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AllTrails vs OpenRouteService

AllTrails logo

AllTrails

Software

Discover the best hiking and biking trails

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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OpenRouteService

Software

Open-source routing, geocoding, and isochrone APIs based on OpenStreetMap data for developers and enterprises

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.; OpenRouteService free tier is limited to 500 Isochrones requests per day
  • They diverge on capability: AllTrails covers Trail discovery, OpenRouteService covers Core Functionality.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllTrails and OpenRouteService actually diverge.

Attributes where AllTrails and OpenRouteService differ
AttributeAllTrailsOpenRouteService
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 OpenRouteService

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

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

AllTrails

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

OpenRouteService

No use cases recorded yet. See the OpenRouteService 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.

OpenRouteService

  • Free tier is limited to 500 Isochrones requests per day

Pricing, plan by plan

AllTrails

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

OpenRouteService

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the OpenRouteService 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 OpenRouteService if

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

Questions people ask

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