Generic booking platforms like FareHarbor, Checkfront, and Rezdy were built for tours and experiences. They can book time slots, but they don't understand the operational reality of running a physical venue — waivers, walk-ins, group chaos, and capacity limits.
wakesys vs FareHarbor
See how wakesys stacks up feature by feature.
Why operators choose wakesys over FareHarbor
Real reasons from real park operators who made the switch.
Purpose-built for activity parks
FareHarbor and Checkfront are for tours and experiences. wakesys is specifically built for activity venues with physical capacity limits.
Real waiver integration
Generic platforms treat waivers as an afterthought (if at all). wakesys waivers are built into the booking flow — guests sign before they arrive.
Group booking done right
Birthday party? Share a claim link. Each parent claims their kids and signs their own waivers. No more chaos at check-in.
Integrated point of sale
FareHarbor doesn't have a POS. wakesys unifies online and walk-in bookings in a single manifest. One-tap check-in, real-time capacity.
Mobile-first, not mobile-adapted
wakesys was designed for phones from the start. 60-second checkout, Apple Pay, thumb-friendly UI.
Lower fees guaranteed
FareHarbor charges 6%+ per booking. wakesys is free for 2026, and we promise our 2027 pricing will be significantly lower than FareHarbor.
What sets wakesys apart
Features you won't find anywhere else.
Pre-Arrival Digital Waivers
Generic booking platforms don't understand waivers. wakesys builds waivers into the booking flow. Guests sign at home, groups share claim links, and check-in is instantaneous.
Unified Guest Manifest
FareHarbor and Checkfront only know about online bookings. wakesys gives you a single view of all guests — online and walk-in — with real-time capacity across every time slot.
Integrated Point of Sale
Tour platforms don't have a POS because tours don't need one. Activity parks do. wakesys includes a full POS for walk-in sales, check-in, and day-of operations.
Built for Physical Venues
FareHarbor was built for kayak tours. Checkfront was built for rentals. wakesys was built for activity parks with physical capacity limits, time slots, and high-volume group bookings.
How to switch from FareHarbor
Most parks are live within a single day. Here's the typical migration path.
Book a Demo
Schedule a 15-minute call with our team. We'll show you wakesys and discuss how it differs from generic booking platforms.
Export Your Data
Export your products and booking history from FareHarbor. We'll help you map your offerings to wakesys.
Set Up wakesys
Import your products and configure your booking flow. Get access to features FareHarbor doesn't offer — like waivers and POS.
Connect Payments
Link your Stripe account directly. Significantly lower fees than FareHarbor.
Configure Waivers
Set up digital waivers — something FareHarbor doesn't have. Enable pre-arrival signing and group claim links.
Train Your Team
Introduce your staff to the integrated POS. They'll have a unified view of online and walk-in guests.
Go Live
Embed the wakesys booking widget on your site. Free for 2026, lower fees from 2027.
Switching from FareHarbor?
Common questions answered.
FareHarbor and Checkfront are excellent tour and experience platforms. But they weren't designed for activity parks with physical venues, capacity limits, and waiver requirements. They lack integrated waivers, POS systems, and the unified guest manifest that venues need.