IHG One Rewards
6,000+ hotels · Holiday Inn to InterContinental · 4th Night Free on award stays
One of the largest hotel loyalty programs on earth, with genuinely strong mid-tier redemptions and the industry's most useful Reward Night certificates.
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6,000+ hotels · Holiday Inn to InterContinental · 4th Night Free on award stays
One of the largest hotel loyalty programs on earth, with genuinely strong mid-tier redemptions and the industry's most useful Reward Night certificates.
8,000+ hotels · 30 brands · largest loyalty program in hospitality
The biggest loyalty program in the world. If you need a hotel somewhere, Bonvoy probably has one nearby — and the elite benefits travel with you.
7,000+ hotels · fast earning · Diamond that actually delivers
Lower per-point value than competitors, but enormous velocity and some of the most reliably-honored Diamond benefits in the industry.
1,300 hotels · small footprint · best per-point value in the industry
The miles-and-points enthusiasts' favorite. Published award chart, confirmable suite upgrades at Globalist, and a real Guest Services line.
5,500+ hotels · Europe/Asia dominance · cash-like redemption
The non-US traveler's go-to. Points convert directly to euros off your bill — no award availability game.
9,000+ hotels · 7,500-30,000 pts flat tiers · road-trip kingpin
Frequently overlooked, but the flat tier pricing makes Wyndham one of the most reliable point redemptions in mid-tier travel.
7,500 hotels · 8k-35k flat tiers · Citi ThankYou transfer sweet spot
Comfort, Quality, Cambria, Radisson Americas — and the ability to transfer Citi ThankYou at 1:2 unlocks some of the best redemption math in hotel points.
4,700 independently-owned hotels · no blackout dates · steady value
Independent-owner footprint you won't find in the big chains. No blackout dates on redemptions and promotional point sales that can make buying points cheap.
100+ Asia-Pacific luxury properties · fast-track elite · on-property credit
The Asia-Pacific luxury loyalty program — particularly strong in Hong Kong, Singapore, mainland China, and across Southeast Asia.
1,100 hotels · EMEA + APAC strong · unified post-split program
Post the Choice Americas split, Radisson Rewards focuses on Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific — underrated for cross-continent travelers.
Star Alliance flagship · most flexible US-based Star currency
The default mileage program for US-based Star Alliance flyers. Not the cheapest on partners — but the most flexible.
SkyTeam · revenue-based · ubiquitous US domestic
Devalued often, but still valuable if your home airport is a Delta hub. Revenue-based earning aligns rewards with what you actually spend.
OneWorld anchor · loyalty points for status · partner award sweet spots
The OneWorld flagship for US flyers. Partner awards on Cathay, Qatar, JAL, and BA are where AAdvantage miles still deliver real value.
Short-haul sweet spot · transfer from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Bilt
The best short-haul miles currency in the OneWorld ecosystem. 8,000 Avios flies most sub-650-mile hops — unbeatable on short US domestic routes.
Best Star Alliance currency · published chart · stopovers for 5k
Since its 2020 relaunch, Aeroplan has arguably been the best Star Alliance mileage program on earth. Transparent chart, stopovers allowed, and every major US transferable points currency feeds it.
SkyTeam flagship · monthly Promo Awards · Paris & Amsterdam hubs
The best SkyTeam currency for trans-Atlantic redemptions, with Promo Awards and Promo Rewards running monthly at 25-50% off standard pricing.
Star Alliance · round-the-world charts · legendary premium cabins
Best-in-class round-the-world awards (115k business for 22-25k miles flown) and exceptional Japan-domestic access.
OneWorld · partner award charts · stopover on one-ways
A small program with outsized value. Cathay Pacific and Japan Airlines redemptions through Alaska are among the best in OneWorld.
Delta One sweet spot · ANA First access · 4 US transferable currencies
The escape hatch for Delta SkyMiles holders. Transfer from any major US currency and redeem Delta One or ANA First at a fraction of the cost.
WordPress.org recommended · first-time WordPress users · $2.95/mo intro
The official WordPress.org-recommended host for first-time WordPress users. Polished onboarding and real phone support at introductory pricing.
Fast shared hosting · Google Cloud infra · top-tier support
Consistently the fastest and most reliable shared host at its price point. Resource limits apply — but for most WordPress sites, GrowBig is the sweet spot.
$1.99/mo · LiteSpeed server · surprisingly competent
Dollar-store pricing with real performance. Not the right pick for enterprise but excellent for personal sites, side projects, and small commerce.
Independent · 97-day money-back · WordPress.org recommended
Independently-owned veteran host (since 1997). Longest refund window in the industry and a genuine commitment to open source.
Turbo plans genuinely faster · LiteSpeed + dedicated CPU · cPanel
The rare case where 'Turbo' branding matches reality. Turbo plans measurably outperform standard shared hosting.
Developer-friendly cloud VPS · best tutorial library · $200 free credit
The VPS that made cloud approachable for developers. Droplets, simple pricing, and the best technical documentation in hosting.
30+ global regions · high-frequency compute · DO alternative
The close-second cloud VPS. Broader data-center footprint than DigitalOcean and competitive high-frequency compute instances.
Oldest developer VPS (since 2003) · best support in the VPS space
Predates DigitalOcean by nearly a decade. Now Akamai Cloud Computing. Support quality is the industry benchmark.
Premium managed WordPress · Google Cloud infra · $30/mo starter
One of the best managed-WordPress hosts money can buy. Google Cloud infrastructure, Cloudflare Enterprise included, support under 2 minutes.
Managed on top of DO/Vultr/Linode · $14+/mo · WordPress + PHP apps
Managed hosting overlay on raw cloud. The price economics of VPS with the simplicity of managed.
Our top pick for US company formation · $39 filing · privacy-first
The quietest success story in US company formation. Low-priced, no-upsell, privacy-focused, with real humans on the phone — for 25+ years.
$500 bundled · Delaware C-Corp or LLC · Mercury bank intro
The default bundled option for first-time global founders. $500 covers formation, EIN, registered agent year-1, and Mercury bank introduction.
Global founder focus · $297 starter · Wyoming or Delaware LLC
Global-founder-focused US formation with optional ongoing compliance bundle. Direct competitor to Firstbase and a lighter alternative to Stripe Atlas.
$399 · polished product · global founder · Wyoming default
Feature-comparable to doola with a slightly more polished product experience. Solid alternative to Stripe Atlas at a lower price point.
Delaware specialist since 1981 · $109 formation · deep Delaware expertise
The Delaware formation specialist. Running since 1981, not VC-backed, and priced well below the marketing-heavy alternatives.
Brand-name legal services · bundled attorney consultation · premium pricing
The most-recognized brand in online legal services. Premium priced, with bundled attorney consultations and trademark services attractive for multi-product users.
Founder-favorite US banking · remote onboarding · $0 monthly
The de facto banking platform for US startups and global founders. Remote onboarding with high approval rates for US LLCs with non-US members.
Multi-currency business banking · 40+ currencies · mid-market FX
The best multi-currency business account on the market. Get local account details in USD, GBP, EUR, SGD, AUD, and more.
Singapore / Hong Kong / UK / Australia formation · compliance included
Multi-jurisdiction formation specialist. Strongest in Singapore Pte Ltd, with compliance and accounting bundled for ongoing management.
Singapore / Hong Kong / UK · AI-assisted accounting · 24/7 support
Sleek's close competitor in multi-jurisdiction formation, with AI-assisted accounting workflows that are meaningfully faster for monthly bookkeeping.
Cashback portal · 3,500+ stores · $30 sign-up bonus
The most-reliable cashback portal in the US. Quarterly payouts via check or PayPal, broad merchant coverage, and consistent (if lower) rates.
Highest headline rates · PayPal payouts · slow but reliable
Headline cashback rates consistently higher than Rakuten. Payouts take 8-12 weeks but come through clean.
Auto-apply coupons at checkout · PayPal-owned · cashback via Honey Gold
The coupon-finder extension that auto-applies discount codes at checkout. Owned by PayPal since 2020.
Price comparison at checkout · cashback rewards · free for anyone
Despite the name, you don't need a Capital One card to use it. Price-compares across competitors at checkout and offers cashback rewards.
Amazon price history · deal alerts · $19/year premium
The single most useful shopping tool for Amazon. Shows full price history on every product page so you know if today's discount is real.
Amazon price tracker · 100% free · browser extension alternative to Keepa
The free Amazon price-history tool. Less polished than Keepa but completely free with no premium tier required.
Gift card aggregator · 5-20% off face value · 50+ retailers
Meta-search across gift card resellers. Find discount gift cards for merchants you already shop — legitimate 5-20% off.
Gift card marketplace · 1-year guarantee · direct reseller
The largest direct gift card reseller in the US. Cards with a 1-year guarantee, meaning refund if the card is redeemed or invalid on arrival.
Grocery cashback · receipt scanning · in-store + online
The default cashback app for grocery spending. Scan receipts or link loyalty accounts to earn real cash back on everyday purchases.
Single-use virtual card numbers · free tier · free subscription protection
Virtual card numbers that protect you from merchant breaches and quietly cancel forgotten subscriptions. Free tier covers most personal use.
One of the largest hotel loyalty programs on earth, with genuinely strong mid-tier redemptions and the industry's most useful Reward Night certificates.
8,000+ hotels · 30 brands · largest loyalty program in hospitality
The biggest loyalty program in the world. If you need a hotel somewhere, Bonvoy probably has one nearby — and the elite benefits travel with you.
7,000+ hotels · fast earning · Diamond that actually delivers
Lower per-point value than competitors, but enormous velocity and some of the most reliably-honored Diamond benefits in the industry.
1,300 hotels · small footprint · best per-point value in the industry
The miles-and-points enthusiasts' favorite. Published award chart, confirmable suite upgrades at Globalist, and a real Guest Services line.
5,500+ hotels · Europe/Asia dominance · cash-like redemption
The non-US traveler's go-to. Points convert directly to euros off your bill — no award availability game.
9,000+ hotels · 7,500-30,000 pts flat tiers · road-trip kingpin
Frequently overlooked, but the flat tier pricing makes Wyndham one of the most reliable point redemptions in mid-tier travel.
7,500 hotels · 8k-35k flat tiers · Citi ThankYou transfer sweet spot
Comfort, Quality, Cambria, Radisson Americas — and the ability to transfer Citi ThankYou at 1:2 unlocks some of the best redemption math in hotel points.
4,700 independently-owned hotels · no blackout dates · steady value
Independent-owner footprint you won't find in the big chains. No blackout dates on redemptions and promotional point sales that can make buying points cheap.
100+ Asia-Pacific luxury properties · fast-track elite · on-property credit
The Asia-Pacific luxury loyalty program — particularly strong in Hong Kong, Singapore, mainland China, and across Southeast Asia.
1,100 hotels · EMEA + APAC strong · unified post-split program
Post the Choice Americas split, Radisson Rewards focuses on Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific — underrated for cross-continent travelers.
Star Alliance flagship · most flexible US-based Star currency
The default mileage program for US-based Star Alliance flyers. Not the cheapest on partners — but the most flexible.
SkyTeam · revenue-based · ubiquitous US domestic
Devalued often, but still valuable if your home airport is a Delta hub. Revenue-based earning aligns rewards with what you actually spend.
OneWorld anchor · loyalty points for status · partner award sweet spots
The OneWorld flagship for US flyers. Partner awards on Cathay, Qatar, JAL, and BA are where AAdvantage miles still deliver real value.
Short-haul sweet spot · transfer from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Bilt
The best short-haul miles currency in the OneWorld ecosystem. 8,000 Avios flies most sub-650-mile hops — unbeatable on short US domestic routes.
Best Star Alliance currency · published chart · stopovers for 5k
Since its 2020 relaunch, Aeroplan has arguably been the best Star Alliance mileage program on earth. Transparent chart, stopovers allowed, and every major US transferable points currency feeds it.
SkyTeam flagship · monthly Promo Awards · Paris & Amsterdam hubs
The best SkyTeam currency for trans-Atlantic redemptions, with Promo Awards and Promo Rewards running monthly at 25-50% off standard pricing.
Star Alliance · round-the-world charts · legendary premium cabins
Best-in-class round-the-world awards (115k business for 22-25k miles flown) and exceptional Japan-domestic access.
OneWorld · partner award charts · stopover on one-ways
A small program with outsized value. Cathay Pacific and Japan Airlines redemptions through Alaska are among the best in OneWorld.
Delta One sweet spot · ANA First access · 4 US transferable currencies
The escape hatch for Delta SkyMiles holders. Transfer from any major US currency and redeem Delta One or ANA First at a fraction of the cost.
WordPress.org recommended · first-time WordPress users · $2.95/mo intro
The official WordPress.org-recommended host for first-time WordPress users. Polished onboarding and real phone support at introductory pricing.
Fast shared hosting · Google Cloud infra · top-tier support
Consistently the fastest and most reliable shared host at its price point. Resource limits apply — but for most WordPress sites, GrowBig is the sweet spot.
$1.99/mo · LiteSpeed server · surprisingly competent
Dollar-store pricing with real performance. Not the right pick for enterprise but excellent for personal sites, side projects, and small commerce.
Independent · 97-day money-back · WordPress.org recommended
Independently-owned veteran host (since 1997). Longest refund window in the industry and a genuine commitment to open source.
Turbo plans genuinely faster · LiteSpeed + dedicated CPU · cPanel
The rare case where 'Turbo' branding matches reality. Turbo plans measurably outperform standard shared hosting.
Developer-friendly cloud VPS · best tutorial library · $200 free credit
The VPS that made cloud approachable for developers. Droplets, simple pricing, and the best technical documentation in hosting.
30+ global regions · high-frequency compute · DO alternative
The close-second cloud VPS. Broader data-center footprint than DigitalOcean and competitive high-frequency compute instances.
Oldest developer VPS (since 2003) · best support in the VPS space
Predates DigitalOcean by nearly a decade. Now Akamai Cloud Computing. Support quality is the industry benchmark.
Premium managed WordPress · Google Cloud infra · $30/mo starter
One of the best managed-WordPress hosts money can buy. Google Cloud infrastructure, Cloudflare Enterprise included, support under 2 minutes.
Managed on top of DO/Vultr/Linode · $14+/mo · WordPress + PHP apps
Managed hosting overlay on raw cloud. The price economics of VPS with the simplicity of managed.
Our top pick for US company formation · $39 filing · privacy-first
The quietest success story in US company formation. Low-priced, no-upsell, privacy-focused, with real humans on the phone — for 25+ years.
$500 bundled · Delaware C-Corp or LLC · Mercury bank intro
The default bundled option for first-time global founders. $500 covers formation, EIN, registered agent year-1, and Mercury bank introduction.
Global founder focus · $297 starter · Wyoming or Delaware LLC
Global-founder-focused US formation with optional ongoing compliance bundle. Direct competitor to Firstbase and a lighter alternative to Stripe Atlas.
$399 · polished product · global founder · Wyoming default
Feature-comparable to doola with a slightly more polished product experience. Solid alternative to Stripe Atlas at a lower price point.
Delaware specialist since 1981 · $109 formation · deep Delaware expertise
The Delaware formation specialist. Running since 1981, not VC-backed, and priced well below the marketing-heavy alternatives.
Brand-name legal services · bundled attorney consultation · premium pricing
The most-recognized brand in online legal services. Premium priced, with bundled attorney consultations and trademark services attractive for multi-product users.
Founder-favorite US banking · remote onboarding · $0 monthly
The de facto banking platform for US startups and global founders. Remote onboarding with high approval rates for US LLCs with non-US members.
Multi-currency business banking · 40+ currencies · mid-market FX
The best multi-currency business account on the market. Get local account details in USD, GBP, EUR, SGD, AUD, and more.
Singapore / Hong Kong / UK / Australia formation · compliance included
Multi-jurisdiction formation specialist. Strongest in Singapore Pte Ltd, with compliance and accounting bundled for ongoing management.
Singapore / Hong Kong / UK · AI-assisted accounting · 24/7 support
Sleek's close competitor in multi-jurisdiction formation, with AI-assisted accounting workflows that are meaningfully faster for monthly bookkeeping.
Cashback portal · 3,500+ stores · $30 sign-up bonus
The most-reliable cashback portal in the US. Quarterly payouts via check or PayPal, broad merchant coverage, and consistent (if lower) rates.
Highest headline rates · PayPal payouts · slow but reliable
Headline cashback rates consistently higher than Rakuten. Payouts take 8-12 weeks but come through clean.
Auto-apply coupons at checkout · PayPal-owned · cashback via Honey Gold
The coupon-finder extension that auto-applies discount codes at checkout. Owned by PayPal since 2020.
Price comparison at checkout · cashback rewards · free for anyone
Despite the name, you don't need a Capital One card to use it. Price-compares across competitors at checkout and offers cashback rewards.
Amazon price history · deal alerts · $19/year premium
The single most useful shopping tool for Amazon. Shows full price history on every product page so you know if today's discount is real.
Amazon price tracker · 100% free · browser extension alternative to Keepa
The free Amazon price-history tool. Less polished than Keepa but completely free with no premium tier required.
Gift card aggregator · 5-20% off face value · 50+ retailers
Meta-search across gift card resellers. Find discount gift cards for merchants you already shop — legitimate 5-20% off.
Gift card marketplace · 1-year guarantee · direct reseller
The largest direct gift card reseller in the US. Cards with a 1-year guarantee, meaning refund if the card is redeemed or invalid on arrival.
Grocery cashback · receipt scanning · in-store + online
The default cashback app for grocery spending. Scan receipts or link loyalty accounts to earn real cash back on everyday purchases.
Single-use virtual card numbers · free tier · free subscription protection
Virtual card numbers that protect you from merchant breaches and quietly cancel forgotten subscriptions. Free tier covers most personal use.