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OpenRouteService vs AllTrails

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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
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AllTrails

Software

Discover the best hiking and biking trails

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only AllTrails has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: OpenRouteService free tier is limited to 500 Isochrones requests per day; 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: OpenRouteService covers Core Functionality, AllTrails covers Trail discovery.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OpenRouteService and AllTrails actually diverge.

Attributes where OpenRouteService and AllTrails differ
AttributeOpenRouteServiceAllTrails
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebIos, Android, Web
FoundedUnknown2010

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 OpenRouteService

  • 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.

OpenRouteService

No use cases recorded yet. See the OpenRouteService review.

AllTrails

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

OpenRouteService

  • Free tier is limited to 500 Isochrones requests per day

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

OpenRouteService

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the OpenRouteService 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 OpenRouteService if

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

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

Questions people ask

Is OpenRouteService or AllTrails better?
Neither clearly leads. OpenRouteService 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, OpenRouteService or AllTrails?
AllTrails has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for OpenRouteService and Free for AllTrails.
Does OpenRouteService or AllTrails run on more platforms?
OpenRouteService 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. OpenRouteService starts at On request.
What can OpenRouteService do that AllTrails cannot?
OpenRouteService covers Core Functionality, User Interface. AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Offline maps, GPS navigation, Activity recording.
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