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AllTrails vs OpenLayers

AllTrails logo

AllTrails

Software

Discover the best hiking and biking trails

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OpenLayers logo

OpenLayers

Software

High-performance, feature-packed JavaScript library for creating interactive maps on the web with

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.; OpenLayers free and open source under the 2-clause BSD License, with no commercial tier
  • They diverge on capability: AllTrails covers Trail discovery, OpenLayers covers Core Functionality.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllTrails and OpenLayers actually diverge.

Attributes where AllTrails and OpenLayers differ
AttributeAllTrailsOpenLayers
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 OpenLayers

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

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

AllTrails

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

OpenLayers

No use cases recorded yet. See the OpenLayers review.

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.

OpenLayers

  • Free and open source under the 2-clause BSD License, with no commercial tier

Pricing, plan by plan

AllTrails

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

OpenLayers

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the OpenLayers 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 OpenLayers if

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

Questions people ask

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