{"id":4500,"date":"2026-05-15T09:29:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/?p=4500"},"modified":"2026-05-15T09:32:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:32:54","slug":"free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Komoot Alternative: Plan and Ride Without Paying for Map Packs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You bought Komoot a few years back, maybe even the &#8220;World Pack&#8221; for $30. And now, every time you ride, you realize the app is excellent for&nbsp;<strong>planning<\/strong>&nbsp;a route \u2014 but frankly limited during the actual ride: no proper live segments, no clean Bluetooth sensor display, no walkie-talkie for group rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good news: there&#8217;s a&nbsp;<strong>free alternative<\/strong>&nbsp;that does what Komoot does well (planning, voice navigation, offline maps)&nbsp;<strong>and<\/strong>&nbsp;does better on the live ride (segments with ghost racing, full sensor support, auto climb detection, walkie-talkie).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll be honest. Komoot is very good at one specific thing \u2014 route planning, especially for MTB and gravel \u2014 and we won&#8217;t pretend otherwise. But for everything else, BikeCompanion does as well or better, without making you pay for regional map packs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#BikeCompanion_vs_Komoot_The_Honest_Comparison\" >BikeCompanion vs Komoot: The Honest Comparison<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#Route_Planning\" >Route Planning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#Offline_Maps\" >Offline Maps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#During_the_Ride\" >During the Ride<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#Social_Features\" >Social Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#Post-Ride_Analysis\" >Post-Ride Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#Pricing\" >Pricing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#When_to_Stick_with_Komoot\" >When to Stick with Komoot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#When_to_Switch_to_BikeCompanion\" >When to Switch to BikeCompanion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#Migrating_from_Komoot_Without_Losing_Your_Routes\" >Migrating from Komoot Without Losing Your Routes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#What_Riders_Who_Switched_Say\" >What Riders Who Switched Say<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#What_Does_It_Actually_Cost\" >What Does It Actually Cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#Does_BikeCompanion_do_everything_Komoot_does\" >Does BikeCompanion do everything Komoot does?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#Can_I_import_my_Komoot_routes\" >Can I import my Komoot routes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#Are_offline_maps_really_free\" >Are offline maps really free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#Does_it_work_for_MTB_gravel\" >Does it work for MTB \/ gravel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#Can_I_use_both_apps\" >Can I use both apps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#What_languages_is_BikeCompanion_available_in\" >What languages is BikeCompanion available in?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#Is_there_a_community_like_Komoots\" >Is there a community like Komoot's?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#Try_BikeCompanion\" >Try BikeCompanion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/free-komoot-alternative-plan-and-ride-without-paying-for-map-packs\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Look_for_a_Komoot_Alternative\"><\/span>Why Look for a Komoot Alternative?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common frustrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Paid map packs.<\/strong>&nbsp;Komoot charges for maps region by region. The &#8220;World Pack&#8221; costs $30. A one-time payment, sure, but it&#8217;s extra money on top of an app that already feels premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. No live segments.<\/strong>&nbsp;Komoot doesn&#8217;t offer live segments with ghost racing against your PR. If you want to race a climb, you need Strava running in parallel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Limited Bluetooth sensor support.<\/strong>&nbsp;Komoot shows some sensor data, but the integration is lightweight compared to a real bike computer app. No proper cadence\/power display in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. No Varia radar.<\/strong>&nbsp;No integration with the Garmin Varia rear radar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. No in-ride social features.<\/strong>&nbsp;No walkie-talkie, no live position sharing with family, no voice comms between riders in a group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Planning interface &gt; riding interface.<\/strong>&nbsp;Komoot is clearly built for planning. The in-ride screen doesn&#8217;t match a real bike computer app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BikeCompanion_vs_Komoot_The_Honest_Comparison\"><\/span>BikeCompanion vs Komoot: The Honest Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_Planning\"><\/span>Route Planning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Komoot<\/th><th>BikeCompanion<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Road\/gravel\/MTB routing<\/td><td>Excellent<\/td><td>Very good<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OSM recommendations<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Community routes<\/td><td>Yes (massive library)<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Surface-type filtering<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elevation profile<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weather on the route<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes (PRO)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Auto-generation by distance\/elevation<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Planning verdict:<\/strong>&nbsp;Komoot wins on depth of the trail\/gravel algorithm and its community route library. BikeCompanion wins on integrated weather and auto-generation by objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offline_Maps\"><\/span>Offline Maps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Komoot<\/th><th>BikeCompanion<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Offline maps<\/td><td>Yes (paid packs)<\/td><td>Yes (PRO)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>World Pack<\/td><td>$30 one-time<\/td><td>Included in PRO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Download by area<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Updates<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pricing model<\/td><td>Buy region by region<\/td><td>All-inclusive subscription<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maps verdict:<\/strong>&nbsp;Komoot = one-time purchase. BikeCompanion = PRO subscription less than a coffee\/month with 7-day free trial. Over 3 years, Komoot World Pack ($30) stays cheaper, but with BikeCompanion you don&#8217;t buy anything extra when new regions are added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"During_the_Ride\"><\/span>During the Ride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Komoot<\/th><th>BikeCompanion<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Voice navigation<\/td><td>Yes (basic)<\/td><td>Yes (PRO, full)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Auto rerouting<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Turn-by-turn visual<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bluetooth cadence sensor<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bluetooth power meter<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bluetooth heart rate<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Garmin Varia radar<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Live segments<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes (PRO)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ghost racing your PR<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes (unique)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Auto climb detection<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes (with live gradient)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Live-ride verdict:<\/strong>&nbsp;Clear advantage BikeCompanion. This is where Komoot shows its limits \u2014 it&#8217;s a planning app, not a real bike computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Features\"><\/span>Social Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Komoot<\/th><th>BikeCompanion<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Route sharing<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comments \/ likes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Group walkie-talkie<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes (unique)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Live position sharing<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strava sync<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friends&#8217; routes visible<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social verdict:<\/strong>&nbsp;Komoot = community platform. BikeCompanion = live group features (walkie-talkie, live position). Two complementary approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-Ride_Analysis\"><\/span>Post-Ride Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Komoot<\/th><th>BikeCompanion<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Ride GPS map<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speed\/HR\/power graphs<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Auto climb detection<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes (with % gradient)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3D ride video generation<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes (unique)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Personal heatmap<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes (PRO)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strava export<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Badges \/ achievements<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Analysis verdict:<\/strong>&nbsp;BikeCompanion goes further on climbs (auto detection + live gradient during the ascent) and offers 3D ride videos for social sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing\"><\/span>Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Komoot<\/th><th>BikeCompanion<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free tier<\/td><td>Yes (starter region)<\/td><td>Yes (most features)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>World Pack maps<\/td><td>$30 (one-time)<\/td><td>Included in PRO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premium<\/td><td>$4.99\/mo for &#8220;Premium&#8221;<\/td><td>Less than a coffee\/mo for PRO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>7-day PRO<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing verdict:<\/strong>&nbsp;Komoot Premium ($5\/mo) + World Pack ($30) over 2 years \u2248 $150. BikeCompanion PRO over 2 years \u2248 cost of a restaurant meal. Significant gap over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Stick_with_Komoot\"><\/span>When to Stick with Komoot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be honest. If any of these apply, Komoot is still an excellent choice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You do a lot of MTB\/gravel\/bikepacking<\/strong>\u00a0and Komoot&#8217;s trail routing algorithm has never let you down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You heavily use community routes<\/strong>\u00a0with photos and comments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You already paid for the World Pack<\/strong>\u00a0and your main use is planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You prefer a one-time purchase over a subscription<\/strong>\u00a0and you don&#8217;t need live features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You publish content on the Komoot platform<\/strong>\u00a0(highlights, tour photos)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For everyone else, BikeCompanion will probably fit your usage better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Switch_to_BikeCompanion\"><\/span>When to Switch to BikeCompanion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Switch when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You&#8217;re tired of buying map packs<\/strong>\u00a0region by region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You use Strava for segments<\/strong>\u00a0because Komoot doesn&#8217;t have them \u2014 BikeCompanion does both<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You have Bluetooth sensors<\/strong>\u00a0(HR, power, cadence) and want them displayed properly in real time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You own a Garmin Varia radar<\/strong>\u00a0and Komoot doesn&#8217;t support it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You ride in groups regularly<\/strong>\u00a0and the walkie-talkie is appealing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You want auto climb detection<\/strong>\u00a0with live gradient during the ascent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You like sharing rides<\/strong>\u00a0and want the 3D videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Migrating_from_Komoot_Without_Losing_Your_Routes\"><\/span>Migrating from Komoot Without Losing Your Routes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can keep your Komoot routes easily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Komoot, open a planned route \u2192 menu \u2192\u00a0<strong>Export GPX<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In BikeCompanion, import \u2192\u00a0<strong>Import GPX file<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The route is now available with voice navigation and auto rerouting if you go off-path<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat for your favorite routes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For your historical Komoot rides, if you sync them to Strava (default on most accounts), they&#8217;ll automatically appear in BikeCompanion via Strava.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can keep Komoot for community planning<\/strong>&nbsp;and use BikeCompanion to ride \u2014 both apps sync to Strava, so your history stays unified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Riders_Who_Switched_Say\"><\/span>What Riders Who Switched Say<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Replaces my old Garmin. Simple, effective, has everything I need.&#8221; \u2014 Paul, 5 stars<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Great app, simple and effective.&#8221; \u2014 Paul, 5 stars<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall App Store and Google Play rating:&nbsp;<strong>4.8\/5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_It_Actually_Cost\"><\/span>What Does It Actually Cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free<\/strong>: basic navigation, full GPS tracking, Bluetooth sensors, Strava sync, post-ride stats, auto climb detection, 3D videos, GPX import. No commitment, no credit card required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRO<\/strong>: offline maps (all regions, no pack to buy), full voice navigation, live segments with ghost racing, route weather, personal heatmap.&nbsp;<strong>Less than a coffee per month<\/strong>, with a 7-day free trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Komoot:&nbsp;<strong>no map pack to buy<\/strong>. Your PRO subscription includes every region worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_BikeCompanion_do_everything_Komoot_does\"><\/span>Does BikeCompanion do everything Komoot does?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For live-ride and sensors, yes \u2014 and better. For top-tier trail\/gravel planning and the community route library, Komoot still leads. Many users run both: Komoot to discover routes, BikeCompanion to ride them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_import_my_Komoot_routes\"><\/span>Can I import my Komoot routes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, via GPX export from Komoot and GPX import into BikeCompanion. Every route becomes reusable with voice navigation and auto rerouting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_offline_maps_really_free\"><\/span>Are offline maps really free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Offline maps are a PRO feature (less than a coffee\/month, 7-day free trial). But unlike Komoot, no regional pack to buy on top: your subscription includes every region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_it_work_for_MTB_gravel\"><\/span>Does it work for MTB \/ gravel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. The routing algorithm handles road, gravel, and MTB. Auto climb detection with live gradient is especially useful in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_both_apps\"><\/span>Can I use both apps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course. Many riders plan in Komoot (for community routes) and ride with BikeCompanion (for live segments, sensors, walkie-talkie).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_languages_is_BikeCompanion_available_in\"><\/span>What languages is BikeCompanion available in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>7 languages: English, French, Dutch, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there a community like Komoot&#8217;s?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not yet at Komoot&#8217;s level on community routes. BikeCompanion focuses more on live features (walkie-talkie, live position, segments) than a social platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_BikeCompanion\"><\/span>Try BikeCompanion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the app for free:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>iPhone<\/strong>&nbsp;: <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/bike-computer-bikecompanion\/id1661805112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/bike-computer-bikecompanion\/id1661805112<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Android<\/strong>&nbsp;: <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=fr.creativeo.bike.companion&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=fr.creativeo.bike.companion&amp;hl=en<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>First ride in 30 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free 7-day PRO trial. 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