A free alternative to Komoot
Komoot is a great app to discover and follow routes, but the multi-day planner, the weather and offline maps are in Premium, and since 2025 new users also pay to send routes to their devices. GPXTools offers the planning part for free: route planner, stages, weather along the route and a full GPX editor.
Try GPXTools for freeFeature by feature
| Feature | GPXTools | Komoot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Yes Free, no ads | Partly Free account; Premium about €60/year |
| Edit GPX files (cut, merge, reverse, elevation) | Yes | No |
| Route planner on the map | Yes | Yes |
| Split a route into daily stages | Yes | Paid plan Multi-day planner, Premium |
| Weather forecast along the route | Yes | Paid plan Premium |
| 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 | Paid plan Direct sync; new users need a subscription |
| GPS navigation on the phone | Partly Android app, coming soon to Google Play | Partly Turn-by-turn voice navigation, maps or Premium |
| Offline maps | Partly Android app, coming soon to Google Play | Paid plan |
| Library of routes shared by other users | No | Yes Community Highlights |
| Native iPhone app | No Works in Safari and can be added to the home screen | Yes |
| Works without an account | Yes Only shared projects need one | No |
| Open source | Yes Based on gpx.studio (MIT) | No |
Information checked in October 2026. Plans and prices may change.
When Komoot is the better choice
- Polished turn-by-turn voice navigation on Android and iPhone
- A large community with recommended spots (Highlights) and photos
- Direct synchronisation with Garmin, Wahoo and other devices
What GPXTools adds
- Stages, weather along the route and planner free, without a subscription
- A real GPX editor: cut, merge, reverse, fix the elevation and clean tracks
- Shared trip projects with budget, checklists, documents and journal
- Slope angle and avalanche terrain map for winter outings
- Your files stay on your device, and the editor needs no account
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my Komoot routes to GPXTools?
Yes. Export your tours from Komoot as GPX and open them in GPXTools (drag them onto the map). You can edit them, split them into stages and check the weather along them.
Can I keep using Komoot and GPXTools together?
Of course: plan and edit in GPXTools and upload the GPX to Komoot if you want to follow it with its navigation.
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 Komoot?
No. GPXTools is an independent project and has no relation with Komoot. Komoot 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.