Source-code travel booking software is a booking platform delivered as code you deploy on your own servers, instead of renting it as a hosted service. The ReservationHub Source Code edition is the same platform as the SaaS edition — 110+ supplier integrations, white-label B2B and B2C storefronts, agent finance — under a one-time licence, so you control where data lives and how the product evolves.
Who chooses the source-code edition
- Data-residency requirements — when customer and booking data must stay in a specific country or on your own infrastructure.
- Deep customisation — when your workflows, products or markets need changes a shared SaaS cannot accept.
- Outgrowing SaaS — when volume, multi-region hosting or enterprise control make running your own instance the better economics.
Build, rent or own
| Build from scratch | Rent (SaaS) | Own (Source Code) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to market | Longest — every supplier integration built and certified by you | Fastest — minutes once supplier agreements are signed | 2–6 weeks, depending on scope |
| Supplier integrations | You build and maintain each one | Included and maintained | Included in the codebase |
| Hosting and data | Yours | Hosted for you | Yours |
| Customisation | Unlimited, at your cost | Configuration within the product | Code-level |
| Pricing model | Engineering payroll | Subscription | One-time licence |
The trade-offs are covered in depth in build vs buy a travel booking engine.
What you get in the codebase
- Search and booking across GDS (Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport with your own credentials), 37 NDC carriers, 100+ low-cost carriers, hotels, transfers, activities and visas.
- White-label B2C storefronts and a B2B portal with sub-agent logins, tiered markup and credit limits.
- PNR automation — import, transfer, real-time void, refund and reissue — and an integrated GDS terminal (see agency automation).
- Agent finance: automated invoicing, live agent and supplier balances, auto-reconciliation and credit-limit stop-sale.
- Multi-currency and multi-language.
Same platform, three editions
| Edition | Choose it when | Typical go-live | Pricing model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud SaaS | You want to sell fast, with hosting, upgrades and supplier maintenance handled for you | Minutes, once supplier agreements are signed | Subscription |
| Source Code | You need data-residency control or deep customisation on your own servers | 2–6 weeks, depending on scope | One-time licence |
| Travel API (TripGic) | You are building your own website, app or agent front end | Depends on your build | Usage-based |
Because the editions share one platform, you can start on SaaS and move to Source Code later without re-platforming. Revenue intelligence is offered the same way: TRI’s Enterprise plan is a self-hosted Source Code edition.
Frequently asked questions
What is source-code travel booking software?
It is a travel booking platform delivered as source code for you to deploy and run on your own servers, rather than a hosted subscription. You control hosting, data location and code-level changes.
Is the source-code edition the same as the SaaS platform?
Yes. The ReservationHub Source Code edition is the same platform as the SaaS edition, delivered for self-hosting — with the same supplier integrations, storefronts and agent finance.
How long does deployment take?
Typically 2–6 weeks, depending on the scope of customisation and integrations.
How is it licensed?
The Source Code edition is sold under a one-time licence. Pricing is quoted per business — contact sales.
Can I keep my GDS accounts?
Yes. Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport connect with your existing PCC / Office ID / SID credentials.
Can I switch from SaaS to source code later?
Yes. The editions share one platform, so moving from SaaS to self-hosted does not mean changing products.
Related pages
- ReservationHub →
- Build vs buy →
- White-label booking engine →
- InnoTravelTech platform →
- Cloud infrastructure services →
- Platform comparison →
Talk to us about a source-code licence scoped to your markets, suppliers and hosting.
