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AllTrails vs Vulcan

AllTrails logo

AllTrails

Maps & Navigation

Discover the best hiking and biking trails

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vulcan logo

Vulcan

Mining & Resources

Industry-standard 3D mine planning and modeling software

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.; Vulcan neither the Vulcan product page nor the Maptek store page shows a price, a licence term or a subscription length
  • They diverge on capability: AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Vulcan covers Geological modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllTrails and Vulcan actually diverge.

Attributes where AllTrails and Vulcan differ
AttributeAllTrailsVulcan
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWindows
CategoryMaps & NavigationMining & Resources
Founded20101981

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 Vulcan

  • Geological modeling
  • Block modeling
  • Mine design
  • Resource estimation
  • Production scheduling
  • Surpac
  • Leapfrog
  • I-Site

What people use each for

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

AllTrails

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

Vulcan

  • Geological modelling, block modelling and resource estimationnot AllTrails
  • Open pit and underground mine design and schedulingnot AllTrails
  • Grade control and geotechnical analysis at operating minesnot 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.

Vulcan

  • Neither the Vulcan product page nor the Maptek store page shows a price, a licence term or a subscription length
  • Vulcan is a base product extended by nine paid add on modules covering geology and estimation, open pit design, underground design, scheduling, grade control and geotechnics, so the entry licence does not cover a full workflow
  • Buying requires going through the Maptek store or contacting Maptek directly for a quote

Pricing, plan by plan

AllTrails

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

Vulcan

On request
  • Vulcan Standard$8000/year
    • 3D modeling
    • Mine design
    • Block modeling
  • Vulcan Professional$15000/year
    • Advanced geostatistics
    • Resource estimation
    • Pit optimization
  • Vulcan Enterprise$25000/year
    • All modules
    • Custom solutions
    • Priority support

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 Vulcan if

  • You need geological modeling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want block modeling.
Vulcan review

Questions people ask

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