Flight booking without the fintech tricks.
Hopper's convenience fees and credit refunds add up. Nowah offers transparent pricing and real money back.
The Hopper Hidden Costs
Convenience fee added to every booking, plus hidden add-ons
Negative sentiment in app store reviews
Average wait time for refunds reported by users
Tired of fees eating into your savings?
Feature Comparison
A detailed look at how Nowah and Hopper stack up
Why People Switch from Hopper
Real frustrations that drive travelers to find something better
“Got charged for 'price freeze' and add-ons I didn't understand I was buying. The total was $40 more than expected.”
Hidden fintech fees
“Waited 2 months for a refund that came as Carrot Cash, not real money. Felt trapped in their ecosystem.”
Travel credit trap
“App crashed during booking and I got charged twice. Support took weeks to respond.”
Technical issues and poor support
What Hopper Does Well
We believe in transparency. Here's where Hopper shines.
- Price prediction algorithm is genuinely useful for timing purchases
- Price freeze can be valuable if used strategically
- Carrot Cash rewards add up for frequent users
- Good mobile-first design and user experience
When Hopper might be right for you:
You want to use price prediction to time your purchase and don't mind the fees for price freeze protection.
Why Nowah Beats Hopper
The key differences that matter for your travel experience
No Convenience Fees
Hopper adds $5+ per booking. Our transparent 0.49% fee is what you see—nothing more.
Real Refunds, Real Money
When you deserve a refund, you get cash back—not travel credits you have to use with us.
AI That Plans, Not Upsells
Our AI helps you travel better. Their AI helps them sell more add-ons.
Price Alerts > Price Freeze
Why pay to freeze a price when we'll just alert you for free when it's time to book?
Reliable Booking
No double charges, no app crashes during checkout. Technology that works.
Complete Trip Planning
More than just booking—get itineraries, track documents, and manage your entire trip.
Real Scenario: Miami Weekend Trip
See the difference side by side
Using Hopper
Open Hopper, search flights
2 min
See price prediction—wait or book?
5 min
Decide to book, go to checkout
3 min
Notice $5 convenience fee added
Get upsold on price freeze, cancel protection
Accidentally add Carrot Cash to fare
Final price is $40+ higher
Need refund → wait months for credit
Using Nowah
"Flight to Miami next weekend"
10 sec
Get 3 options with honest, all-in pricing
1 min
"Set alert if prices drop"
10 sec
Book when ready—no hidden fees
2 min
Need refund? Get cash, not credits
Nowah saves you time by eliminating the research, comparison, and multi-site juggling.
Travel Without the Tricks
Honest pricing, real refunds, and AI that helps you—not upsells you.
No credit card required. Start planning in seconds.