Side by side
TREK vs Tripping
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 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.
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Tripping combines AI planning with manual editing, imports, maps, and partial offline access on iPhone. Its privacy statements and device security controls are clearly described, while subscription requirements may apply to some features.
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| TREK | Tripping | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Tripping |
| Website | liketrek.com | tripping.dev |
| On ai travel planners | #1 of 161 | #93 of 161 |
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.
Tripping: what it does well
- Generates day-by-day AI itineraries
- Supports up to three travel styles
- Imports TXT, CSV, and PDF plans
- Most generated itinerary works offline
- Includes maps and editable itinerary days
What to know first
- Only available for iPhone
- Creating trips needs an internet connection
- Some features may require a paid subscription
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