Alternative to Openrunner
Looking for an alternative to Openrunner?
Openrunner in brief
- Plans routes on the web, with automatic routing and an elevation profile.
- Available on the web, iOS and Android, and exports to GPS devices and watches.
- Offers IGN topographic maps for France.
- Paid plans are EXPLORER at €29.99 a year and PRO at €79 a year, billed yearly.
Side by side
| Feature | L'ÉTAPE | Openrunner |
|---|---|---|
| Base maps | Plan IGN for France | Several base maps, including IGN for France |
| 3D relief | 3D relief everywhere; IGN LiDAR HD at 1 m over France (Pro) | See openrunner.com |
| Satellite imagery | IGN aerial photos of France, 20 cm (Pro) | See openrunner.com |
| Road surface and gradient on the map | Every road and track coloured by surface and by gradient (free) | See openrunner.com |
| GPX import and analysis | Import and analyse your rides against the map (free) | GPX import and export |
| 3D flyover | Replay rides and routes as a 3D flyover (free) | See openrunner.com |
| Platforms | Web app, in the browser on phone and computer | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pricing model | Free map; Pro subscription for aerial photos, LiDAR HD and route drawing | Free, EXPLORER €29.99/year, PRO €79/year |
Choose Openrunner if…
- You plan for running and hiking as much as for riding.
- You want a long-established planner with mobile route following.
- You want many export formats for your devices.
Choose L'ÉTAPE if…
- You want LiDAR HD relief and 20 cm aerial photos on the same map.
- You want each road's surface and gradient drawn on the map.
- You want to relive the great stages and replay your rides in 3D.