Software · head to head
OpenLayers vs AllTrails
OpenLayers
Software
High-performance, feature-packed JavaScript library for creating interactive maps on the web with
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only AllTrails has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: OpenLayers free and open source under the 2-clause BSD License, with no commercial tier; 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.
- They diverge on capability: OpenLayers covers Core Functionality, AllTrails covers Trail discovery.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which OpenLayers and AllTrails actually diverge.
| Attribute | OpenLayers | AllTrails |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | Unknown | 2010 |
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 OpenLayers
- Core Functionality
- User Interface
Only in AllTrails
- Trail discovery
- Offline maps
- GPS navigation
- Activity recording
- Trail reviews
- Apple Health
- Garmin
- Apple Watch
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
OpenLayers
No use cases recorded yet. See the OpenLayers review.
AllTrails
- Trail discoverynot OpenLayers
- Hiking navigationnot OpenLayers
- Outdoor fitness trackingnot OpenLayers
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
OpenLayers
- Free and open source under the 2-clause BSD License, with no commercial tier
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.
Pricing, plan by plan
OpenLayers
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the OpenLayers review.
AllTrails
Free- FreeFree
- Trail search
- Community reviews
- Basic maps
- AllTrails+$35.99/year
- Offline maps
- Real-time navigation
- Trail conditions
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.
Questions people ask
- Is OpenLayers or AllTrails better?
- Neither clearly leads. OpenLayers starts at On request and AllTrails at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, OpenLayers or AllTrails?
- AllTrails has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for OpenLayers and Free for AllTrails.
- Does OpenLayers or AllTrails run on more platforms?
- OpenLayers runs on Web. AllTrails runs on Ios, Android, 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 can OpenLayers do that AllTrails cannot?
- OpenLayers covers Core Functionality, User Interface. AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Offline maps, GPS navigation, Activity recording.