Hopper
Predictive travel booking app that finds the cheapest flights and hotels.
Alternatives
Choose Skyscanner if…
- you want zero booking fees or subscription costs
- you need a whole‑month view to spot the cheapest travel
- you’re planning multi‑city or complex itineraries
- you prefer the widest airline and OTA coverage
- you don’t rely on AI price‑prediction alerts
Choose Daily Drop if…
- you need alerts tied to your chosen departure airports
- you want a single view of balances across many loyalty
- you value cash‑fare and redemption deals in one feed
- you’re willing to pay $149/year for a dedicated Pro
Choose Kayak if…
- you need to compare dozens of providers in one view
- you want a completely free service with no hidden fees
- you prefer email alerts as well as push notifications
- you don't mind being redirected to third‑party sites to book
Choose Going if…
- you need alerts for airline mistake‑fare opportunities
- you want to book directly with the airline to avoid markup
- you prefer tiered pricing that unlocks premium‑economy and
- you only care about flight deals and don’t need hotel price
Choose Traveloka if…
- you need to book tours or local experiences alongside
- you want to earn and redeem points on every reservation
- you require 24/7 customer support via chat or phone
- you prefer flexible cancellation policies for hotels
How to Decide
Hopper is known for its predictive travel booking app that forecasts flight and hotel prices with up to 95% accuracy and is used by frequent travelers and budget‑conscious vacationers. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: Skyscanner leans on a completely free, ad‑supported aggregation of real‑time pricing from over 1,200 partners; Daily Drop emphasizes a freemium model that personalizes deal alerts around points‑and‑miles balances for frequent flyers; Traveloka differentiates itself with an API‑enabled platform that bundles flights, hotels, activities and a loyalty rewards program; Kayak focuses on free predictive price‑trend analytics and historical data across hundreds of sites; Going stands out with a freemium tier that surfaces mistake and error fares and links directly to airlines for booking without markup.
When weighing Hopper against these options, focus on (1) the pricing structure – whether the service is truly free, freemium, or includes paid tiers for premium alerts; (2) the booking flow – direct in‑app booking versus redirects to third‑party sites, which impacts convenience and support; (3) the depth of predictive or alert capabilities – from Hopper’s price‑prediction engine to Kayak’s historical trends or Going’s mistake‑fare detection; (4) integration and API availability – Traveloka offers an API for developers while Hopper does not, affecting extensibility; and (5) support and customer service – Hopper provides email and live chat, whereas alternatives vary from help‑center only to 24/7 phone support.
All Alternatives
“Offers price‑tracking and alerts across flights, hotels and cars, letting users book at lower prices.”
“Delivers personalized flight and hotel deal alerts, helping users book when prices dip.”
“Includes price‑watch and fare‑prediction tools that notify users of cheaper booking windows.”
“Provides flight‑deal alerts and price‑watch features aimed at timing purchases for cheaper fares.”
“Combines booking with deal alerts and discounts, targeting travelers seeking lower‑price timing.”
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