Side by side
Pilot vs Vacay
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 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.
Visit Pilot Free plan iPhone
Vacay combines place discovery with editable itineraries and map-based daily plans. Its free access, in-app purchases, and iOS 18 requirement define the main buying considerations.
Visit VacayThe facts
| Pilot | Vacay | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Full-Service Planning: $49, paid once | Monthly: $9.99 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | Pilot | Not published |
| Website | pilotplans.com | vacayapp.co |
| On ai travel planners | #5 of 161 | #98 of 161 |
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.
Vacay: what it does well
- Swipe discovery turns liked places into itineraries
- Daily plans show time, location, and maps
- Itineraries can be edited, saved, and tracked
- Site says itinerary creation is unlimited
- Offers curated restaurants, activities, landmarks, and favorites
What to know first
- Requires iOS 18 or later
- iPhone-only platform
- Paid features use in-app purchases
- Apple has not verified the privacy disclosure