These two solve different problems. TripIt organizes trips you've already booked by scanning your confirmation emails; bothways is where a group plans a trip together. Many people could happily use both. Here's the honest breakdown.
Try bothways free| bothways | TripIt | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Planning a trip together | Organizing trips you've already booked |
| Collaborative planning | Yes — everyone edits one plan | No — you can share a view, not co-edit |
| Auto-import bookings from email | No | Yes — forwards become a master itinerary |
| Build an itinerary from scratch | Yes | Limited — built around your bookings |
| Flight tracking | The whole group's flights | Detailed flight info; alerts on Pro |
| Saved spots & packing | Yes | Not a planning tool |
| Group focus |
| Yes |
| Solo / business traveler focus |
| Price | Free to start | Free tier; Pro around $49/yr |
Pricing and features are as of mid-2026 and can change — check tripit.com for the latest.