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Garmin BaseCamp vs CalTopo: catalog facts
Garmin BaseCamp	CalTopo
Free Free download from Garmin.	Freemium Free to use with paid plans for additional features.
Windows, macOS	Android, iOS, Web
Plans routes on a computer before a trip Organizes waypoints, tracks and maps in one place	Real-time collaborative editing of the same map Slope angle, snow depth, weather and public land layers
Built around Garmin devices and maps Closed source	Many data layers focus on the United States Some features require a paid plan
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed 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	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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