Travel Tools & ServicesTrip.com
- Commission
- Up to 7% maximum basic commission across eligible travel products
- Attribution
- 30-day website cookie; 7-day app cookie
- Model
- Booking Commission
Travel publishers, itinerary sites, destination creators, deal publishers and travel agencies with booking intent.
First-party source checked · September 8, 2026Hotel, destination, itinerary and travel-planning publishers with booking-intent traffic.
First-party source checked · September 8, 2026Open the current program pages side by side.
Use the comparison to narrow the choice, then confirm the current qualifying event, attribution and promotion rules on each program before publishing a recommendation.
Travel publishers, itinerary sites, destination creators, deal publishers and travel agencies with booking intent.
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Where the two offers actually diverge.
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Trip.com
booking-commission
Booking.com
qualified-booking
Trip.com
Up to 7% maximum basic commission across eligible travel products
Booking.com
Commission on qualified bookings made through approved affiliate integrations; current public page does not publish one universal rate
Trip.com
30-day website cookie; 7-day app cookie
Booking.com
Verify current CJ/region-specific program terms
Trip.com
Free application; regular users can be activated after registration according to current FAQ
Booking.com
Free registration plus affiliate-network/advertiser approval
Actual rate varies by product and commission plan
Exact commission and attribution should be checked in the network offer
Side-by-side research table.
“Not published” means the reviewed first-party source did not expose that field clearly enough to state it as fact.
| Factor | Trip.com | Booking.com |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Active | Active |
| Category | Travel Tools & Services | Travel Tools & Services |
| Commercial model | Booking Commission | Qualified Booking |
| Commission | Up to 7% maximum basic commission across eligible travel products | Commission on qualified bookings made through approved affiliate integrations; current public page does not publish one universal rate |
| Attribution | 30-day website cookie; 7-day app cookie | Verify current CJ/region-specific program terms |
| Approval | Free application; regular users can be activated after registration according to current FAQ | Free registration plus affiliate-network/advertiser approval |
| Source reviewed | 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-08 |
| Best fit | Travel publishers, itinerary sites, destination creators, deal publishers and travel agencies with booking intent. | Hotel, destination, itinerary and travel-planning publishers with booking-intent traffic. |
Strengths and checks
Reasons to consider it
- Up to 7% maximum basic commission
- 30-day website attribution window
- No website required and free to join according to current FAQ
Verify first
- Actual rate varies by product and commission plan
- App attribution is shorter at 7 days
- Minimum payout and settlement timing should be considered
Strengths and checks
Reasons to consider it
- Free and easy registration is publicly stated
- Strong global hotel-booking intent
- Commission is earned on qualified bookings
Verify first
- Exact commission and attribution should be checked in the network offer
- Qualified-booking rules apply
- Network availability can be region-specific
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