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CalTopo vs FarOut: catalog facts
CalTopo	FarOut
Freemium Free to use with paid plans for additional features.	Paid Trail guides are purchased individually or through a subscription.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS
Real-time collaborative editing of the same map Slope angle, snow depth, weather and public land layers	Offline maps with elevation profiles Water sources, campsites and waypoints
Many data layers focus on the United States Some features require a paid plan	Guides cost money Focused on established long-distance routes
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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