Find your tier
Fellow Traveler has 8 member types — from free explorers to premium hosts. See what each unlocks and pick the one that fits your travel style.
For Travelers
5 ways to be a member, based on verification and subscription.
Free Member
- Phone + Email verification
- Browse all trips & travelers
- Save / wishlist trips
- Basic chat with hosts
- Limit: 2 trips/month
- No verified badge
- No premium filters
Verified Member
- Free + Aadhaar + PAN verified
- ✓ Verified badge on profile
- Unlimited trip joins
- ₹50,000 wallet limit
- Earn referral commissions
- Trip review eligibility
- Higher trust score (70/100)
Premium Member
- Verified + everything below
- ⚡ Priority joins on full trips
- 🔒 Verified-only filter
- 🚀 Profile boost (3× views)
- +5% extra referral commission
- Exclusive premium-only trips
- Premium support (under 30 min)
Travel Trust
- Verified + Passport or DL
- 🌍 International Travel Trust badge
- Can join international trips
- ₹2,00,000 wallet limit
- Trust score boost (+0.6)
- Faster escrow release (24h → 4h)
- Best for international travelers
Sponsor Member
- Verified + opted-in to sponsoring
- 💰 "Pays for both" tag on profile
- Featured in solo-travelers section
- Pay your partner's trip cost
- Sponsor security deposits
- 2× more profile views
- Toggle anytime in profile settings
For Hosts & Organizers
3 host levels — based on experience and rating.
Trip Host
- Create unlimited trips
- Set itinerary & security deposit %
- Approve / decline applicants
- Manage trip chat & expenses
- Earn host commission (70% of trip fee)
- 7-day escrow hold post-trip
Verified Host
- ✓ Verified Organizer badge
- Featured placement on trip pages
- Faster escrow release (7d → 24h)
- 75% commission split (vs 70%)
- Priority customer support
- Eligible for sponsorships & partnerships
- Free Premium membership
Free Trip Sponsor
- Host trips that are free for members
- Featured on Free Trips section (homepage)
- Build a personal following
- Tax-deductible expense tracking
- 2× referral commission boost on signups
- Personal profile banner
- Best for influencers & brands
Full Comparison
All features, side-by-side.
| Feature | Free | Verified | Premium | Travel Trust | Sponsor | Trip Host | Verified Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browse trips | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Verified profile badge | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trips per month | 2 | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ |
| Wallet limit | ₹10k | ₹50k | ₹1L | ₹2L | ₹2L | ₹1L | ₹5L |
| International trips | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Priority joins | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Verified-only filter | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Profile boost (3×) | — | — | ✓ | — | 2× | — | ✓ |
| Create trips | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Host commission | — | — | — | — | — | 70% | 75% |
| Escrow hold time | — | 7 days | 3 days | 4 hours | 7 days | 7 days | 24 hours |
| Featured placement | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Referral commission boost | — | Base | +5% | Base | Base | Base | +10% |
| Customer support | 48h | 24h | 30 min | 24h | 24h | 12h | 30 min |
| Trust score | 40 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 95 |
How to level up
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Day 0Sign up — start as Free Member
Phone + Email verification only. Browse, save trips, basic chat.
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Day 1-7Add Aadhaar + PAN → Verified Member
2-minute DigiLocker flow. Unlimited trips, ✓ badge, ₹50k wallet.
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Day 7-30Subscribe → Premium Member
₹999/mo or 7-day free trial. Priority joins, profile boost, 5% extra commission.
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Trip 2+Become Trip Host
Complete 2 trips → unlock hosting. Create trips, earn 70% commission.
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5 trips, 4.5★+Verified Host
Top tier. 75% commission, faster escrow, free Premium, featured placement.
Frequently asked
Can I switch between member types?
Yes — verification adds permanently, Premium can be cancelled anytime, Sponsor mode toggles in profile settings, Hosting unlocks automatically after 2 completed trips.
Do I need to be a Host to earn commissions?
No. Any Verified Member earns 5-tier referral commissions on paid downline. Hosts earn additional commission from trips they organize.
What if I don't have a passport?
No problem — you stay as Verified Member with access to all India trips. Travel Trust is only needed if you want to join international trips.
Are member types visible to others?
Yes — badges show on your profile (Verified ✓, Premium 👑, Travel Trust 🛡, Sponsor 💰, Verified Host ⭐). This helps build trust with hosts and members.
Ready to find your tier?
Start free — upgrade as you go. No credit card needed to begin.