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AllTrails vs Samsara

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AllTrails

Software

Discover the best hiking and biking trails

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Samsara logo

Samsara

Software

The connected operations cloud

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.; Samsara no price is published for any plan; every tier on the plans page offers only a Get pricing button, and no contract length or hardware cost is stated
  • They diverge on capability: AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Samsara covers Real-time GPS tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllTrails and Samsara actually diverge.

Attributes where AllTrails and Samsara differ
AttributeAllTrailsSamsara
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20102015

Identical on both: 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 Samsara

  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • AI dash cameras
  • ELD compliance
  • IFTA reporting
  • Driver safety coaching
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Fuel efficiency
  • Route optimization

What people use each for

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

AllTrails

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

Samsara

  • Real time GPS tracking of vehicle location and engine healthnot AllTrails
  • AI dash cameras with in cab driver coaching and safety alertsnot AllTrails
  • Trailer and powered equipment tracking for asset recoverynot AllTrails
  • Fleet maintenance planning and fuel usage analysisnot 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.

Samsara

  • No price is published for any plan; every tier on the plans page offers only a Get pricing button, and no contract length or hardware cost is stated
  • Safety, Telematics and Equipment tracking are sold as separate plan families, so a fleet needing all three buys three plans
  • Weather risk visibility and the 30 plus risk detections with context and patterns require Safety Enterprise rather than Safety Premier
  • AI fuel lifecycle insights, TMS integrations and route performance tools require Telematics Enterprise rather than Telematics Premier
  • Proactive maintenance tools and real time diagnostics for trailers and equipment require Advanced Tracking rather than Standard Visibility

Pricing, plan by plan

AllTrails

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

Samsara

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Samsara 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 Samsara if

  • You need real-time gps tracking.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want ai dash cameras.
Samsara review

Questions people ask

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