Battle of the Maps: OnX vs Gaia | Why I Made the Switch!

[@gumshoe5365]

Thank you for the comparison. I always wondered about there differences. Thanks again.

[@explorationoverland]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@Dronerangerspro]

Glad to hear because that is the one I bought for my UTV adventures.

[@jpentzien]

Gaia is also great because you can pair it with TrailsOffroad and it allows you to upload the trail guides with waypoints straight into Gaia. Gaia does have a learning curve. 5:27 you can change your waypoint symbol in Gaia. When you edit the waypoint click the pin and it will give you options.

[@explorationoverland]

I found that out towards the end of last year. I love having the icons. Helps makes map creations more tailored.

[@margyg]

I have used Gaia for 7 years now. Periodically, like today I check the difference to determine if OnX is worth a try. Everytime I decide Gaia is superior to OnX. I also like that Gaia is worldwide and that it has the Nat Geo trails illustrated maps.

[@explorationoverland]

I couldn't agree more. I still do comparison tests between the two now and again on the trail. It reminds me why I switched, and I am not disappointed by my decision. Gaia is great!

[@peterfalkner390]

Please note GAIA does have totally customisable waypoints, both symbols and colors.

[@explorationoverland]

Yes, they do now and have since the end of 2023. This video was made before Gaia updated those features. I have not made an updated video with all the updates they did. May be a good idea!

[@TheRealJimmy831]

That's pretty worrisome if it loose what you built. What did onX say?

[@explorationoverland]

When I reached out, they had me endure it was up to date, which it was, and noted it as a bug.

[@Apexarmoryffl]

OnX routinely locks me out of my profile on my IPad so….

[@explorationoverland]

It would do the same to me but out of my phone. Some people have a great experience with OnX and zero issues, and others have problems like this or other issues.

[@stevesyvertson7758]

I've had same issues.

[@REDROCKMAN2010]

I use both, and paper maps! Cheap insurance. Onx showed me trails that Gaia did not, and vise versa!