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AllTrails vs Lytx

AllTrails logo

AllTrails

Maps

Discover the best hiking and biking trails

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Lytx logo

Lytx

Fleet Management

Video telematics with human event review and a structured driver coaching programme

From
On request
Free plan
No
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.; Lytx the driver-facing lens is the main deployment obstacle, and fleets have faced formal union objections, grievance procedures and driver resignations over interior cameras regardless of how the data is used.
  • They diverge on capability: AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Lytx covers Machine vision event detection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllTrails and Lytx actually diverge.

Attributes where AllTrails and Lytx differ
AttributeAllTrailsLytx
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryMapsFleet Management
Founded2010Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Lytx

  • Machine vision event detection
  • Reviewed events
  • Driver coaching workflow
  • Risk scoring
  • Continual recording option
  • Fleet tracking and compliance

What people use each for

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

AllTrails

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

Lytx

  • A haulage or waste fleet with rising insurance premiums that needs defensible video evidence and a documented coaching programme to renegotiate covernot AllTrails
  • An operator facing repeated nuisance claims where exonerating footage settles disputes before they reach litigationnot AllTrails
  • A safety team that wants reviewed, filtered events rather than an alert stream its managers will stop reading within a fortnightnot AllTrails
  • A fleet already running Geotab or Samsara for telematics that wants a dedicated video safety layer on topnot 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.

Lytx

  • The driver-facing lens is the main deployment obstacle, and fleets have faced formal union objections, grievance procedures and driver resignations over interior cameras regardless of how the data is used.
  • Agreements are normally 36 months per device, so a fleet that shrinks or reassigns vehicles mid-term keeps paying for units it no longer runs, and the hardware has no resale value.
  • Human review introduces a delay between the event and the coachable clip, so it is not the tool for real-time intervention, and vendors offering instant in-cab alerts do that part better.
  • Core telematics such as maintenance, routing and asset tracking is thinner than on dedicated fleet platforms, so many customers run Lytx alongside another system and pay twice for GPS tracking.
  • The programme only pays back if managers hold coaching sessions consistently, which is a recurring labour cost the business case usually omits, and fleets that cannot staff it see no measurable change in incident rates.

Pricing, plan by plan

AllTrails

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

Lytx

On request
  • Lytx$undefined/year
    • Per vehicle per month, device and review service bundled
    • Terms are typically 36 months per installed device
    • Continual recording and extended retention priced as upgrades

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 Lytx if

  • You need machine vision event detection.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want reviewed events.
Lytx review

Questions people ask

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

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AllTrails: Is AllTrails free to use?

AllTrails offers both free and paid membership options. The basic free tier allows users to explore trails, see maps, and access core features for discovering hiking and outdoor activities.

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Lytx: Can I run Lytx without a driver-facing camera?

Yes, road-facing only configurations are available and are what most fleets deploy first to reduce resistance. You lose distraction and seatbelt detection, which is a large part of the risk model.

AllTrails: Can I create custom routes on AllTrails?

Yes, AllTrails allows users to build and edit custom trails. The platform provides route converter tools and options to print custom maps for your own trail designs.

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Lytx: Who watches the footage?

Flagged events go to Lytx reviewers, then to your safety managers. Continuous footage is not routinely watched; it is retained and pulled on request for incidents and claims.

Lytx: Does it replace my telematics platform?

It can, but most large fleets keep their existing tracking platform and integrate Lytx for video and coaching. Budget for both if that is the plan.

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