01 / Get discovered
Your guide page.
Give anglers one place to discover your trips, photos, and availability. Free pages include direct inquiries; Full adds online booking.
Product capabilities
Built for the business
behind every trip.
A quick look at how guideOS helps guides get discovered, manage bookings, understand their business, and plan around conditions.
02 / Plan
Own your schedule.
Manage availability, bookings, and fishing days in one calendar.
03 / Run
Know your numbers.
See revenue, balances, and business performance without spreadsheets.
04 / Prepare
Know the conditions.
Bring weather, tides, wind, and water conditions into your daily planning.
Behind every trip: client records, waivers, expenses, customer campaigns, and optional AI assistance—all in one platform.
guideOS vs. other platforms
More than a booking marketplace.
guideOS is built to run the entire guide business—not just generate bookings. Compare the tools guides use before, during, and after a trip, and see how a flat monthly subscription can compare with marketplace commissions.
The summary below reflects typical marketplace capabilities. Select Show detailed comparison for the individual platform breakdown.
| Business capability | guideOS Full | Typical marketplace |
|---|---|---|
| Marketplace discovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Direct booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar and scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client relationship management | ✓ | Partial / varies |
| Waivers and client workflow | ✓ | Partial / varies |
| Expenses and revenue tracking | ✓ | Partial / varies |
| Weather, tides, and conditions | ✓ | Partial / varies |
| Automated client communication | ✓ | Partial / varies |
| Marketing and social content tools | ✓ | Partial / varies |
| Searchable public content | ✓ | Partial / varies |
| Free public guide webpage after trial | ✓ | Not generally included |
| Marketplace commission | 0% | Fees vary by provider |
Typical marketplace capabilities and fees vary by provider and plan. Standard payment processing fees may apply.