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Garmin BaseCamp vs GPXSee: catalog facts
Garmin BaseCamp	GPXSee
Free Free download from Garmin.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS	Linux, Android
Plans routes on a computer before a trip Organizes waypoints, tracks and maps in one place	Opens a very wide range of GPS log formats Reads GPS data from action cam and dashcam videos
Built around Garmin devices and maps Closed source	A viewer and analyser rather than a route planner Custom map sources need manual configuration
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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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