Comparison

NomadPoint
vs NomadList

Looking for a NomadList alternative? NomadList helps you choose the city. NomadPoint handles the trip once you have.

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 trip 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 ($2.99/week, $7.99/month, $59.99/year, or $149.99 once) and unlocks the advanced planning and document features.
Free

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 on one timeline
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
✓ Free to join. No credit card required.

Feature Comparison

FeatureNomadListNomadPoint
City rankings and cost data✓ Core feature✗ Not available
Trip planning and itineraries✗ Not available✓ Core feature
Visa requirements per passport✗ Not available✓ Per destination
Schengen 90/180 day counting✗ Not available✓ Rolling window, whole area
Passport expiry warnings✗ Not available✓ Checked per destination
PricePaid membershipFree, Pro optional

Frequently Asked 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 trip planner with visa and passport tracking for once you have decided — multi-city itineraries on one timeline, 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 trip 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.

Ready to try NomadPoint?

Free to join. No credit card. Plan your trips, track your visas, and find your nomad community — all in one place.

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