Free Garmin BaseCamp Alternatives

The best free alternative to Garmin BaseCamp is wanderer, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Garmin BaseCamp and 17 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Garmin BaseCamp are QMapShack, QLandkarte GT, GPXSee and Viking GPS data editor and analyzer.

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Garmin BaseCamp alternatives are mainly GPS Navigation Services but may also be Run Trackers or Map Services.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Garmin BaseCamp.
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Garmin BaseCamp provides an interface for viewing Garmin map products and managing geographic data. With BaseCamp, you can perform the following tasks:

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Garmin BaseCamp alternatives page was last updated Jun 12, 2024
  1. wanderer icon
     13 likes

    wanderer is a self-hosted trail database. You can upload your recorded tracks or create new ones and add various metadata to build an easily searchable catalogue.

    19 wanderer alternatives
    wanderer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Hiking Maps
    4.  Route Planning
    5.  Record Tracks
    6.  Filters
    7.  Trace Route
    8.  Itinerary Planner
    9.  Supports GPX Export
    10.  Integrated Search
    wanderer iconGarmin BaseCamp Icon

    wanderer VS Garmin BaseCamp

    Is wanderer a good alternative to Garmin BaseCamp?
     
    • wanderer is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Garmin BaseCamp.

    • wanderer is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Garmin BaseCamp.

    • wanderer is Free and Open SourceGarmin BaseCamp is Free and Proprietary
    • wanderer is Privacy focusedGarmin BaseCamp is not according to our users
  2. QMapShack icon
     7 likes

    QMapShack is the next generation of the famous QLandkarte GT application, the GIS app to display your GPS data on a variety of maps.

    22 QMapShack alternatives
    QMapShack screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Bitbucket

    QMapShack Features

    1.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    2.  Route Planning
    3.  Points of Interest (POI)
    QMapShack iconGarmin BaseCamp Icon

    QMapShack VS Garmin BaseCamp

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    • Almost everyone thinks QMapShack is a great Garmin BaseCamp alternative.

    • QMapShack is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Garmin BaseCamp.

    • QMapShack is Free and Open SourceGarmin BaseCamp is Free and Proprietary
  3. QLandkarte GT icon
     9 likes

    QLandkarte GT is a powerful Open Source GIS application to display your GPS data on a variety of maps. It's target is the less the scientific user but the private outdoor aficionado

    18 QLandkarte GT alternatives
    QLandkarte GT screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    QLandkarte GT Features

    1.  Apps with Offline Map
    2.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    3.  Garmin
    Discontinued

    According to the website this project is discontinued and we should be using qmapshack now.

    QLandkarte GT iconGarmin BaseCamp Icon

    QLandkarte GT VS Garmin BaseCamp

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  4. GPXSee icon
     16 likes

    GPXSee is a Qt-based GPS log file viewer and analyzer that supports GPX, TCX, KML, FIT, IGC and NMEA files.

    74 GPXSee alternatives
    GPXSee on Windows
    GPXSee on Mac OS X
    GPXSee on Linux

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    GPXSee Features

    1.  Apps with Offline Map
    2.  Google Maps integration
    GPXSee iconGarmin BaseCamp Icon

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  5. Viking GPS data editor and analyzer icon
     7 likes

    Viking is a free/open source program to manage GPS data. You can import, plot and create tracks, routes and waypoints, show OSM, Terraserver, Bing Aerial and other maps, geotag images, see real-time GPS position, get geocaches, control items, etc.

    5 Viking GPS data editor and analyzer alternatives
    Viking GPS data editor and analyzer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Viking GPS data editor and analyzer iconGarmin BaseCamp Icon

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  6. gpx.studio icon
     5 likes

    View, edit and create GPX files online : add, move and delete points, merge multiple files, reverse, add timestamps, edit waypoints and more!.

    19 gpx.studio alternatives
    A quick preview of the functionalities of the tool.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    gpx.studio Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  GPX editor
    3.  Route Planning
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Cycling
    6.  Google Drive integration
    7.  Running
    gpx.studio iconGarmin BaseCamp Icon

    gpx.studio VS Garmin BaseCamp

    Is gpx.studio a good alternative to Garmin BaseCamp?
     
    • gpx.studio is the most popular Web-based alternative to Garmin BaseCamp.

    • gpx.studio is Free and Open SourceGarmin BaseCamp is Free and Proprietary
  7. Turtle Sport icon
     15 likes

    Turtle Sport is an open source software developed to communicate with GPS devices : Garmin, Suunto, etc. The following functions are available:

    Retreive your activities from GPS devices. Import and export activities in GPX, hst, tcx, kml, fit. Configure the athlete data: weight.

    47 Turtle Sport alternatives
    Turtle Sport screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cycling
    2.  Run Tracking
    3.  Geotagging
    4.  Garmin
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from 2017.

    Turtle Sport iconGarmin BaseCamp Icon

    Turtle Sport VS Garmin BaseCamp

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  8. Mgrs & Utm Map icon
     1 like

    Mgrs & Utm Map is a GPS and coordinate system application designed to assist military personnel and outdoor enthusiasts with navigation, supporting various satellite systems and offering diverse map layers.

    5 Mgrs & Utm Map alternatives
    Mgrs & Utm Map screenshot 1
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    Mgrs & Utm Map screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Mgrs & Utm Map Features

    1.  KML and GPX import/export
    2.  Offline Compass
    3.  Generate KML
    4.  Measure Distance With GPS
    Mgrs & Utm Map iconGarmin BaseCamp Icon

    Mgrs & Utm Map VS Garmin BaseCamp

    Is Mgrs & Utm Map a good alternative to Garmin BaseCamp?
     
    • Mgrs & Utm Map is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Garmin BaseCamp.

    • Mgrs & Utm Map is Freemium and ProprietaryGarmin BaseCamp is Free and Proprietary
  9. Pytrainer icon
     7 likes

    Pytrainer is a tool to log all your sport excursion coming from GPS devices (with a focus on Garmin ForeRunnner 205, 305 and 405) or GPX files. Pytrainer supports GPS track files and displays your data in graphs and maps.

    61 Pytrainer alternatives
    Pytrainer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Pytrainer Features

    1.  Cycling
    2.  Garmin
    Pytrainer iconGarmin BaseCamp Icon

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  10. Golden Cheetah icon
     7 likes

    Performance Software for Cyclists, Runners, Triathletes and Coaches.

    12 Golden Cheetah alternatives
    Ride Summary

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Golden Cheetah Features

    1.  Cycling
    2.  Run Tracking
    3.  Training analysis
    4.  Data visualization
    5.  Running
    Golden Cheetah iconGarmin BaseCamp Icon

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  11. GpsPrune icon
     6 likes

    GpsPrune is an application for viewing, editing and converting coordinate data from GPS systems. Basically it's a tool to let you play with your GPS data after you get home from your trip.

    18 GpsPrune alternatives
    GpsPrune screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • OpenJDK

    GpsPrune Features

    1.  Garmin
    2.  Android Sync
    GpsPrune iconGarmin BaseCamp Icon

    GpsPrune VS Garmin BaseCamp

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  12. MyTourbook icon
     6 likes

    MyTourbook is free software to visualize and analyze tours which are recorded by a GPS device, bike- or exercise computer and ergometer.

    13 MyTourbook alternatives
    Get Tours ... Import

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Eclipse
    • Java

    MyTourbook Features

    1.  Cycling
    2.  Run Tracking
    3.  Running
    MyTourbook iconGarmin BaseCamp Icon

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