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AllTrails vs Geotab

AllTrails logo

AllTrails

Maps & Navigation

Discover the best hiking and biking trails

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Geotab logo

Geotab

Maps & Navigation

Unlock fleet potential with data

From
$25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only AllTrails has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Geotab pricing is quote only, gated behind Get Pricing buttons for both the GO Core Plan and the full GO Plan, with no published figures
  • They diverge on capability: AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Geotab covers Real-time GPS tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllTrails and Geotab actually diverge.

Attributes where AllTrails and Geotab differ
AttributeAllTrailsGeotab
Starting priceFree$25/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20102000

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maps & Navigation).

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 Geotab

  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Vehicle diagnostics
  • Driver behavior scoring
  • ELD compliance
  • IFTA reporting
  • Fuel management
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Route optimization

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AllTrails

  • Trail discoverynot Geotab
  • Hiking navigationnot Geotab
  • Outdoor fitness trackingnot Geotab

Geotab

  • Fleet trackingnot AllTrails
  • Driver safetynot AllTrails
  • Fuel optimizationnot AllTrails
  • Compliance managementnot AllTrails
  • Predictive maintenancenot 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.

Geotab

  • Pricing is quote only, gated behind Get Pricing buttons for both the GO Core Plan and the full GO Plan, with no published figures

Pricing, plan by plan

AllTrails

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Trail search
    • Community reviews
    • Basic maps
  • AllTrails+$35.99/year
    • Offline maps
    • Real-time navigation
    • Trail conditions

Geotab

$25/month
  • Base$25/month
    • GPS tracking
    • Trip history
    • Engine diagnostics
  • Pro$40/month
    • Everything in Base
    • Driver behavior
    • Fuel usage
  • ProPlus$55/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Active tracking
    • Advanced analytics

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.
AllTrails review

Choose Geotab if

  • You need real-time gps tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want vehicle diagnostics.
Geotab review

Questions people ask

Is AllTrails or Geotab better?
Neither clearly leads. AllTrails starts at Free and Geotab at $25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllTrails or Geotab?
AllTrails has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AllTrails and $25/month for Geotab.
Does AllTrails or Geotab run on more platforms?
AllTrails runs on Ios, Android, Web. Geotab runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use AllTrails for free?
Yes. AllTrails has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Geotab starts at $25/month.
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 Geotab is typically brought in for.
What can AllTrails do that Geotab cannot?
AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Offline maps, GPS navigation, Activity recording. Geotab covers Real-time GPS tracking, Vehicle diagnostics, Driver behavior scoring, ELD compliance.
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