Software · head to head
AllTrails vs Carlson Mining
The short version
- Only AllTrails has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Carlson Mining covers Pit design.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AllTrails and Carlson Mining actually diverge.
| Attribute | AllTrails | Carlson Mining |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | Windows |
| Founded | 2010 | 1983 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in AllTrails
- Trail discovery
- Offline maps
- GPS navigation
- Activity recording
- Trail reviews
- Apple Health
- Garmin
- Apple Watch
Only in Carlson Mining
- Pit design
- Grade control
- Production planning
- Survey integration
- Mapping
- AutoCAD
- ArcGIS
- GPS
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
AllTrails
- Trail discoverynot Carlson Mining
- Hiking navigationnot Carlson Mining
- Outdoor fitness trackingnot Carlson Mining
Carlson Mining
- Pit designnot AllTrails
- Grade controlnot AllTrails
- Mine planningnot AllTrails
- Surveyingnot AllTrails
- Mappingnot AllTrails
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
AllTrails
- The App Store listing shows AllTrails is a free download with an in-app Pro subscription; the visible listing text does not state the Pro price, so the reader must check in-app purchases for the current rate.
Carlson Mining
Nothing recorded yet. See the Carlson Mining review.
Pricing, plan by plan
AllTrails
Free- FreeFree
- Trail search
- Community reviews
- Basic maps
- AllTrails+$35.99/year
- Offline maps
- Real-time navigation
- Trail conditions
Carlson Mining
On request- Carlson Mining Standard$7000/year
- Mining design
- Pit design
- Grade control
- Carlson Mining Professional$15000/year
- Advanced mine planning
- Production scheduling
- Equipment management
Which should you pick?
Choose AllTrails if
- You need trail discovery.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want offline maps.
Choose Carlson Mining if
- You need pit design.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want grade control.
Questions people ask
- Is AllTrails or Carlson Mining better?
- Neither clearly leads. AllTrails starts at Free and Carlson Mining at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AllTrails or Carlson Mining?
- AllTrails has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AllTrails and On request for Carlson Mining.
- Does AllTrails or Carlson Mining run on more platforms?
- AllTrails runs on Ios, Android, Web. Carlson Mining runs on Windows.
- Can I use AllTrails for free?
- Yes. AllTrails has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Carlson Mining starts at On request.
- What is AllTrails best used for?
- AllTrails is most often used for trail discovery, hiking navigation, outdoor fitness tracking. Of those, trail discovery and hiking navigation are not what Carlson Mining is typically brought in for.
- What can AllTrails do that Carlson Mining cannot?
- AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Offline maps, GPS navigation, Activity recording. Carlson Mining covers Pit design, Grade control, Production planning, Survey integration.
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