Side by side
IPplan 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 LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1
IPplan covers IP address administration, DNS data and access controls in a free self-hosted application. Database choice matters: documentation notes workarounds and less optimal functionality for some non-MySQL options.
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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
| IPplan | TREK | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | 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 | github.com | liketrek.com |
| On travel itinerary apps | #5 of 45 | #1 of 45 |
IPplan: what it does well
- Manages multiple networks and overlapping address space.
- Imports network definitions from three listed formats.
- Includes DNS zone management and XML export.
- Audit log records contents before and after changes.
What to know first
- Requires a web server, PHP and a database.
- Non-MySQL databases may need workarounds.
- Sybase is listed as untested.
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.