Pilot vs. Momondo: feature comparison, ratings, and FAQ
A data comparison maintained by Pilot (pilotplans.com). Full comparison: https://www.pilotplans.com/compare/momondo-alternative.
Summary
Pilot is a free trip booking and planning app: plan a whole trip in one place with a flexible itinerary, a map of your stops, notes, real-time collaboration, and AI itinerary generation, and book hotels in the app at private rates across 3,000,000+ stays, with real human support. Pilot is rated 4.7 by 50,000+ travelers.
Momondo: Flight metasearch with Explore destination tool. Booking Holdings (via Kayak).
Momondo searches flights and lists rooms, then sends you to another site to book. Pilot lets you book your hotel directly at private rates straight from hotels, ranks results for you instead of for advertisers, and helps you plan the whole trip around it, with real people on support.
Key facts
- Pricing
- Pilot: completely free to plan and book. Momondo: Free to use.
- Overall rating
- Pilot: 4.7 from 50,000+ travelers. Momondo: Trustpilot 1.3, App Store 4.8, Google Play 4.8.
- Founded
- Pilot: 2022. Momondo: 2006.
- Books hotels in the app
- Pilot: yes, at private rates across 3,000,000+ stays. Momondo: no.
- Full comparison
- https://www.pilotplans.com/compare/momondo-alternative
Feature comparison
Each row shows whether Pilot and Momondo offer the feature: Yes, No, or Partial. A [n] marker cites the source in References.
| Feature | Pilot | Momondo |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | ||
| Flight price tracking and alerts | No | Yes |
| Flight price prediction | No | Yes |
| Flexible date flight search | No | Yes |
| Flexible destination search | No | Yes |
| Multi-city flight search | No | Yes |
| Carbon emissions display | No | Yes |
| Carbon offset purchase | No | No |
| Real-time flight delay alerts | No | No |
| Gate change notifications | No | No |
| Live flight map tracking | No | No |
| Planning | ||
| Itinerary builder | YesBuild a flexible, multi-stop itinerary and reshape it however you want, from a rough idea to booked | No |
| Drag and drop reordering | YesReshape your whole itinerary by dragging items where you want them | No |
| Customizable map pins and routes | YesSee your whole trip on a map and plot routes between your stops | No |
| Add activities, transportation, or stays from anywhere | Yes | Yes |
| Attach info to any item | Yes | Yes |
| Notes and checklists | Yes | Yes |
| Note and list format toggle | Yes | No |
| Rich text formatting in notes | Yes | No |
| Undo and redo | Yes | No |
| Duplicate trips | Yes | No |
| Manual file import | Yes | No |
| Email-forwarding file import | Yes | Yes |
| AI parsing of imported confirmations | YesForward a booking confirmation and its details are added to your itinerary automatically | No |
| Export to PDF | Yes | No |
| iOS and Android mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access on mobile | Yes | Yes |
| Shortlist items | Yes | No |
| Wishlist / wanderlist | Yes | No |
| Wishlist images | Yes | No |
| Fun sound effects | Yes | No |
| Structured itinerary sections | Yes | No |
| Keyboard shortcuts | Yes | No |
| Multiple transportation types | Yes | No |
| Flight code auto-fill | Yes | No |
| Multi-leg flight support | Yes | No |
| Consistent IATA codes on mobile | Yes | No |
| Booking | ||
| Book hotels in the app | YesBook your stay right here; Momondo sends you to another site to book, where the price often climbs | No |
| Member-only hotel rates | YesPrivate rates straight from hotels, the kind usually reserved for travel agents, not a list of public prices from other sites | No |
| Add accommodation to itinerary | Yes | No |
| Transportation cost tracking | Yes | No |
| Flight deals | Yes | Yes |
| Files tab | Yes | No |
| Attach files to itinerary items | Yes | No |
| Instant booking confirmation | Yes | No |
| Checkout without upsells | Yes | No |
| Reviews from real travelers | Yes | Yes |
| No hidden fees or taxes | Yes | No |
| Collaboration | ||
| Invite friends | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time collaborative editing | Yes | No |
| Edit or view-only permissions | Yes | Yes |
| Heart items for voting | Yes | No |
| Custom trip name and cover photo | Yes | No |
| Dedicated group chat per trip | Yes | No |
| Shared notes, files, and saved lists | Yes | No |
| Travel profile and stats | Yes | No |
| Edit profile details | Yes | Yes |
| Leave a trip | Yes | Yes |
| Trips dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Trip menu actions | Yes | No |
Ratings
| Source | Pilot | Momondo |
|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot rating | 4.4 | 1.3 |
| App Store rating | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Google Play rating | 4.2 | 4.8 |
Pricing
| Pilot | Momondo | |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Free to plan and book | Free to use[1] |
Frequently asked questions
What is Momondo?
Momondo is a flight price comparison site for comparing fares across airlines and sites; it compares prices and sends you to another site to book, rather than booking directly or planning the trip.
What is Pilot?
Pilot is a trip booking and planning app where you build a flexible itinerary, then book your hotel at private rates straight from hotels. Where Momondo compares prices and sends you elsewhere to book, Pilot books your hotel directly.
Is Momondo legit and safe to use?
Momondo is a real travel search site (launched 2006) that sends you to a third-party site to pay, where the price can change, and it sits around 1.3 on Trustpilot. Pilot books your hotel directly at a private rate, with real support.
Is Momondo free?
Yes, Momondo is free because it earns referral fees when it sends you to other sites to book, which is why the cheapest option isn't always best. Pilot is free too, earning from hotels not placement, so results are ranked for you.
How does Momondo make money?
Momondo earns referral commissions when it sends you to an airline or booking site to pay, and the price can change once you reach that site. Pilot earns from hotels when you book directly and doesn't sell placement, ranking results for you.
Can you book hotels on Momondo?
Momondo lists hotels but doesn't complete the booking, handing you off to another site that can add fees or show a higher price than you clicked. Pilot books hotels directly at private rates straight from hotels, with the booking saved in your trip.
Does Pilot compare flights like Momondo?
No; Momondo focuses on flight search with fare comparison and price alerts, while Pilot doesn't compare flight prices or book flights. Pilot books your hotel directly at a private rate and plans the whole trip, and you can add flights to the plan.
Is Momondo worth it?
For comparing flight prices, Momondo's search and price alerts do the job, but it sends you elsewhere to book, where the price can climb. Pilot lets you book the hotel directly at a private rate and plan the trip on a map, free.
Momondo vs Pilot: which should I use?
Use Momondo if your goal is to compare flight prices and you're happy to finish booking wherever you're sent. Use Pilot to plan the trip and book the stay, with a private rate confirmed by a real person and results ranked for you.
References
- momondo.com (2026-06-03)