TripIt

Overview

TripIt is a travel organizer that gathers booking confirmations into a single itinerary. It is a strong fit for travelers whose plans arrive by email, especially those who want their itinerary available offline. Its value is less clear for people who need generous document storage or want phone-based support.

Key features

Forward confirmations to [email protected] or enable Inbox Sync, and TripIt builds an itinerary covering flights, hotels, rental cars, trains, airport shuttles, cruises, travel-agency bookings and event reservations. It handles confirmations from thousands of suppliers in English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. That broad coverage makes it useful for trips with varied bookings, though its free plan allows only three document uploads per trip.

Itineraries work offline in the app, and TripIt also supports route planning, shared itineraries and calendar sync. The Mac app offers offline access too, but requires a Mac with an Apple M1 chip or later. Bookings made through SAP Concur can sync automatically, a useful advantage for travelers whose reservations run through that service.

TripIt Pro adds real-time alerts for delays, cancellations, connections, gate changes and baggage claim information. It also provides rebooking options across available airlines when flights are delayed or cancelled, plus interactive maps for 103 airports worldwide. These extras are most valuable to frequent flyers; occasional travelers may not get enough from them to justify the annual fee.

TripIt encrypts sensitive personal information on mobile devices and restricts access by passcode. The support trade-off is more pronounced: TripIt does not offer phone support and aims to answer billing tickets within one business day.

Pricing

TripIt has a free plan and a 30-day trial. The free TripIt plan costs nothing and allows three document uploads per trip. It is a sensible starting point for travelers who mainly want email confirmations organized, but the cap may be restrictive for trips with many supporting documents.

TripIt Pro costs $49 a year and raises the upload limit to 25 documents per trip. It also includes flight alerts, alternate-flight rebooking options and airport maps. The higher cap and flight assistance make Pro the better fit for frequent flyers or document-heavy trips; travelers who rarely fly may be better served by the free plan.

Platforms

TripIt is available on Android, iOS, macOS and the web. Offline itinerary access is available in the app; the Mac app requires an Apple M1 chip or later. That combination suits travelers who want to check plans across phone and computer, though older Macs are excluded.

Who it's for

Choose TripIt if you want a central itinerary assembled from booking emails, need offline access, or regularly fly and can use Pro's alerts and airport tools. It is less compelling if you need more than three documents per trip without paying, rely on phone support, or want a trip-planning tool focused on building routes and stops rather than collecting reservations.

Pros and cons

• Broad reservation coverage: It organizes everything from flights and lodging to cruises and event reservations, including confirmations in five languages.
• Useful offline access: Itineraries remain available in the app when connectivity is unreliable.
• Pro flight assistance: Alerts, alternate-flight options and maps for 103 airports add practical help for frequent flyers.
• Low free-plan upload cap: Three documents per trip may not be enough for travelers who keep tickets and other files together.
• No phone support: Billing help is handled through tickets, with a stated aim to respond within one business day.

Alternatives

For a wider selection, browse Travel Itinerary Apps. Pappus Travel Planner is a free option with a GPL-3.0-or-later license and versions for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows. tabiori is a freemium alternative with a 100 MB free upload allowance and apps for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows. Roadtrippers may suit travelers planning stop-by-stop trips: its free plan is limited to one saved trip and three stops, while Basic costs $11.99 a month for three saved trips and 20 stops per trip.

Lambus offers a free basic platform, with Pro features sold separately; its one-year Pro option costs €24.99 a year as a one-time gift purchase. Pilot is a free alternative with a flexible itinerary builder, route and map tools, reservation and file import, and real-time collaboration. TravelMap may be a better fit for documenting journeys as a travel blog: its free plan allows up to 100 photos and straight-line routes, with a private blog and no ads. TREK is a free self-hosted option for personal and internal company use, licensed under AGPL-3.0. TripCraftr is another freemium choice with unlimited trips and invitees on its free plan, alongside daily limits for documents and replies.

Verdict

TripIt is the right choice for travelers who want booking confirmations turned into an offline-ready itinerary, and Pro is worth considering for frequent flyers who will use its alerts and rebooking help. Look elsewhere if the free upload cap is too tight, phone support matters, or your priority is actively planning a route rather than organizing reservations.