An alternative to Wikiloc to plan your routes
Wikiloc is the place to find routes other people have done, and it is hard to beat at that. But planning your own route, navigating it and the weather are in Wikiloc Premium. GPXTools focuses on the planning: draw or edit the route for free, split it into stages, check the weather and prepare the trip with your group. Many people use both.
Try GPXTools for freeFeature by feature
| Feature | GPXTools | Wikiloc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Yes Free, no ads | Partly Free account; Premium for navigation and planning |
| Edit GPX files (cut, merge, reverse, elevation) | Yes | No |
| Route planner on the map | Yes | Paid plan Premium |
| Split a route into daily stages | Yes | No |
| 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 Garmin, Apple Watch, Suunto, COROS; Premium |
| GPS navigation on the phone | Partly Android app, coming soon to Google Play | Paid plan Recording is free; guidance is Premium |
| Offline maps | Partly Android app, coming soon to Google Play | Yes |
| Library of routes shared by other users | No | Yes One of the largest in the world |
| 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 | Partly An account is needed to download |
| Open source | Yes Based on gpx.studio (MIT) | No |
Information checked in October 2026. Plans and prices may change.
When Wikiloc is the better choice
- A huge library of routes shared by the community, with photos and comments
- Free offline maps and track recording in the app
- Native apps for Android and iPhone, and watch integrations
What GPXTools adds
- Route planner, stages and weather along the route free, without Premium
- A full 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
- The editor works without an account, and your files stay on your device
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit a route downloaded from Wikiloc?
Yes. Download the GPX from Wikiloc and open it in GPXTools: you can cut it, join it with other routes, reverse it, fix the elevation or split it into stages.
Can I upload my GPXTools route to Wikiloc?
Yes. In Share and publish GPXTools downloads the GPX and opens the Wikiloc upload page, so you can share it with the community.
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 Wikiloc?
No. GPXTools is an independent project and has no relation with Wikiloc. Wikiloc 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.