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Hopper vs Tripadvisor
Both stand on best travel planning apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Hopper combines booking, price predictions, trip watches, and optional flexibility services across travel categories. Check platform restrictions and cancellation terms before booking.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Travelers can use Tripadvisor to explore trip options and member opinions without a stated consumer subscription price. Hotels considering Business Advantage should weigh its listing and analytics features against location-dependent pricing and cancellation terms.
Visit TripadvisorThe facts
| Hopper | Tripadvisor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Business Advantage: $99 a year |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hopper.com | tripadvisor.com |
| On best travel planning apps | #1 of 24 | #3 of 24 |
Hopper: what it does well
- Predicts possible low prices
- Sends watched-trip notifications
- Books flights, hotels, cars, and homes
- Offers optional cancellation services
- Human booking support available
What to know first
- No price matching after purchase
- Many bookings are app-only
- Account creation requires SMS capability
- Tablet account creation is unsupported
Tripadvisor: what it does well
- Search hotels, activities, restaurants, and cruises
- Available on web, Android, and iOS
- Hotels can feature a review and media carousel
- Business analytics include page traffic and referral clicks
What to know first
- Business Advantage minimum is $99 a year
- Business Advantage pricing varies by hotel profile and location
- Cancellation after 30 days takes effect at term end
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