Transform your local knowledge into profit with STQRY Marketplace, where storytellers worldwide connect with curious travelers seeking authentic experiences. From walking audio guides through hidden neighborhoods to immersive museum self-guided tours, our platform handles the technology while you focus on crafting unforgettable journeys that showcase your unique perspective and generate revenue with every download.
Create, publish, and monetize your self-guided tours in one simple marketplace.
Create Your Tour
Create engaging tours in just a few clicks with STQRY Builder, our intuitive platform that makes it easy to design and sell tours online
Set Your Price
Set flexible pricing tiers to effectively monetize your audio guides in the marketplace and maximize your earnings.
Publish & Promote
List your tour on STQRY Marketplace with engaging content and promote it across channels to boost visibility and earn from self-guided tours.
Get Paid for Your Expertise
Watch your earnings grow as travelers discover and purchase your audio tours, while STQRY handles payments so you can focus on sharing your stories.
Why Content Creators Choose STQRY?
Key Features
Tour Creation and Management
Create, edit, and manage self-guided walking tours using tools that allow users to customize routes, add points of interest, and streamline the overall tour experience
Sales Platform
Flexible tour sales via download codes, STQRY’s platform, or in-app purchases—no user registration required, with customizable code options.
Dashboard
Track sales and downloads effortlessly across the platform with a clear, intuitive dashboard that gives you real-time insights and easy-to-use tools.
Publishing Options
Publish your tours and launch them through your own fully branded app for customization, or list them on the STQRY Guide app to widen your audience base.
Flexibility
Maximize STQRY’s flexible platform by creating single or multiple tours with access codes to reach a wider audience and earn commissions.
User Access
Enable multiple users to collaboratively create, manage, and update content, whether you're managing a single tour or multiple tours.
AI Tools
Utilize our built-in translation and text-to-speech generation tools for seamless, multilingual experiences and enhanced accessibility.
Expert Support
Get expert support as our dedicated team works closely with you to help you publish the best tours, offering guidance every step of the way.
Ways to Earn Money with Self-Guided Tours
Code Redemption
Offer and sell access codes with STQRY, your own website, or third parties to unlock specific content from your published tours, all managed seamlessly through the STQRY Marketplace.
In-App Purchases
Elevate your visitor experiences by creating bundled tours and selling them via in-app purchases through the flexible STQRY Guide or your white-label app.
Promotion
Partner with local businesses to promote and sell your tours and in-app offerings, increasing visibility, attracting more visitors, and creating additional sales opportunities from downloads.
Plans & pricing
Billed
Save up to 10% when billed annually!FreeFree per year(or Free / month) | Local & Specialty$240 per year(or $20 / month) | Most Popular Standard Plan$1,188 per year(or $99 / month) | Pro Plan$2,388 per year(or $199 / month) | |
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Fee | ||||
Monthly Fee | Free | $20 | $99 | $199 |
Monthly Native App Addon | N/A | $50 | $50 | $50 |
Credits | ||||
Included Credits | 0 | 20/month | 100/month | 500/month |
Additional Credits | $2 | $1 | $0.60 | $0.30 |
Purchases | ||||
Purchases Via Stqry | You get 50% | You get 50% | You get 60% | You get 80% |
Purchases Via Your Site Or App | 1 credit | 1 credit | 1 credit | 1 credit |
Features | ||||
Powerful Mapping | ||||
Geofence Alerts And Beacons | ||||
Rich Media Support | ||||
Accessibility | ||||
Multilingual Support For 55+ Languages | ||||
Built In Google Translate | ||||
Built In AI Text To Speech | ||||
Quizzes | ||||
Badges | ||||
Support | ||||
Support | Online, email | Online, email | Online, email, phone | Online, email, phone |
Onboarding And Training Call | ||||
Dedicated Onboarding Support | ||||
All plans include…
- Multi-platform (iOS/Android/mobile web)
- Multiple project users
- Multi-lingual support
- No cost bug fixes
- Dedicated onboarding & ongoing support
Things you should know
- White label apps require a setup fee, subscription, and a native app add-on, and are not available on the free plan.
- A credit is consumed when a code is redeemed or an In App Purchase is made which is not subject to the commission.
- Included credits will roll over for a maximum of 12 months. Purchased Credits do not expire.
- Additional credits mean usage beyond your monthly included credits.
- The payout threshold is $150, paid directly to your bank account.
FAQs
How much can I earn selling audio tours?
You can earn money from every purchase of your self-guided tour by setting your own prices and keeping a higher share of revenue through STQRY Marketplace.
What type of content sells best on STQRY Marketplace?
The best-selling tours are those offering authentic, location-based stories, especially from local experts, historians, and storytellers. Visitors look for engaging, high-quality audio content paired with visuals, maps, and insider knowledge they can't get elsewhere.
How do I get paid for my tours?
You can get paid by STQRY through selling your tours and offering flexible access options, including download codes, in-app purchases, and customizable access codes through our platform.
Can I upload and sell tours that I’ve already created on another platform?
Yes, you can upload and sell tours you’ve previously created. STQRY Marketplace supports easy migration and publishing of existing audio content, giving your tours a new audience and monetization channel.
Is my content secure and protected when published on STQRY Marketplace?
Yes, your content is protected on STQRY Marketplace. You maintain full ownership and control, and we ensure secure hosting and payment processing to protect your intellectual property.