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Samsara vs AllTrails

Samsara logo

Samsara

Software

The connected operations cloud

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: 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; 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: Samsara covers Real-time GPS tracking, AllTrails covers Trail discovery.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Samsara and AllTrails actually diverge.

Attributes where Samsara and AllTrails differ
AttributeSamsaraAllTrails
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileIos, Android, Web
Founded20152010

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 Samsara

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

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.

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

AllTrails

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Samsara

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Samsara 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 Samsara if

  • You need real-time gps tracking.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want ai dash cameras.
Samsara 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 Samsara or AllTrails better?
Neither clearly leads. Samsara 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, Samsara or AllTrails?
AllTrails has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Samsara and Free for AllTrails.
Does Samsara or AllTrails run on more platforms?
Samsara runs on Web, Mobile. 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. Samsara starts at On request.
What is Samsara best used for?
Samsara is most often used for real time gps tracking of vehicle location and engine health, ai dash cameras with in cab driver coaching and safety alerts, trailer and powered equipment tracking for asset recovery, fleet maintenance planning and fuel usage analysis. Of those, real time gps tracking of vehicle location and engine health and ai dash cameras with in cab driver coaching and safety alerts are not what AllTrails is typically brought in for.
What can Samsara do that AllTrails cannot?
Samsara covers Real-time GPS tracking, AI dash cameras, ELD compliance, IFTA reporting. AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Offline maps, GPS navigation, Activity recording.
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