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OS Maps vs Plotaroute: catalog facts
OS Maps	Plotaroute
Freemium Free to try, with paid access to more of the Ordnance Survey mapping.	Freemium Free to sign up and use, with a paid membership for extra features.
Web	Web
Official Ordnance Survey mapping Large library of existing walking, running and cycling routes	Several ways to create a route, including automatic suggestions Tools to trace, combine and split routes
Coverage is focused on the UK Full mapping requires payment	Needs an internet connection Some features are limited to paid members
Web application	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	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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