NomadPoint
vs NomadList
NomadList tells you where to go. NomadPoint connects you with who's already there — and it's free.
NomadList (nomads.com)
A city ranking and data tool. Scores thousands of cities on cost of living, internet speed, safety, and weather. Excellent for the “where should I go?” research phase.
NomadPoint
Built for the living phase. Everything you need after you've picked the city — planning, visa tracking, community, and connections.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | NomadList | NomadPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Price to join | $100–$300+ upfront | Free |
| City rankings & data | ✓ Extensive | ✓ Explore feature |
| Trip planning (multi-city) | ✗ Not available | ✓ Core feature |
| Automatic visa tracking | ✗ Not available | ✓ Per destination |
| "Who's in my city?" | Members-only, basic | ✓ Real-time friend map |
| Events & meetups | Members-only community | ✓ Open, community-driven |
| Community spots (coworking) | ✗ Not available | ✓ Community-curated |
| In-app messaging | ✗ Not available | ✓ Direct & group chats |
| Native mobile app | Mobile site only | ✓ iOS + Web App |
| Customer support | None (solo founder) | ✓ Responsive |
What NomadList doesn't do
NomadList is a research tool. These are the parts of nomad life it was never designed to cover.
Trip Planning
Multi-city itineraries with stays, flights, and accommodations connected into a single timeline. NomadPoint understands that a nomad trip is not a vacation — it's a way of life.
Visa Tracking
Automatic visa countdown based on your actual check-ins. How many Schengen days do you have left? NomadPoint calculates it so you don't have to.
Social Connections
See which friends are in your city right now. Get notified when a travel friend lands in your city. Find the dinner that's happening tonight.
Community Spots & Events
Community-curated coworking spaces, cafes, and events recommended by nomads who've actually been there. Not a directory — a living community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free alternative to NomadList?
Yes. NomadPoint is a free digital nomad app that covers trip planning, visa tracking, social connections, and community events. Unlike NomadList (nomads.com), which requires a $100–$300 upfront payment, NomadPoint is free to join with no credit card required.
What is the difference between NomadPoint and NomadList?
NomadList (now nomads.com) is a city ranking and data tool — it scores cities on cost of living, internet speed, and safety, useful for destination research. NomadPoint is built for the living phase: multi-city trip planning, automatic visa countdowns, a social graph showing which friends are in your city, community-curated spots and events, and built-in messaging. NomadPoint is also free; NomadList requires a paid membership.
Does NomadList have a social network or friend feature?
NomadList has a basic "who else is in this city" feature for paying members, but no social graph, no friends list, no trip overlap detection, and no events or messaging. NomadPoint is built around the social layer — friends, trip overlaps, events, community spots, and messaging are core features.
Can I use NomadPoint and NomadList together?
Yes, many nomads use both. NomadList is useful for destination research in the "where should I go?" phase. NomadPoint is for planning and living the trip — tracking your stays, visas, friends, and community connections. They serve different phases of the nomad workflow.
How do I track my visa countdown as a digital nomad?
NomadPoint automatically tracks your visa countdown based on your stay timeline. When you add a stay in a country, NomadPoint calculates how many days you have remaining on your visa or visa-exempt entry — including Schengen zone tracking across multiple EU countries.
How do I find other digital nomads in my city?
NomadPoint shows you which friends are currently in your city via a live friend map. You can also see community events and meetups happening nearby, and discover community-recommended coworking spaces and cafes where nomads tend to gather.
Ready to try it?
NomadPoint is free. No credit card. No $300 lifetime fee. Just download and see which of your friends are already in your city.