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Bimba vs Transito: catalog facts
BimbaTransito

Best for: Public transport riders who want a tracker-free timetable and journey planner

Best for: Private, offline public transit directions on Android or Linux

Free

Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 or later, with no ads.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Android, Web Linux, Android
  • Live departures where operators publish realtime data
  • Cross-border route planning via Transitous
All 4 strengths for Bimba
  • Live departures where operators publish realtime data
  • Cross-border route planning via Transitous
  • No tracking or ads
  • Usable in a browser as well as on Android
  • Routing runs offline after feeds are downloaded
  • Works with any open GTFS feed
All 3 strengths for Transito
  • Routing runs offline after feeds are downloaded
  • Works with any open GTFS feed
  • No tracking or proprietary data provider
  • Coverage depends on networks added to Transitous
  • Realtime data is not available for every operator
  • Only covers areas with published GTFS feeds
  • Updates are infrequent, with the last release over a year ago
All 3 limitations for Transito
  • Only covers areas with published GTFS feeds
  • Updates are infrequent, with the last release over a year ago
  • No realtime data mentioned
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Offline features available
Sources for Bimba

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for Transito

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.