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Meridian vs Pilot
Both stand on ai travel planners. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneWeb
Meridian combines map planning, itinerary collaboration, booking records, and trip recaps in a free service. It fits travelers who want shared, location-focused planning rather than a simple list of reservations.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Pilot combines itinerary planning, discovery and collaboration with mobile access and booking-file imports. The core plan is free; groups considering full-service planning should account for its per-attendee, per-night fee.
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| Meridian | Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Full-Service Planning: $49, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Pilot |
| Website | meridiantrip.app | pilotplans.com |
| On ai travel planners | #122 of 161 | #5 of 161 |
Meridian: what it does well
- Interactive map supports discovery and routes
- AI companion searches current web information
- Collaborative editing by email invitation
- Booking records support attachments
- Print-ready trip recap can be shared
What to know first
- Available only on iOS and web
- Walking directions open through Apple Maps or Google Maps
- AI companion depends on itinerary and web search
Pilot: what it does well
- Collaborators can join by email or link without a group-size limit.
- AI can generate itineraries and parse booking files.
- Mobile itineraries are available offline.
- Free group-rate sourcing for groups of 8 or more.
- Trips can be exported to PDF.
What to know first
- Some mobile functionality is limited during early development.
- Full-service planning costs $49 per attendee per night.
- No free trial is listed.
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