FareOS vs TBO · B2B travel aggregator
FareOS vs TBO — choosing the right B2B booking platform
Both FareOS and TBO are B2B platforms used by Indian travel agencies for flight and hotel bookings. The right choice depends on whether you need a managed booking portal or a distribution engine you can build an agency operation on top of.
Feature comparison
FareOS vs TBO
| Feature | FareOS | TBO |
|---|---|---|
| Flight suppliers FareOS includes all 3 major GDSs plus 6 direct LCC connections | Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport + 15 others (18 total) | GDS + selected LCC/NDC content |
| Hotel suppliers TBO has strong hotel inventory; FareOS aggregates 6 suppliers | 6 aggregators, 1.4M+ properties | TBO hotel inventory |
| NDC content | Amadeus NDC, Sabre NDC, direct airline NDC | Selected NDC content |
| Sub-agent management | Hierarchical sub-agent accounts, per-agent limits, credit lines | Sub-agent portal available |
| Two-layer markup engine FareOS tracks consolidator markup + sub-agent markup separately per booking | check_circleYes | removeNo |
| Wallet-safe booking gate | Payment debited only after supplier confirms | Standard booking flow |
| AI assistant (eva) | Anthropic Claude-powered, built in | removeNo |
| Back-office (accounting, CRM, VAT/GST) | FareOS SME: full double-entry + VAT/GST invoicing + CRM + BSP | Basic back-office tools |
| API access | Full booking API, normalised across all suppliers | API available for integrators |
| Built-in tech stack | Go microservices, React, AI-native | Established platform |
| Holiday packages TBO has packaged holidays; FareOS focuses on flights, hotels, and back-office | removeNo | check_circleYes |
| Insurance TBO offers insurance products | removeNo | check_circleYes |
| Visa TBO offers visa services | removeNo | check_circleYes |
check_circleWhere FareOS wins
- arrow_forwardSub-agent hierarchy with two-layer markup — built for consolidator operations
- arrow_forwardFull GDS + NDC + LCC coverage: Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport, IndiGo, Akasa, Air Arabia, and 12 more
- arrow_forwardWallet-safe booking gate prevents orphan PNRs and partial charges
- arrow_forwardFareOS SME: complete back-office — accounting, CRM, VAT/GST invoicing, BSP reconciliation
- arrow_forwardAI assistant eva (Anthropic Claude) built into the booking workflow
- arrow_forwardBuilt in Go — designed for high concurrency and throughput
- arrow_forwardIndia's first registered Anthropic Claude Partner for Travel Tech
infoWhere TBO may fit better
- arrow_forwardTBO has a broader product portfolio: holiday packages, insurance, visa
- arrow_forwardTBO is an established platform with a large existing network of agencies
- arrow_forwardTBO may be easier to onboard for agencies that only need a straightforward booking portal
Our take
Which platform fits your agency?
FareOS is the stronger choice for consolidators and agencies that need sub-agent management, multi-GDS depth, full post-booking automation, and a complete back-office. TBO is a good fit for agencies that want a single portal with a broader travel product range (holidays, insurance, visa) and don't need the deeper agency-ops capabilities.
FareOS vs TBO
Common questions
Can I switch from TBO to FareOS without disrupting my agency operations?add
FareOS has onboarded agencies switching from other platforms. The typical onboarding timeline is a few weeks. The team handles supplier connection setup, and your existing agency data can be migrated to FareOS SME.
Does FareOS cover the same flight inventory as TBO?add
FareOS connects to 22 flight suppliers including all 3 major GDSs (Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport), 6 direct LCC connections (IndiGo, Akasa, Air India Express, Air Arabia, Riyadh Air, Jazeera Airways), and aggregators (TripJack, TBO, AerTicket). For most India-based agencies, coverage is comparable or better.
Does FareOS have a hotel offering?add
Yes. FareOS aggregates 6 hotel suppliers — NUI/Nuitée, RezLive, TBO, TripJack, ZentrumHub, and SynXis — covering 1.4 million+ properties globally.
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