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QGIS vs AllTrails

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QGIS

Software

Free, open-source desktop GIS application that supports viewing, editing, and analysis of

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
AllTrails logo

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: QGIS requires technical knowledge to use effectively for advanced GIS analysis; 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: QGIS covers Core Functionality, AllTrails covers Trail discovery.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which QGIS and AllTrails actually diverge.

Attributes where QGIS and AllTrails differ
AttributeQGISAllTrails
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxIos, 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 QGIS

  • 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.

QGIS

No use cases recorded yet. See the QGIS review.

AllTrails

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

Where each one falls short

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

QGIS

  • Requires technical knowledge to use effectively for advanced GIS analysis
  • Desktop application does not include built-in web publishing capabilities

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

QGIS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the QGIS 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 QGIS if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want user interface.
QGIS 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 QGIS or AllTrails better?
Neither clearly leads. QGIS 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, QGIS or AllTrails?
AllTrails has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for QGIS and Free for AllTrails.
Does QGIS or AllTrails run on more platforms?
QGIS runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. 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. QGIS starts at On request.
What can QGIS do that AllTrails cannot?
QGIS covers Core Functionality, User Interface. AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Offline maps, GPS navigation, Activity recording.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

QGIS: Is QGIS free and open source?

Yes. QGIS is free and open-source software, licensed under the GNU General Public License, available for download and modification by anyone.

Source
QGIS: What operating systems does QGIS support?

QGIS runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with installers available for each platform.

Source
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