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QMapShack vs Garmin BaseCamp: catalog facts
QMapShack	Garmin BaseCamp
Free Free to download from its public repository.	Free Free download from Garmin.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Combines vector, raster and elevation maps Trip planning and track viewing in one program	Plans routes on a computer before a trip Organizes waypoints, tracks and maps in one place
GIS-style interface has a learning curve Documentation lives mainly in the repository	Built around Garmin devices and maps Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it 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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