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AllTrails vs Carlson Mining

AllTrails logo

AllTrails

Software

Discover the best hiking and biking trails

From
Free
Rated
-
Carlson Mining logo

Carlson Mining

Software

Mining and surveying software solution

From
On request
Rated
-

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.

Attributes where AllTrails and Carlson Mining differ
AttributeAllTrailsCarlson Mining
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWindows
Founded20101983

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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