FareOS vs Amadeus (direct) · Global Distribution System (GDS)
FareOS vs Amadeus direct — for agencies evaluating their distribution stack
Amadeus is the world's largest GDS. Agencies can connect directly through Amadeus Selling Platform Connect (SPC) or build on the Amadeus Self-Service API. FareOS includes Amadeus — both GDS and NDC — alongside 16 other suppliers. Here's how the two approaches compare.
Feature comparison
FareOS vs Amadeus (direct)
| Feature | FareOS | Amadeus (direct) |
|---|---|---|
| Flight inventory FareOS treats Amadeus as one of 22 connected suppliers | Amadeus GDS + Amadeus NDC + Sabre + Travelport + 15 more (18 total) | Amadeus GDS content |
| NDC content | Amadeus NDC + Sabre NDC + direct airline NDC | Amadeus NDC (MPTB) |
| LCC content | 6 direct LCCs: IndiGo, Akasa, Air India Express, Air Arabia, Riyadh Air, Jazeera | Limited LCC via Amadeus or separate deals |
| Hotel content | 6 aggregators, 1.4M+ properties | Amadeus hotel content |
| Sub-agent management Amadeus SPC is an agent-facing portal, not a sub-agent management system | check_circleYes | removeNo |
| Markup and commission tracking | Two-layer markup engine, per-booking tracking | Basic fare mark-up in SPC |
| Back-office tools | FareOS SME: accounting, CRM, VAT/GST invoicing, BSP reconciliation | Requires separate mid-office software |
| AI assistant | eva — Anthropic Claude-powered, built in | removeNo |
| Wallet-safe booking gate | check_circleYes | Standard GDS booking flow |
| GDS fee structure GDS fees for direct connections can be significant for high-volume agencies | FareOS bundles GDS access — one deployment cost | Direct GDS segment fees apply |
check_circleWhere FareOS wins
- arrow_forwardMulti-source: Amadeus + 17 more suppliers in one normalised search and booking flow
- arrow_forwardLCC content direct — IndiGo, Akasa, Air Arabia — that Amadeus alone doesn't cover efficiently
- arrow_forwardSub-agent management with two-layer markup, built in
- arrow_forwardComplete back-office: accounting, CRM, VAT/GST invoicing, BSP reconciliation via FareOS SME
- arrow_forwardWallet-safe booking gate — no charges until supplier confirms
- arrow_forwardAI assistant eva built into the booking workflow
infoWhere Amadeus (direct) may fit better
- arrow_forwardDirect Amadeus connection gives the deepest access to Amadeus-specific features and BSP billing
- arrow_forwardAmadeus SPC has a large ecosystem of agency tools and training resources
- arrow_forwardHigh-volume agencies with existing Amadeus relationships may prefer the direct channel
Our take
Which platform fits your agency?
For agencies that predominantly book Amadeus content and already have a mid-office tool, a direct Amadeus connection is a valid choice. FareOS adds value when you need multi-supplier coverage (especially LCC + NDC), sub-agent management, and a complete back-office — all without managing separate supplier contracts.
FareOS vs Amadeus (direct)
Common questions
Does FareOS include Amadeus content?add
Yes. FareOS includes both Amadeus GDS (via SOAP web services) and Amadeus NDC. Amadeus content is normalised into the same search results as fares from Sabre, Travelport, TripJack, IndiGo, and all other connected suppliers.
What Amadeus capabilities does FareOS support?add
FareOS supports Amadeus search, review (with reshop), hold, book, ticket, cancel, void, refund, seat maps, ancillaries, reissue, fare rules, branded fares, booking status, and divide booking — one of the most complete tier-1 integrations in the platform.
Does FareOS charge GDS segment fees on top?add
FareOS bundles supplier access as part of the platform deployment. Pricing is per-agency and based on your supplier mix and usage — not per-segment. Contact us for a quote.
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