PayCamp vs Marina Master
Traditional marina software vs cloud-native platform
Marina Master: Annual licence + per-berth fees · PayCamp: Flat monthly from £49/mo
PayCamp
UK-native, cloud-first platform
Marina Master
License-based, annual contracts
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Online booking calendar
Visual berth/mooring view
Visitor moorings
Waiting list management
Cloud-based (no install)
Professional invoicing with VAT
Electricity metering & billing
Xero-ready CSV exports
Online card payments
QR code pay point
Self-service payment portal
BSS certificate tracking
Insurance document tracking
Expiry alerts & reminders
Branded partner website
Custom domain support
Multi-site management
Role-based staff access
Boat hire management (HireHelm)
Yard/workshop management
Connected trade services (ServicePay)
Automatic software updates
An honest comparison
Both are capable tools. Here is where each one tends to fit best.
PayCamp is the better fit for
UK marinas wanting cloud-native, flat-priced software with metering, compliance and an included website.
Marina Master is the better fit for
Marinas committed to Marina Master’s established, installable software and per-berth licensing.
The key difference
Marina Master is a traditional, installable marina system. PayCamp is cloud-native with flat pricing and a connected ecosystem.
Typical PayCamp operator
A UK marina that wants modern cloud software without per-berth licensing.
Why Operators Choose PayCamp
Cloud-native — no software to install, automatic updates, access from anywhere
Flat monthly pricing with no per-berth charges
Branded partner website included at no extra cost
Towpath Digital ecosystem: HireHelm, Yard Manager, ServicePay, GotAPal
UK VAT, BSS compliance, and electricity metering built in from day one
PayCamp Pricing
From £49/mo
Flat monthly fee. Every feature on every plan. No per-berth or per-booking charges.
Marina Master Pricing
Annual licence + per-berth fees
License-based, annual contracts
Part of the Towpath Digital Ecosystem
PayCamp isn't a standalone tool — it's part of a connected platform. HireHelm for boat hire, Yard Manager for workshops, ServicePay for trades, and GotAPal for community connections. All sharing one customer database and one login.
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