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Campspot figures include 10% marketplace commission + $3/booking fee + 2.5% credit card processing. Hipcamp figures reflect 15% host commission. Airbnb figures reflect 15.5% host-only fee (October 2025 pricing). Portage reflects $0 host commission — guest pays a 5.9% service fee separately.
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| Campspot | Hipcamp | Airbnb | Portage (Free) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | Subscription required | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Commission per booking | 10% + $3 per booking | 15% (private) 12.5% (PMS) |
15.5% host fee | 0% — you keep your full rate |
| Credit card processing | +2.5% additional | Included in commission | Included in fee | Not applicable — you collect payment |
| Guest fee (paid by guest) | Varies | ~10–15% on top | 14.1–16.5% on top | 8% booking fee (guest pays, not you) |
| Rate parity required | Reported by operators | Yes — cannot price lower elsewhere | Not formally enforced | Never — price however you want |
| Annual contract | Reported by operators | No | No | No — cancel anytime |
| Phone support | Limited — reported 5–7 day wait | No — AI chatbot only | No — help centre only | Yes — real people, answer the phone |
| Listing control | Operator-managed | Hipcamp can pause/remove without notice | Account suspension with limited appeal | You approve everything before it goes live |
| Designed for campgrounds | Yes | Primarily US, limited Canadian focus | No — urban hospitality product | Yes — built for Canadian outdoor operators |
| Payout timing | Not publicly documented | Tuesday after checkout, 4–5 days (CA) | ~24 hours after check-in | Immediate — you collect payment directly |
These are documented, sourced reviews — not our interpretation.
Source: Capterra verified reviews, April 2026
Source: BBB complaints + Trustpilot (5,900+ reviews), April 2026
Source: Airbnb host forums + documented platform changes, April 2026
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