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AllTrails vs LocationIQ

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AllTrails

Software

Discover the best hiking and biking trails

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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LocationIQ

Software

Enterprise-grade location APIs at affordable prices

From
On request
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.; LocationIQ smaller ecosystem of integrations compared to Google Maps
  • They diverge on capability: AllTrails covers Trail discovery, LocationIQ covers Core Functionality.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllTrails and LocationIQ actually diverge.

Attributes where AllTrails and LocationIQ differ
AttributeAllTrailsLocationIQ
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebAPI
Founded2010Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), 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 LocationIQ

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

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

AllTrails

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

LocationIQ

  • Geocoding and reverse geocoding addresses at scalenot AllTrails
  • Store locators and address autofill in web and mobile appsnot AllTrails
  • Asset and vehicle tracking with route optimisationnot AllTrails
  • Serving static and dynamic map tilesnot AllTrails
  • Distance matrix and route planningnot 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.

LocationIQ

  • Smaller ecosystem of integrations compared to Google Maps
  • Less documentation than industry-leading platforms
  • Less brand recognition than Google or Mapbox

Pricing, plan by plan

AllTrails

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

LocationIQ

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the LocationIQ review.

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 LocationIQ if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You work on API.
  • You also want user interface.
LocationIQ review

Questions people ask

Is AllTrails or LocationIQ better?
Neither clearly leads. AllTrails starts at Free and LocationIQ at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllTrails or LocationIQ?
AllTrails has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AllTrails and On request for LocationIQ.
Does AllTrails or LocationIQ run on more platforms?
AllTrails runs on Ios, Android, Web. LocationIQ runs on API.
Can I use AllTrails for free?
Yes. AllTrails has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LocationIQ 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 LocationIQ is typically brought in for.
What can AllTrails do that LocationIQ cannot?
AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Offline maps, GPS navigation, Activity recording. LocationIQ covers Core Functionality, User Interface.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

LocationIQ: How much cheaper is LocationIQ than Google Maps?

At 100,000 requests per month, LocationIQ costs $49 whereas Google Maps charges $500 and Mapbox charges $75.

Source
LocationIQ: What is LocationIQ's free tier?

LocationIQ offers a free tier with 5,000 requests per day. Paid plans start at $49/month for the Geocoding Lite plan.

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