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CycleStreets vs Ride with GPS: catalog facts
CycleStreetsRide with GPS

Best for: Cyclists in the UK planning routes on bike-friendly roads and paths

Best for: Cyclists planning routes on a computer and following them on a phone or bike computer

Free

The homepage does not mention any paid plan for the journey planner.

Free + paid options

Free to join, with paid subscriptions for additional features.

Android, iOS, Web Android, iOS, Web
  • Route planning designed for cycling rather than driving
  • Photomap with over 165,000 images of cycling infrastructure
All 4 strengths for CycleStreets
  • Route planning designed for cycling rather than driving
  • Photomap with over 165,000 images of cycling infrastructure
  • Local area pages across the UK
  • Web planner plus iOS and Android apps
  • Detailed web route planner with editing tools
  • Turn-by-turn voice navigation on the phone
All 4 strengths for Ride with GPS
  • Detailed web route planner with editing tools
  • Turn-by-turn voice navigation on the phone
  • Route sync to Garmin, Wahoo and Hammerhead devices
  • Large library of shared and club routes
  • Focused on the UK
  • Still in beta, and route data is incomplete in some areas
  • Some features require a paid subscription
  • Cycling-focused, not for general driving or walking
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for CycleStreets

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for Ride with GPS

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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