AwardLocker vs PointsYeah
PointsYeah is one of the newer entrants in award search, with a clean interface and a deals discovery feature. AwardLocker takes a different angle: real-time scrapers per airline, tighter focus on the airlines we cover, lower price point. Here's the breakdown.
Feature comparison
| Feature | AwardLocker | PointsYeah |
|---|---|---|
| Live availability data | Yes — live per-search hits | Mostly cached aggregated data |
| Airlines covered | 11 (deeply, with custom scrapers) | Broader catalog, varying depth |
| Specialty premium-cabin finders | Yes — 10 hand-curated | Limited |
| Award chart explorer | Yes (free tool) | ✓ Yes |
| Transfer partner finder | Yes (free tool) | ✓ Yes |
| Pricing | $4.99/mo Pro | $10–$15/mo (varies) |
| Free tier | Yes — 60-day horizon | Limited |
| Mobile-first design | ✓ Yes | Responsive |
| Backend architecture | C++23 baremetal | Cloud-hosted |
| Open roadmap (public) | Yes — /product-roadmap | ✗ No |
Where AwardLocker wins
- Lower price point
- Live data per search vs. cached aggregation
- Public product roadmap so you know what's shipping next
- Specialty finders + hand-curated content for each cabin
- Mobile-first design polished for phone use
Where PointsYeah wins
- Wider raw airline catalog if you want a single dashboard for everything
- Deals feed feature for browsing without a specific trip in mind
- Slightly broader transfer-bonus tracking
Who should use each
Use AwardLocker if...
Travelers with a specific trip in mind, who want live data for the airlines we cover and a fast, mobile-friendly search experience at a lower price.
Use PointsYeah if...
Travelers who want to browse award deals without a specific trip in mind, or who need broader airline catalog coverage.
FAQ
How do I decide between AwardLocker and PointsYeah?
Pick AwardLocker if you have a specific trip and the airlines we cover handle it. Pick PointsYeah if you want to browse deals across a broader airline list. The free tiers of both let you spot-check coverage for your typical routes before subscribing.
Does AwardLocker have a deals feed?
Not yet — we're focused on the search experience first. A deals feed is on our public roadmap at /product-roadmap.
Why is AwardLocker cheaper?
Our infrastructure is baremetal C++ on a single OVH server, not cloud-hosted with markup. We pass that cost saving on as $4.99/mo Pro.
Try AwardLocker free
No credit card required. 60-day search horizon across the major US carriers and their international partners. See if our coverage works for your typical trips before paying for anything.
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