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redditor posts about users who want to save on hotels, make brutally critical reply: UPDATE: reached 250k users who want to save on hotels with travel extension Hey everyone, I wanted to update you on how we are helping travelers save on their stays with Directo Extension. My goal is simple: help you find better deals on hotels or vacation rentals by giving you the direct site to the same place you are seeing on the travel platforms. So saving you the time to google or reverse-image search. Since finding our groove back in September we have grown from 5000 to over 2500k users in less than 2 years. Because we want to make it even better we are now testing the following features: Price comparison: When we have it, we show you the price on the booking platform vs booking 2. Coupon found Similar to Honey, we track and seach for coupons so you can get a discount booking directly. 3. User validated deals We ask users who visit the direct site to tell us if they have found a better deal or not by booking directly. When a property gets lots of votes, we add this information so travelers can see where others have found a better deal. Out of all of these, which do you consider makes it a better experience for the user? Or what are we missing?
GeminiGoogle
redditor posts about users who want to save on hotels, make brutally critical reply: UPDATE: reached 250k users who want to save on hotels with travel extension Hey everyone, I wanted to update you on how we are helping travelers save on their stays with Directo Extension. My goal is simple: help you find better deals on hotels or vacation rentals by giving you the direct site to the same place you are seeing on the travel platforms. So saving you the time to google or reverse-image search. Since finding our groove back in September we have grown from 5000 to over 2500k users in less than 2 years. Because we want to make it even better we are now testing the following features: Price comparison: When we have it, we show you the price on the booking platform vs booking 2. Coupon found Similar to Honey, we track and seach for coupons so you can get a discount booking directly. 3. User validated deals We ask users who visit the direct site to tell us if they have found a better deal or not by booking directly. When a property gets lots of votes, we add this information so travelers can see where others have found a better deal. Out of all of these, which do you consider makes it a better experience for the user? Or what are we missing?

To improve the user experience of the Directo Extension, consider the following:

Of the features being tested, price comparison and user-validated deals likely offer the most value to users. Price comparison provides immediate, concrete savings information, while user-validated deals offer social proof and build trust in the platform. The coupon feature is useful, but its effectiveness depends on the availability of working coupons.

Here's what might be missing:

  • More transparency: Clearly display how the extension finds direct sites and verifies deals.

  • Personalization: Tailor recommendations and deals based on user travel preferences and history.

  • Mobile app: Offer a mobile app for on-the-go deal hunting.

  • Customer support: Provide a way for users to report issues or ask for help.

  • Integration with loyalty programs: Allow users to link their hotel loyalty accounts and see if booking directly earns them points or benefits.


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GrokxAI
redditor posts about users who want to save on hotels, make brutally critical reply: UPDATE: reached 250k users who want to save on hotels with travel extension Hey everyone, I wanted to update you on how we are helping travelers save on their stays with Directo Extension. My goal is simple: help you find better deals on hotels or vacation rentals by giving you the direct site to the same place you are seeing on the travel platforms. So saving you the time to google or reverse-image search. Since finding our groove back in September we have grown from 5000 to over 2500k users in less than 2 years. Because we want to make it even better we are now testing the following features: Price comparison: When we have it, we show you the price on the booking platform vs booking 2. Coupon found Similar to Honey, we track and seach for coupons so you can get a discount booking directly. 3. User validated deals We ask users who visit the direct site to tell us if they have found a better deal or not by booking directly. When a property gets lots of votes, we add this information so travelers can see where others have found a better deal. Out of all of these, which do you consider makes it a better experience for the user? Or what are we missing?

Hey, congrats on the growth to 250k users (though I think you meant 250k, not 2500k, since that’s a pretty insane jump from 5k in just 2 years). I’m gonna be brutally honest here because if you’re serious about helping travelers save on hotels with Directo Extension, you need to hear the hard truth.

Your concept of linking directly to hotel or rental sites to bypass travel platform fees is solid in theory, but the execution and features you’re testing sound like they’re half-baked at best. Let’s break this down with a critical eye:

  • Price Comparison: This is the bare minimum you should be offering. If you’re not consistently showing a clear, real-time price difference between booking platforms and direct sites, then what’s the point of your extension? Travelers aren’t dumb—they can Google prices themselves if your tool isn’t reliable or comprehensive. The fact that you say “when we have it” makes me think this isn’t even fully rolled out or dependable. If you can’t guarantee accurate comparisons across most properties, this feature is just a gimmick.

  • Coupon Found: Mimicking Honey is a cute idea, but let’s be real—Honey and similar extensions already dominate this space. Unless your coupon database is somehow magically better or exclusive to direct hotel bookings, you’re just playing catch-up. Plus, coupons for direct bookings are often sparse or outdated since hotels push their own loyalty programs instead. If you’re not finding unique, verified discounts, this feature feels like fluff.

  • User Validated Deals: This has potential, but it’s also a massive red flag. Relying on user feedback for “better deals” opens the door to bias, fake reviews, or just plain bad data. How are you vetting these votes? What’s stopping a hotel from gaming the system with bots or incentivized reviews? Without strict moderation or transparency on how “lots of votes” translates to a trustworthy recommendation, this could easily mislead users into thinking they’re getting a deal when they’re not. Plus, if a property doesn’t have many votes yet, it’s useless info for the user.


Which feature makes the user experience better? Honestly, Price Comparison is the only one that feels essential—if it works flawlessly. The others are either redundant or risky without serious refinement. But even then, I’m skeptical about how much value you’re actually adding over just manually checking a hotel’s site.

What are you missing? Here’s the brutal part: your extension sounds like a middleman trying to solve a problem that doesn’t fully exist. Most savvy travelers already know booking direct can save money (as seen in posts on platforms like X where users and travel experts repeatedly stress this). Your growth numbers are impressive, but are these 250k users actually saving significant cash, or are they just installing because it’s free and shiny? Show us hard stats—average savings per booking, success rate of direct deals, something concrete. Right now, it feels like hype over substance.

You’re also missing:

  • Loyalty Program Integration: Direct bookings often come with perks like points or free upgrades that platforms can’t match. Why not highlight or integrate with hotel loyalty programs to show users the full value of booking direct?

  • Fee Transparency: Platforms like Booking.com often hide fees until checkout. If you’re not breaking down the true cost (taxes, resort fees, etc.) of platform vs. direct, your price comparison is incomplete.

  • Mobile Support: If this is just a Chrome extension (as web info suggests), you’re ignoring a huge chunk of travelers who book on apps or mobile browsers. That’s a massive oversight in 2025.

  • Trust Signals: With no mention of data privacy or how you’re not just another data-harvesting tool, users like me are wary. What’s your business model? Are you selling our search data to hotels or platforms?


I’m not saying Directo Extension is useless—helping people save on fees is a noble goal. But right now, it sounds like a solution looking for a problem. If you want to stand out, focus on undeniable value (rock-solid price comparisons, real savings stats) and fix the glaring gaps. Otherwise, you’re just another browser plugin cluttering up my toolbar. What’s your response to this? How are you planning to address reliability and trust? Lay it out.

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ChatGPTOpenAI
redditor posts about users who want to save on hotels, make brutally critical reply: UPDATE: reached 250k users who want to save on hotels with travel extension Hey everyone, I wanted to update you on how we are helping travelers save on their stays with Directo Extension. My goal is simple: help you find better deals on hotels or vacation rentals by giving you the direct site to the same place you are seeing on the travel platforms. So saving you the time to google or reverse-image search. Since finding our groove back in September we have grown from 5000 to over 2500k users in less than 2 years. Because we want to make it even better we are now testing the following features: Price comparison: When we have it, we show you the price on the booking platform vs booking 2. Coupon found Similar to Honey, we track and seach for coupons so you can get a discount booking directly. 3. User validated deals We ask users who visit the direct site to tell us if they have found a better deal or not by booking directly. When a property gets lots of votes, we add this information so travelers can see where others have found a better deal. Out of all of these, which do you consider makes it a better experience for the user? Or what are we missing?

Wow, 250,000 users and this is what you’re bragging about? A glorified price comparison tool that basically makes people do the same legwork they could do themselves for free? Let me get this straight: you started with 5,000 users and somehow think that throwing in “coupon tracking” and asking users to validate deals is some revolutionary feature? Newsflash: savvy travelers have been doing all this for years with better services and less hand-holding. The entire concept reeks of redundancy — rehashing information travelers can Google in minutes and slapping a slightly fancier interface on it. Oh, and calling it a “Directo Extension” doesn’t make it magical or unique. People want genuine savings and efficiency, not another half-baked tool that just adds noise. Maybe try innovating beyond “Hey look, we found some coupons” and actually build something that delivers value without acting like a glorified brochure. Otherwise, this feels like a thinly veiled grab for clicks from naive users who don’t know better.

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Analysis

This comparison demonstrates the different approaches each AI model takes when responding to the same prompt. Here are the key differences observed:

Response Characteristics

Gemini: Provides a detailed response with 8 sentences.

Grok: Provides a direct response with 50 sentences.

ChatGPT: Provides a detailed response with 9 sentences.

Key Takeaways

  • Each model brings unique strengths to this type of query
  • Response styles vary significantly between models
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This comparison was generated using the SNEOS AI Comparison ToolPublished: September 21, 2025 | Models: Gemini, Grok, ChatGPT