Best Tripsy Alternatives in 2026 (iOS, Android & Web)

Tripsy is beautiful. It won an Apple Design Award for a reason — the interface is polished, the experience is smooth, and if you're deep in the Apple ecosystem, it feels right at home.

But here's the thing: Tripsy only works on iOS. No Android app. No web version. If you've got a friend with a Samsung phone, or you want to plan a trip from your Windows laptop at work, you're out of luck.

That's why I built TripStone, and that's why you're here looking for alternatives. Let me walk you through the best cross-platform trip planners that work everywhere — not just on Apple devices.

Why People Look Past Tripsy

Tripsy does one thing really well: it's a gorgeous, manual trip planner for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. It's perfect if everyone in your travel group uses Apple products and you prefer building itineraries by hand.

The problem? Most people don't live in that bubble anymore.

Here's what Tripsy lacks:

• No Android app — If you switch phones or travel with Android users, you're stuck
• No web version — Can't plan from your work computer or share a link with friends
• No AI planning — Everything is manual, which means more time researching and organizing
• No real-time collaboration — Tripsy+ offers sync, but no Google Docs-style editing with friends

Real talk: platform lock-in is a dealbreaker in 2026. Your trip planner should work on any device, anywhere. That's table stakes now.

Best Alternatives at a Glance

TripStone — AI Planning That Works Everywhere

I'm biased here — I built TripStone specifically to solve Tripsy's platform problem. We support web, iOS, and Android from day one, so you can plan on your laptop and check your itinerary on any phone.

Here's what makes TripStone different:

AI-powered itinerary generation — Tell TripStone where you want to go and what you like, and it builds a complete day-by-day itinerary in seconds. Want to visit Athens for 4 days? Done. Want to swap the Acropolis Museum for a beach day? Just ask the AI to swap it.

Budget tracking with real prices — TripStone pulls actual admission prices, restaurant costs, and activity fees so you know what your trip will actually cost before you book anything.

Multi-city trips — Planning a Europe trip across Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin? TripStone handles multi-city itineraries with travel time between cities built right in.

Full customization — Start with AI, then drag and drop activities, use prompt search to find specific places (like "best souvlaki near Plaka"), or manually add your own spots. You control everything.

Weather forecast per day — See the forecast for each day of your trip so you can plan around rain or heat waves.

Works offline — Export your itinerary as a PDF and access it offline. No internet? No problem.

What TripStone doesn't have (yet):

• No email booking import like TripIt
• No collaborative editing like Wanderlog

But if you want an AI-powered planner that works on any device and actually tells you what your trip will cost, TripStone is the move.

Wanderlog — Collaboration-First Planning

Wanderlog is the go-to if you're planning a trip with friends or family and everyone wants to add their own ideas.

It works on web, iOS, and Android, so anyone can jump in and edit the itinerary in real time. Think Google Docs for trip planning.

Wanderlog is completely free, with no feature gates. You get unlimited trips, full collaboration, and a map view showing all your stops.

The downside? No AI. Everything is manual, so you're spending hours researching activities and building the itinerary from scratch. If you've got time and enjoy the planning process, that's fine. If you want something faster, TripStone's AI gets you 80% of the way there in minutes.

TripIt — Email Parsing for Business Travelers

TripIt is built for people who book a lot of flights and hotels. Forward your confirmation emails to TripIt, and it automatically builds a master itinerary with all your bookings in one place.

It's available on iOS and Android, and the free version covers the basics. TripIt Pro ($49/year) adds real-time flight alerts, seat tracking, and alternate flight suggestions if your flight is delayed.

Here's the catch: TripIt is reactive, not proactive. It organizes what you've already booked — it doesn't help you discover places, build an itinerary, or figure out what to do when you land.

If you're a business traveler juggling 10 flights a month, TripIt is unbeatable. If you're planning a vacation and want inspiration or day-by-day plans, you need something else.

Sygic Travel — Offline Maps and Guides

Sygic Travel combines a trip planner with offline maps and city guides. It's available on iOS and Android, so it covers more platforms than Tripsy.

The free version lets you plan trips and download maps for offline use. Sygic Premium ($4.99/month) adds premium guides, 360° videos, and advanced routing.

Sygic is solid if you're traveling somewhere with spotty internet and need offline navigation. But the planning experience feels clunky compared to Tripsy's polish or TripStone's AI speed.

Google Maps Lists — Simple and Free

Google Maps isn't a dedicated trip planner, but it works everywhere (web, iOS, Android) and most people already use it.

You can save places to custom lists, add notes, and see everything on a map. It's fast, free, and syncs across devices.

The problem? It's too basic for multi-day trips. No itinerary view, no budget tracking, no day-by-day planning. It's fine for saving a few restaurants in a city you're visiting, but it won't replace a real trip planner.

Lambus — Group Trips with Expense Splitting

Lambus is designed for group travel. It works on iOS and Android, and it combines itinerary planning with expense tracking and splitting.

The free version covers unlimited trips and expense tracking. Lambus Premium (€3.99/month or €24.99/year) adds features like route optimization and PDF export.

If you're traveling with a group and need to split costs fairly, Lambus handles that better than most planners. But there's no AI planning, and the interface feels dated compared to newer apps like TripStone or Tripsy.

Roadtrippers — Road Trips and Scenic Routes

Roadtrippers is purpose-built for road trips. It works on web, iOS, and Android, and it specializes in finding quirky stops, scenic routes, and hidden gems along your drive.

The free version lets you plan trips up to 7 stops. Roadtrippers Plus ($36/year) removes that limit and adds offline maps.

If you're driving across the US or Europe and want to find weird roadside attractions, Roadtrippers is unmatched. For city trips or flights, it's not the right tool.

Tripsy vs TripStone — Which Should You Choose?

Let's compare head-to-head:

Tripsy does have a few Apple-centric extras, including Apple Maps integration for location searches.

Here's how I think about it:

Choose Tripsy if you:

• Only use Apple devices (and always will)
• Love manual planning and don't want AI suggestions
• Want the most polished iOS experience possible
• Care about expense tracking in multiple currencies and CSV exports

Choose TripStone if you:

• Use multiple devices or platforms
• Want AI to do the heavy lifting
• Need to know your trip budget before you go
• Want something free with no subscription

Need a trip planner that works everywhere? Try TripStone's AI Trip Planner

FAQ

Is there a Tripsy app for Android?

No. Tripsy is iOS-only and works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. The developers have confirmed they have no plans to build an Android version. If you need Android support, check out TripStone, Wanderlog, or Lambus — all work on Android and iOS.

Can I use Tripsy on Windows or from a web browser?

No. Tripsy doesn't offer a web version or Windows app. It's exclusive to Apple's ecosystem. If you need to plan trips from a Windows PC or any web browser, TripStone, Wanderlog, and Roadtrippers all offer full-featured web apps.

What's the best free alternative to Tripsy?

TripStone is the best free alternative if you want AI-powered planning and budget tracking across all platforms. Google Travel is a free option that organizes trip details from Gmail, but it is still more basic. Wanderlog is great if you're planning with a group and want real-time collaboration. Google Sheets and Notion can also work well if you want customizable travel itineraries or planner templates instead of a dedicated app. Google Maps Lists works if you just need something simple to save places. Booking.com is reliable for managing hotel bookings and car rentals, and Flare is worth a look for compiled itineraries and recommendations.

Does Tripsy have AI trip planning?

No. Tripsy is a manual planning tool — you add every place, activity, and note yourself. If you want AI to generate itineraries for you, TripStone builds complete day-by-day plans in seconds based on your preferences.

Is TripStone really free?

Yes. TripStone is completely free with no feature limits, no trip caps, and no ads. We're building premium features like collaborative editing and team workspaces, but the core AI planner, budget tracker, and itinerary builder will always be free.

Can I export my Tripsy data to another app?

Tripsy lets you export trips as PDFs, but there's no structured data export (like JSON or CSV) that other apps can import directly. You'll need to manually recreate your itinerary in your new trip planner. TripStone's AI can speed this up — just tell it where you're going and what you want to see.