Snagfly vs Blame the Fare
If you already know where you want to go, Snagfly usually fits better. Blame the Fare fits better if you want to browse deals, save many trips, and decide later.
By the Snagfly teamUpdated 18 October 2026 · 7 min read
Key takeaways
- For fixed destinations, Snagfly fits better because it watches the routes you pin.
- For flexible planning, Blame the Fare gives you saved watches and a public deal feed.
- Snagfly costs 29.99 USD per year with annual billing only and a free 7-day trial.
- Snagfly alerts only on a 50 to 90 percent drop below the verified rolling 90-day median.
- If you want fewer emails, alert caps keep Snagfly at 3 per week and 1 per day.
Quick verdict
Choose Snagfly if you already know where you want to go. The wishlist is the product, and the alert standard is stricter. Choose Blame the Fare if you want to browse deals, track many trips, or pay monthly.
Side-by-side comparison
| Snagfly | Blame the Fare | |
|---|---|---|
| Product style | Wishlist route alerts | Saved trip watches and public deals |
| Pricing | 29.99 USD yearly, annual billing only | 49 USD first year, 79 USD renewal, 9 USD monthly |
| Free trial | Free 7-day trial | Free 7-day trial on annual |
| Alert trigger | 50 to 90 percent below verified 90-day median | Budget match or below usual price |
| Saved trips | Pin destinations once | Save up to 50 trips |
| Alert volume | Max 3 weekly, 1 daily | Priority hourly checks |
| Booking path | Book direct with the airline | Airline or booking site |
| Best for | Specific destinations already chosen | Flexible browsing and wider exploration |
How each one works
Blame the Fare
Blame the Fare is built for flexible trip planning. Its pricing page lists a 7-day free trial on the annual plan, 49 USD for the first year, 79 USD on renewal, and a 9 USD monthly plan. Its product pages say you can save up to 50 trips, get priority hourly checks, and receive alerts when a fare meets your budget or drops below its usual price. That setup makes sense if you like browsing deals before choosing a destination.
Snagfly
Snagfly is for travelers who already know where they want to go, because you pin destinations once and Snagfly keeps watching those exact routes. Snagfly costs 29.99 USD per year (about 2.50 USD per month), billed annually only with a free 7-day trial, alerts only when a fare falls 50 to 90 percent below the verified rolling 90-day median for that route, caps alert emails at 3 per week and 1 per day, and sends you to book direct with the airline with no markup. There is no separate monthly plan.
Where Snagfly has the edge
Built around your wishlist
You pin destinations first, then wait for those routes to qualify.
Clear annual pricing
Snagfly is 29.99 USD per year with annual billing only and a free 7-day trial.
Stricter alert standard
Alerts fire only when a route drops 50 to 90 percent below its verified rolling 90-day median.
Fewer emails by design
Alerts are capped at 3 per week and 1 per day.
Where Blame the Fare might suit you
Blame the Fare is the better fit if you like browsing deals before picking a destination. Its saved watches, hourly checks, and public deal feed give flexible travelers more ways to explore than Snagfly aims to.
FAQ
Should travelers with specific destinations choose Snagfly or Blame the Fare?
If you already have specific destinations in mind, Snagfly usually fits better because it monitors the exact routes you pin instead of a broader deal feed.
Is Blame the Fare cheaper than Snagfly?
Based on the pricing cited here, no: Snagfly is 29.99 USD per year with annual billing only and a free 7-day trial, while Blame the Fare lists 49 USD for the first year, 79 USD on renewal, and a 9 USD monthly plan.
How are the alerts different?
Snagfly alerts only when a fare falls 50 to 90 percent below the verified rolling 90-day median for that specific route, while Blame the Fare says it alerts when a fare meets your budget or looks lower than usual.
Do either service handle booking?
No: Snagfly sends you to book direct with the airline with no markup, and Blame the Fare says you book with the airline or a booking site rather than through its own checkout.
Start a free 7-day trial
If you keep a short list of places you want to visit, start a free 7-day trial at app.snagfly.com.
Start for free See all comparisonsAbout this comparison: Competitor details (pricing, features, membership figures) are based on publicly available information as of October 2026 and may change. Check Blame the Fare's site for current terms. Comparisons describe differences in product model, not a judgement of any provider's quality. "Blame the Fare" is a trademark of its respective owner; this page is not affiliated with or endorsed by Blame the Fare.