and $750–$800 on ToursByLocals, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800 on Airbnb Experiences and $750–$800 on ToursByLocals, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer and PayPal. Only Airbnb Experiences offers Payoneer.
- ToursByLocals screens providers before they can join, while Airbnb Experiences is open to anyone.
- ToursByLocals is the older platform — founded in 2008, 8 years before Airbnb Experiences (2016).
- Airbnb Experiences is based in United States, ToursByLocals in Canada.
Which should you choose?
Choose Airbnb Experiences if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You want to withdraw via Payoneer.
- You are just starting out and want to sign up without a screening.
Choose ToursByLocals if…
- You are an experienced professional ready to pass a screening.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2008).
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Airbnb Experiences
Airbnb marketplace for hosted activities - locals run tours, classes, and adventures, with Airbnb taking about…
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ToursByLocals
A private tour marketplace connecting 400,000 travelers a year with 5,000+ vetted local guides in 175 countrie…
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| Type | Tour platforms like GetYourGuide | Tour platforms like GetYourGuide |
| Category | Travel & Experiences | Travel & Experiences |
| Vetted | No | Yes |
| Work from home | No | No |
| Fees | About 20% commission | 20-25% commission - guides keep ~80% |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, PayPal, Payoneer | Bank transfer, PayPal |
| Availability | Worldwide | 175 countries |
| Founded | 2016 | 2008 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, United States | Vancouver, Canada |
| Popularity | 47 views · 0 likes | 57 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Airbnb Experiences or ToursByLocals?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800 on Airbnb Experiences and $750–$800 on ToursByLocals, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are Airbnb Experiences and ToursByLocals available?
Airbnb Experiences: Worldwide. ToursByLocals: 175 countries.
Which is easier to join, Airbnb Experiences or ToursByLocals?
Airbnb Experiences — anyone can sign up, while ToursByLocals screens providers before accepting them.