Brownbook vs Tripadvisor

Brownbook is a global business listing directory where people can add listings, update details, and review businesses. Owners can claim listings to verify information and take control, enrich profiles with text, photos, and videos, and receive alerts about reviews. Brownbook also offers BLINX, a mobile-optimised business bio page with a short URL and QR code. The free business listing costs nothing. For bulk listing work, the Publisher API supports searching, inserting, editing, and deleting listings; it costs $0.10 a month, billed per listing per month, and requires a signed API agreement and an authorized OAuth key or token. Commercial users may not submit more than five listings for gain unless using the authorized API under a commercial agreement. Brownbook says listings can support search visibility and attract customers. The service is available on the web and through an API, and offers help pages and an email contact form.

Tripadvisor is a travel planning service that collects member reviews and opinions about destinations, accommodations, restaurants, and activities. Travelers can search hotels, things to do, restaurants, and cruises, as well as review and explore without a stated consumer subscription price. Tripadvisor says its recommendations draw on more than a billion traveler reviews and opinions. The service is available on the web and through Android and iOS apps. Hotels can subscribe to Business Advantage, a paid advertising option with profile controls, special offers, and a website link for direct bookings. Hotels can feature a favorite review, display a photo and video carousel, and add up to four contact points such as a phone number, email, or website. Business Advantage analytics cover market comparisons, page traffic, referral clicks, and engagement with listing features. Its minimum listed subscription price is $99 a year for a 12-month term, with actual pricing varying by hotel location, size, and profile. Cancellation within 30 days of signup or renewal receives a prorated refund; later cancellation takes effect at the term end.