Alternatives to Garmin BaseCamp
Garmin desktop software for planning outdoor routes and organizing maps, waypoints and GPS data. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Garmin BaseCamp
Garmin desktop software for planning outdoor routes and organizing maps, waypoints and GPS data.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Garmin BaseCamp.
QMapShack
Consumer-grade GIS desktop app for planning trips and viewing GPS tracks on vector, raster and elevation maps.
QMapShack is free and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux, combines vector, raster and elevation maps, and is not tied to Garmin hardware.
Viking
Free desktop program for viewing, editing and analysing GPS tracks, routes and waypoints on maps.
Viking is free and open source on Windows and Linux, edits GPX, KML and TCX tracks, and plans routes with OSRM rather than Garmin maps.
RouteConverter
An open-source Java desktop tool for converting and editing GPS routes, tracks and waypoints.
RouteConverter is an open-source Java desktop tool that reads over 100 GPS formats and plans routes with BRouter profiles.
gpx.studio
A free online editor for viewing, creating and editing GPX files with route planning tools.
gpx.studio runs in a browser with nothing to install, and focuses on planning and editing GPX files rather than managing Garmin maps.
GPXSee
An open-source GPS log file viewer and analyser that opens GPX, FIT, KML and many other formats.
GPXSee is open source on Linux and Android and opens many GPS log formats, but views and analyses tracks rather than planning routes.
CalTopo
Backcountry mapping and trip planning tool with collaborative map editing, terrain layers and offline mobile use.
CalTopo moves trip planning to the web and mobile apps with collaborative editing and terrain layers, with some features on a paid plan.
Plotaroute
A web route planner for walks, runs and bike rides with auto-routing and GPS export.
Plotaroute is a web route planner that exports to Garmin and Wahoo devices, with some features limited to paid members.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
GPSBabel
A free program that converts waypoints, tracks and routes between GPS receivers and mapping software.
GPS Visualizer
A free online tool that turns GPS files, addresses and coordinates into maps, profiles and converted files.
Ride with GPS
A cycling route planner and navigation app with a large shared route library.
