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AdventureLog vs TREK
Both stand on travel itinerary apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Choose AdventureLog if you want a self-hosted place to organize travel records, shared itineraries, and map-based travel history. Look elsewhere if you do not want to manage a Docker-based installation on a listed host environment.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+3
TREK brings trip planning and collaboration into a self-hosted package, with itinerary, reservation, budget, and packing tools. Its free AGPL-3.0 license and deployment options suit users prepared to operate it themselves.
Visit TREKThe facts
| AdventureLog | TREK | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | adventurelog.app | liketrek.com |
| On travel itinerary apps | #2 of 45 | #1 of 45 |
AdventureLog: what it does well
- Location records can include photos, notes, dates, and visit history.
- Multi-day trips support flights, lodging, checklists, and shared planning.
- Tracks visited countries, regions, and cities with statistics and milestones.
- Includes an interactive map, full-text search, and custom categories.
- Open source under GPL-3.0 with a free self-hosted plan.
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires Docker Engine and Docker Compose v2.
- First boot requires 2 GB RAM.
- Installation calls for a Linux or macOS host with Docker.
TREK: what it does well
- Collaborators can edit itineraries together in real time.
- Budgets support multiple currencies and per-person totals.
- Stores reservation details, files, and statuses.
- Scheduled snapshots support retention policies.
- Free for personal and internal company use.
What to know first
- Trip data is stored in a SQLite file on operator-controlled hardware.
- Google Places is optional; OpenStreetMap is the default.
- The live demo resets every hour.
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