An alternative to gpx.studio for planning trips
GPXTools is built on gpx.studio, the excellent open-source GPX editor by Vianney Coppé, thanks to its MIT licence. It keeps the same editing tools and adds what you need to plan a trip: daily stages, weather along the route, an avalanche terrain map and shared projects for your group. If you only need to edit GPX files, gpx.studio is still a great choice.
Try GPXTools for freeFeature by feature
| Feature | GPXTools | gpx.studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Yes Free, no ads | Yes Free, funded by donations |
| Edit GPX files (cut, merge, reverse, elevation) | Yes | Yes |
| Route planner on the map | Yes | Yes |
| Split a route into daily stages | Yes | No |
| Weather forecast along the route | Yes | No |
| Slope angle and avalanche terrain map | Yes | No |
| Shared trip projects (budget, checklists, journal) | Yes Free account | No |
| Send routes to Garmin and other devices | Partly Exports the GPX and opens Garmin Connect’s import | Partly GPX export |
| GPS navigation on the phone | Partly Android app, coming soon to Google Play | No |
| Offline maps | Partly Android app, coming soon to Google Play | No |
| Library of routes shared by other users | No | No |
| Works without an account | Yes Only shared projects need one | Yes |
| Open source | Yes Based on gpx.studio (MIT) | Yes MIT |
Information checked in October 2026. Plans and prices may change.
When gpx.studio is the better choice
- The original project, mature and maintained by its author and its community
- Translated into more languages
- The simplest option if you only want to edit GPX files
What GPXTools adds
- Split the route into daily stages, with distance and climb for each one
- Weather forecast along the route, at the time you will pass
- Slope angle and avalanche terrain map for winter outings
- Shared trip projects with budget, checklists, documents and journal
- AI route assistant, printable PDF route sheet and an Android app (coming soon)
Frequently asked questions
Is GPXTools a copy of gpx.studio?
It is a fork: it starts from the gpx.studio code, which its MIT licence allows, credits it on every page and adds trip-planning tools that gpx.studio does not have.
Do my gpx.studio files work in GPXTools?
Yes. Both work with standard GPX files, so you can open in GPXTools any file you edited in gpx.studio, and the other way round.
Is GPXTools really free?
Yes. GPXTools is free and has no ads. The editor works in the browser without an account; a free account is only needed for shared trip projects and the AI assistant.
Is GPXTools related to gpx.studio?
No. GPXTools is an independent project and has no relation with gpx.studio. gpx.studio is a trademark of its owner. The comparison is based on the information published by each service in October 2026; check their website for the current plans and prices.