GPXSee vs Map My Tracks

GPXSee — GPXSee is a free, open source GPS log file viewer for Windows, Linux and Mac. It allows viewing, editing and analyzing GPX tracks, routes and waypoints along with elevation graphs, speed profiles and

Map My Tracks — Map My Tracks is a free GPS tracking app for Android devices. It allows users to track outdoor activities like walking, running, and cycling, recording details like route, distance, speed, and elevati

GPXSee offers Displays GPX tracks, routes and waypoints on map, Supports various map sources like OpenStreetMap, Bing Maps, MapQuest, 3D mode for terrain visualization, Graphical elevation, speed and heart rate plots, Editing and analysis of GPX data, while Map My Tracks provides GPS tracking to record route, distance, speed, elevation, View route on map with customizable markers, Audio cues for pace and distance, Share tracks via email, Facebook, Twitter, Export GPX files.

GPXSee stands out for Free and open source, Cross-platform - works on Windows, Linux and Mac, Lightweight and easy to use; Map My Tracks is known for Free and easy to use, Accurate GPS tracking, Customizable features and display.

Feature	GPXSee	Map My Tracks
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Travel & Location	Travel & Location
Pricing	Open Source	N/A

Product Overview

GPXSee

Description: GPXSee is a free, open source GPS log file viewer for Windows, Linux and Mac. It allows viewing, editing and analyzing GPX tracks, routes and waypoints along with elevation graphs, speed profiles and heart rate plots. Key features include map display, 3D mode, printing and exporting to various formats.

Map My Tracks

Description: Map My Tracks is a free GPS tracking app for Android devices. It allows users to track outdoor activities like walking, running, and cycling, recording details like route, distance, speed, and elevation. Users can view routes on a map, share tracks, and export GPX files.

Key Features Comparison

GPXSee Features

• Displays GPX tracks, routes and waypoints on map
• Supports various map sources like OpenStreetMap, Bing Maps, MapQuest
• 3D mode for terrain visualization
• Graphical elevation, speed and heart rate plots
• Editing and analysis of GPX data
• Exporting to KML, PNG, PDF and other formats

Map My Tracks Features

• GPS tracking to record route, distance, speed, elevation
• View route on map with customizable markers
• Audio cues for pace and distance
• Share tracks via email, Facebook, Twitter
• Export GPX files
• Set goals for distance, time, calories
• Interval training mode
• Works offline once route is loaded

Pros & Cons Analysis

GPXSee

Pros

• Free and open source
• Cross-platform - works on Windows, Linux and Mac
• Lightweight and easy to use
• Supports many common GPS file formats
• Customizable interface and options

Cons

• Limited to only viewing and analyzing GPS data
• No advanced planning or routing features
• Fewer features than some commercial GPS software

Map My Tracks

Pros

• Free and easy to use
• Accurate GPS tracking
• Customizable features and display
• Share and export tracks
• Works offline

Cons

• Drains battery quickly
• Basic analysis of runs
• Limited customization for power users
• Must start and end tracking manually
• No cadence or heart rate data

Pricing Comparison

GPXSee

• Open Source

Map My Tracks

• Not listed