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*Get 100% of your remaining Tourwriter contract value credited to Ratiba. We handle the migration, onboard your team for free, and you don't pay until your current contract expires.
Trusted by tour operators and travel companies worldwide
Tourwriter is built for the global tour market. Ratiba is built for safari operators who need speed, accuracy, and beautiful client-facing proposals without the bloat.
Tourwriter serves the global tour market — from city breaks to cruises. Ratiba is purpose-built for East African safari operators. Every feature, from game-drive scheduling to lodge availability, is designed around how you actually run trips.
Tourwriter sends branded PDFs or basic online links. Ratiba generates interactive, mobile-optimized proposals your clients can view, comment on, and approve — all in real time, no downloads needed.
Tourwriter charges $99–$299 per user per month. A 5-person team on their Premium plan costs $1,245/mo. Ratiba offers flat plans starting at $49/mo — add your whole team without worrying about ballooning costs.
A side-by-side look at what you get with Ratiba versus Tourwriter.
| Features | Ratiba | Tourwriter |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop itinerary builder | ||
| Client-facing live proposals | ||
| Real-time lodge availability | ||
| Automated costing & margins | ||
| Multi-currency support | ||
| Branded PDF exports | ||
| Live proposal links (no PDFs) | ||
| Safari-specific templates | ||
| Supplier payment tracking | ||
| CRM & lead management | ||
| API access | ||
| Unlimited team members (Business) | ||
| WhatsApp integration | ||
| Mobile-optimized proposals | ||
| Free onboarding & migration |
More features, fewer restrictions, and pricing that actually makes sense for safari businesses.
Ratiba: $49/mo
Tourwriter: $99/user/mo
Ratiba: $99/mo (3 members)
Tourwriter: $149/user/mo (Pro)
Ratiba: $249/mo (unlimited members)
Tourwriter: $249/user/mo (Premium)
Everything Ratiba offers (that Tourwriter doesn't)
Tourwriter is a solid general tour operator tool with strong itinerary building and CRM features. However, it was designed for the global market — not specifically for safari operations in East Africa. Ratiba is purpose-built for safari operators with features like game-drive scheduling and lodge availability.
Tourwriter charges per user: $99/mo (Starter), $149/mo (Pro), or $249–$299/mo (Premium). A 5-person team on Premium costs $1,245/mo. Ratiba offers flat pricing starting at $49/mo, with the Business plan at $249/mo for unlimited team members.
Yes. Ratiba offers free onboarding and migration assistance. We help you move your supplier data, itinerary templates, and team over to Ratiba at no extra cost.
Tourwriter primarily generates branded PDF proposals and basic online links. Ratiba creates interactive, mobile-optimized live proposals that clients can view, comment on, and approve in real time — no downloads required.
Yes. Ratiba supports multi-currency pricing and automatic conversion, just like Tourwriter. Both platforms let you quote in your client's currency while tracking costs in your base currency.
For small safari companies, Ratiba is significantly more affordable. Tourwriter's per-user pricing makes it expensive even for 2–3 person teams. Ratiba's Starter plan at $49/mo includes everything a small operator needs to start sending professional proposals.