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Bimba vs Transportr: catalog facts
BimbaTransportr

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

Best for: Public transport users who want a private, ad-free trip planner

Free

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

Free

Free and open source with no ads.

Android, Web 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
  • One app for many regional transit networks
  • Live departures with real-time delays where available
All 3 strengths for Transportr
  • One app for many regional transit networks
  • Live departures with real-time delays where available
  • No ads or tracking
  • Coverage depends on networks added to Transitous
  • Realtime data is not available for every operator
  • Coverage and real-time data depend on the region
  • Cannot verify the accuracy of agency data
All 3 limitations for Transportr
  • Coverage and real-time data depend on the region
  • Cannot verify the accuracy of agency data
  • Android only
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 Not stated if it works offline
Sources for Bimba

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for Transportr

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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