ShareTrip Rewards vs Journli (2026): selling itineraries vs earning booking commission
Journli is a marketplace where travelers sell their itineraries: the creator sets a price and earns on every purchase, minus Journli's service fee. ShareTrip Rewards does the opposite — itineraries are free to read, and the traveler earns 40% of the referral commission when someone books a direct partner hotel from their trip and the stay takes place. Choose Journli to be paid per itinerary; choose ShareTrip if you want free, proof-checked trips and income tied to real bookings.
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| ShareTrip Rewards | Journli | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Travel marketplace built from real trips; travelers publish trips they took, with 5–10 scores for hotels, restaurants and attractions | Marketplace to discover, create and sell detailed itineraries from real travelers |
| How sharers earn | 40% of the referral commission the platform actually receives when someone books from your trip; direct partners pay 10% of the pre-VAT price, only for stays that took place | Creators set their own price and earn each time a traveler buys the itinerary; payouts through Stripe |
| Cost to use | Free for travelers; itineraries are free to read | Free plan: 15% service fee; Pro: $6/month with a 5% fee; plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing |
| Proof of travel | Required — photos, vouchers or receipts, reviewed by moderators (receipts stay private) | Not stated as a requirement on its site |
| Booking model | Direct partner hotels, attractions and guides booked on the platform (no OTA in between); some links go through affiliate partners; private offers from up to 5 providers | Sells the itinerary itself; not a hotel booking platform |
| Languages | 17 languages; each published trip is machine-translated automatically | English site |
| Apps | Web + Android app (Google Play); trips can be dictated by voice | Browser-based and mobile-friendly; its site says no download is needed |
| Maturity / size | New (launched 2026), small catalogue so far | Established catalogue of itineraries across many countries |
Facts about Journli are taken from its own website as of September 2026 and may change.
Where Journli is stronger
- Direct, predictable income per sale — you don't depend on a reader booking a specific hotel.
- You control the price of your itinerary.
- A larger existing catalogue of itineraries than ShareTrip's today.
Where ShareTrip Rewards is different
- Only trips the author actually took can be published, with proof of travel checked by moderators.
- Hotels, attractions and guides join as direct partners — no online travel agency in between.
- Partners pay commission only on stays and services that actually took place; the traveler who recommended gets 40% of it.
- Travelers can send one private request and get offers from up to 5 providers.
- 17 site languages with automatic translation of every trip; trips can be told by voice; Android app.
Who should choose which
Choose ShareTrip Rewards if you want readers to get your trip for free, you want proof-of-travel credibility, and you prefer to earn from real bookings at the hotels you recommend.
Choose Journli if you have a detailed, polished itinerary that people will pay for, and you want to set the price and be paid per sale.
FAQ
Is Journli or ShareTrip better for earning from itineraries?
It depends on the model you want. Journli pays per itinerary sold (you set the price; Journli keeps a 15% service fee on the free plan or 5% on Pro, plus payment processing). ShareTrip Rewards keeps itineraries free and pays you 40% of the commission it receives when readers book a direct partner hotel from your trip and the stay takes place.
Do I have to prove I took the trip?
On ShareTrip Rewards, yes: every published trip needs proof of travel (photos, vouchers or receipts) reviewed by moderators, and receipts stay private. Journli's site does not state such a requirement.
Can I use both?
Yes. They do not conflict: you can sell a detailed guide on Journli and share the trip you took, with your hotel and restaurant scores, on ShareTrip Rewards.