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Comparison

NomadPoint
vs NomadList

Looking for a NomadList alternative? NomadList helps you choose the city. NomadPoint handles the trip once you have.
NomadPoint on iPhone: a day in Bangkok on the map, three numbered stops with the route between them, above that day's itinerary

NomadList

NomadList (now nomads.com) is a paid city-data service. It scores destinations on cost of living, internet speed, safety and weather, which makes it genuinely useful when deciding where to go next. It is not a travel planner. NomadPoint takes over after that decision: building the itinerary and tracking the entry rules that apply to your passport.

Where it wins

  • Large city database with cost, internet and safety scores
  • Good for comparing destinations before you commit
  • Long-running dataset and community reputation
  • Weather and cost-of-living comparisons

NomadList requires a paid membership. NomadPoint is free to download and use. NomadPoint Pro is optional: $7.99/month or $29.99/year in the US (priced lower in most other countries), with weekly and one-time lifetime options.

NomadPoint

NomadList answers "where should I go next". NomadPoint answers "what does that trip actually look like, and how long am I allowed to stay". They sit either side of the same decision, and plenty of people use both.

What NomadPoint adds

  • Multi-city itinerary planning
  • Visa and entry requirements per destination, for your passport
  • Rolling-window day counting (Schengen 90/180, CA-4)
  • Passport validity warnings before you book
  • Free to start, with Pro optional

What NomadPoint tracks for you

Plan around Schengen 90/180

Pick when you leave and come back. See how long you can stay.

How long you can stay

Visa status and days left, for your passport.

Entry rules for every country

Visa-free, e-visa or visa required, per destination.

What is next, and when

Delay and gate change alerts with Pro.

Feature comparison

NomadPoint and NomadList, feature by feature.
FeatureNomadListNomadPoint
City rankings and cost dataCore featureNot available
Travel planning and itinerariesNot availableCore feature
Visa requirements per passportNot availablePer destination
Schengen 90/180 day countingNot availableRolling window, whole area
Passport expiry warningsNot availableChecked per destination
PricePaid membershipFree, Pro optional

Questions

Is there a free alternative to NomadList?

NomadPoint is free to download, but it solves a different problem. NomadList ranks cities to help you choose one; NomadPoint plans the trip and tracks how long your passport lets you stay. If you specifically want city scores and cost data, NomadList is the tool for that.

What is the difference between NomadPoint and NomadList?

NomadList is a city-data and ranking service for deciding where to go. NomadPoint is a travel planner with visa and passport tracking for once you have decided: multi-city itineraries, entry requirements for the passport you hold, and rolling-window day counting such as Schengen 90/180.

Does NomadPoint have a friend map or community?

No. NomadPoint is a travel planner focused on itineraries, visas and passports. It does not include a social network, friend map or messaging.

Can I use NomadPoint and NomadList together?

Yes, and they complement each other well. Use NomadList to compare destinations, then NomadPoint to build the itinerary and track your entry allowance once the dates are real.

Plan your next journey.

Free to download. Plan the whole journey and see how long your passport lets you stay in each country.

Free on the App Store
NomadPoint on iPhone