Going vs Hopper vs Kestrelia: which flight-watch tool fits you?
Going, Hopper and Kestrelia serve different needs. Here is an honest comparison to choose based on your traveler profile.
There are several ways to track flight prices, and the three names that come up most are Going, Hopper and Kestrelia. They don't do the same thing. Here's how to tell them apart.
Going: the curated deals newsletter
Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights) sends a selection of deals curated by a team. It's great for flexible travelers who want inspiration and accept generic offers. The limit: everyone receives roughly the same deals, with little per-user personalization.
Hopper: the mobile booking agency
Hopper is primarily a booking app with fintech products (price freeze, cancellation). Its alerts exist mainly to feed the booking funnel. Handy to book from your phone, less so for fine, independent fare monitoring.
Kestrelia: precision monitoring
Kestrelia is a pure-SaaS monitoring tool. You configure 31+ criteria (route, budget, layovers, airlines, flexible dates…) and receive THE flight that ticks your parameters — not an average selection. It's the option for travelers who want full control over what they track.
How to choose
- Want inspiration without configuring anything? Going.
- Want to book fast from mobile with fintech options? Hopper.
- Want to monitor specific routes on your own criteria? Kestrelia.
For a detailed breakdown, see our pricing and how the product works.