Cheapy - AI Hotel Search Platform

The Challenge

The team behind Cheapy wanted to solve a common travel frustration: spending hours comparing hotel prices across multiple platforms. They needed a smart tool that could instantly analyze hotel options and surface the best value-for-money deals.

The product needed to be fast, intuitive, and affordable - with a freemium model that let users try it before committing.

Our Approach

We built a full-stack AI-powered platform using Next.js that analyzes Google Hotels data in real-time and presents budget-optimized recommendations in seconds.

Key Focus Areas

1. AI Analysis Engine - Smart algorithm that evaluates hotels on value-for-money, guest ratings, and location to find the best deals
2. Freemium Model - 5 free daily searches with paid plans for unlimited access, powered by Stripe
3. Speed - Reduced hotel comparison from 3-4 hours of manual research to under 30 seconds
4. User Experience - Clean, mobile-friendly interface with pros/cons for each recommendation

Technical Implementation

• Framework: Next.js with server-side rendering for SEO and performance
• AI/ML: Custom analysis pipeline processing Google Hotels data
• Payments: Stripe integration for subscription management and secure checkout
• Analytics: Google Analytics and Sentry for error tracking
• Data: Real guest ratings sourced from Google Hotels with direct booking links

Results

Cheapy launched successfully with strong early traction:

• Under 30 seconds to find and compare hotel deals vs. hours of manual searching
• Freemium conversion - Free tier drives engagement, paid plans deliver revenue
• Budget-first matching - Users consistently find 15-30% savings compared to manual searching
• Last-minute deals - AI detection of price drops and availability changes

Client Feedback

“Lepri turned our idea into a working product faster than we expected. The AI analysis engine is exactly what we envisioned - fast, accurate, and genuinely useful for budget-conscious travelers.”

• Cheapy Founders