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Plotaroute vs OS Maps: catalog facts
Plotaroute	OS Maps
Freemium Free to sign up and use, with a paid membership for extra features.	Freemium Free to try, with paid access to more of the Ordnance Survey mapping.
Web	Web
Several ways to create a route, including automatic suggestions Tools to trace, combine and split routes	Official Ordnance Survey mapping Large library of existing walking, running and cycling routes
Needs an internet connection Some features are limited to paid members	Coverage is focused on the UK Full mapping requires payment
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
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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