Playo Commission vs Your Own Booking Link: The Maths
Playo commission explained for turf owners: how marketplaces charge venue partners, what you get for it, and the maths against your own booking link.
Marketplaces help players find you. Your own booking link and WhatsApp booking keep your regulars booking with you directly, with the money going straight to your UPI.
Booking marketplaces such as Playo, Hudle and KheloMore help players discover venues. Their fees differ: Playo describes its venue-partner fee as a small commission per successful booking, while Hudle advertises 0% commission on its listing page, so check exactly what your own partner agreement covers. A marketplace can be worth paying for when it brings new players. It's harder to justify on the regulars who would have booked you anyway. Turf Access is a no-commission alternative for those bookings: your own booking link and WhatsApp booking, with the advance paid straight to your UPI.
| Booking marketplace | Your own booking link (Turf Access) | |
|---|---|---|
| Finding new players | Strong: players browse the app | You bring players: Google Maps, Instagram, WhatsApp groups |
| Cost per booking | Set by your partner agreement | One prepaid credit, no commission |
| Who gets paid | Depends on the platform's payout terms | You, straight to your UPI |
| Your brand | Your venue among many others | Your venue's own page and WhatsApp booking |
| Player contacts | Held by the platform | Your customer list, with every booking |
| Regulars and teams | Booked like anyone else | Regular weekly slots, memberships, coupons |
Many owners use both: a marketplace to be found, and their own link for everyone who already knows them. For a worked comparison with your own numbers, read marketplace commission vs your own booking link.
No monthly fee and no commission. Each online booking uses one prepaid credit, from ₹599 for 50 bookings, and every pack includes free cancellations. Walk-ins and phone bookings you add yourself are free, and new venues start with 20 free bookings.
Turf Access isn't affiliated with Playo, Hudle or KheloMore; their names are used here only to describe the type of service.
Buy booking credits in packs. Each online booking uses one credit; walk-ins and phone bookings you add are free. Prices include GST, and every pack includes 10% free cancellations.
No. Many owners keep a marketplace listing to be found by new players and use their own booking link for regulars, teams and repeat players. Turf Access works alongside any listing; just keep the slots in sync by blocking a marketplace booking on your board.
You prepay booking credits. Each online booking uses one credit, from about ₹12 a booking down to under ₹10 on larger packs. Walk-ins and phone bookings you add yourself are free.
Turf Access is your own booking system, not a marketplace, so it doesn't list you for strangers to browse. Its job is to make booking you easy for everyone you already reach: your regulars, your Google Maps visitors, your Instagram followers and your WhatsApp groups.
You do. Players pay the advance straight to your UPI ID, and the balance at the venue. Turf Access never holds player money.
Playo commission explained for turf owners: how marketplaces charge venue partners, what you get for it, and the maths against your own booking link.
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