Plotaroute vs AlpineQuest

Struggling to choose between Plotaroute and AlpineQuest? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Plotaroute is a Sport & Health solution with tags like route-planning, cycling, running, training.

It boasts features such as Create custom routes by clicking on a map, Import/export routes in GPX format, View elevation profiles of routes, Analyze route metrics like distance, elevation gain, etc., Save routes to a library for future use, Integrates with many mapping services like Google Maps and OpenStreetMap and pros including Free to use with no limits, Intuitive and easy to use interface, Powerful route planning and analysis tools, Works on desktop and mobile devices, Large route database contributed by users.

On the other hand, AlpineQuest is a Travel & Location product tagged with hiking, trail-running, mountain-biking, ski-touring, topographic-maps, gps-tracking, route-planning.

Its standout features include Offline topographic maps, GPS tracking, Route planning, Elevation profiles, Navigation using compass, Community features for sharing routes, and it shines with pros like Works offline, Detailed topographic maps, Useful navigation features, Active user community, Free version available.

Feature	Plotaroute	AlpineQuest
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Sport & Health	Travel & Location

Product Overview

Plotaroute

Description: Plotaroute is a route planning software for cyclists and runners. It allows users to map out routes on a map and view elevation profiles to plan optimal training routes. Features include custom route creation, route import/export, route library, and analysis tools.

AlpineQuest

Description: AlpineQuest is a mobile app for planning and navigating outdoor activities like hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and ski touring. It provides topographic maps, GPS tracking, route planning, and community features for sharing routes.

Key Features Comparison

Plotaroute Features

• Create custom routes by clicking on a map
• Import/export routes in GPX format
• View elevation profiles of routes
• Analyze route metrics like distance, elevation gain, etc.
• Save routes to a library for future use
• Integrates with many mapping services like Google Maps and OpenStreetMap

AlpineQuest Features

• Offline topographic maps
• GPS tracking
• Route planning
• Elevation profiles
• Navigation using compass
• Community features for sharing routes

Pros & Cons Analysis

Plotaroute

Pros

• Free to use with no limits
• Intuitive and easy to use interface
• Powerful route planning and analysis tools
• Works on desktop and mobile devices
• Large route database contributed by users

Cons

• Limited customization options
• No navigation/turn-by-turn directions
• Fewer features than paid alternatives
• Mobile app could be improved

AlpineQuest

Pros

• Works offline
• Detailed topographic maps
• Useful navigation features
• Active user community
• Free version available

Cons

• Limited maps in free version
• Subscription required for premium features
• Battery drain from constant GPS
• Steep learning curve

Pricing Comparison

Plotaroute

• Free

AlpineQuest

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based