Alternatives/Rexby
hotspot vs Rexby
The Rexby alternative for travel creators who already have an audience.
Rexby keeps 20% of what you sell to your own followers — and up to 50% if they discover you through them. hotspot takes a flat 10% on any sale, no matter where the buyer came from. Your audience, your margin.
What is Rexby?
All-in-one platform to host and sell travel guides, focused on bloggers and long-form itineraries.
Side by side
| Criterion | hotspot | Rexby |
|---|---|---|
| Fee (your own audience) | 10% flat | 20% |
| Fee (platform-driven audience) | 10% flat | Up to 50% |
| Free maps allowed | Yes — no cap | Limited |
| Individual spot unlock / free preview | Yes | No |
| Bundle discounts across your maps | Automatic | Manual |
| Format | Interactive map + pins | Long-form guide + map |
| Payouts | Stripe, your bank | Stripe, your bank |
| Setup time | ~5 min | Onboarding + review |
Why creators move to hotspot
Flat fee, no traffic tax
10% per sale. Period. Rexby can take up to 50% on customers who find you through their surface — a steep tax if you're already the one driving attention.
Built for Instagram & TikTok, not blog readers
hotspot cards are designed to survive a swipe-up. Link in bio, one-tap unlock, done. Rexby's UX is closer to a long-form travel blog CMS.
Spot-level protection
Preview spots are free. Paid spots are locked until checkout — no screenshot leak, no Notion copy-paste. Rexby ships a full guide; you can't gate individual pins.
Live in 5 minutes
Drop a Google Maps pin, add a line, upload a photo, set a price. No onboarding call, no approval queue.
Comparing to other options
Ready to migrate?
Bring your audience. Keep 90%. Set up a real paid map in under 5 minutes.
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