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AllTrails vs MapTiler

AllTrails logo

AllTrails

Software

Discover the best hiking and biking trails

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MapTiler logo

MapTiler

Software

Map hosting, styling, and APIs for developers with beautiful pre-built map styles

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.; MapTiler the free tier is restricted to testing, personal or non commercial use and forces a MapTiler logo on the map
  • They diverge on capability: AllTrails covers Trail discovery, MapTiler covers Core Functionality.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllTrails and MapTiler actually diverge.

Attributes where AllTrails and MapTiler differ
AttributeAllTrailsMapTiler
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb
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 MapTiler

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

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

AllTrails

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

MapTiler

  • Serving vector map tiles and styles in a web or mobile applicationnot AllTrails
  • Hosting custom map data and geocoding behind an APInot 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.

MapTiler

  • The free tier is restricted to testing, personal or non commercial use and forces a MapTiler logo on the map
  • Free is capped at 5,000 map sessions, 1,000 search sessions and 100,000 API requests a month
  • Free storage is 5 GB but limited to a single file
  • The Flex plan at $30 a month bills overage at $2.50 per 1,000 sessions and $0.15 per 1,000 API requests
  • Soft usage limits that prevent surprise overage bills are a Custom plan feature, so cheaper plans can run up charges
  • A 99.9% SLA requires the prepaid Custom contract

Pricing, plan by plan

AllTrails

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

MapTiler

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the MapTiler 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 MapTiler if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You also want user interface.
MapTiler review

Questions people ask

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