Alternatives to RouteConverter

An open-source Java desktop tool for converting and editing GPS routes, tracks and waypoints. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as RouteConverter.

  • GPSBabel

    A free program that converts waypoints, tracks and routes between GPS receivers and mapping software.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    GPSBabel is a GPL-licensed converter supporting hundreds of receivers and usable from scripts, but it focuses on conversion rather than the visual editing RouteConverter offers.

  • GPS Visualizer

    A free online tool that turns GPS files, addresses and coordinates into maps, profiles and converted files.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

    GPS Visualizer converts GPS files and draws maps and elevation profiles for free in a browser, but it is online only and has a dense interface.

  • gpx.studio

    A free online editor for viewing, creating and editing GPX files with route planning tools.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

    gpx.studio edits GPX tracks in the browser with trim, split, merge and route planning tools, but it focuses on GPX and needs an internet connection.

  • Viking

    Free desktop program for viewing, editing and analysing GPS tracks, routes and waypoints on maps.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsLinux

    Viking is a free GPL desktop program for Windows and Linux that edits tracks in GPX, KML and TCX and plans routes with OSRM.

  • QMapShack

    Consumer-grade GIS desktop app for planning trips and viewing GPS tracks on vector, raster and elevation maps.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    QMapShack is an open-source desktop GIS for trip planning and track viewing on vector, raster and elevation maps, with a steeper learning curve.

  • Garmin BaseCamp

    Garmin desktop software for planning outdoor routes and organizing maps, waypoints and GPS data.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOS

    Garmin BaseCamp is free closed-source desktop software for Windows and macOS, organizing routes and waypoints mainly for Garmin devices.

Also worth comparing

These listings name RouteConverter as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.

  • GPX Viewer

    An Android app for viewing and analysing GPX, KML, KMZ and LOC tracks and waypoints.

    FreemiumProprietaryAndroid

    RouteConverter is an open-source desktop tool for Windows, macOS and Linux that reads over 100 GPS formats and adds track cleanup and elevation correction.

  • GPXSee

    An open-source GPS log file viewer and analyser that opens GPX, FIT, KML and many other formats.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxAndroid

    RouteConverter is an open-source Java desktop tool that reads over 100 GPS formats and adds track cleanup and BRouter route planning, with fewer analysis views.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.