Who has left GAIA and what did you switch to?

[CJ19]

I have used gaia for a very long time now. I like it. The only thing that i hate is having to change my profile to private. Companies that do that crap almost warrant me cancelling my 10 yr old sub.

 

[GunsAreFun]

I recently found out the original founders of GAIA are starting a new app called Goat Maps. I have signed up for the beta and will be trying that along with CalTopo.

 

[jrl80]

Used GAIA for jeep’n and had OnX for hunting. I ended up using OnX more than GAIA so just made to switch. I have been happy with it. HD maps are a huge plus

 

[fatlander]

Spartan forge and GOHUNT. Gaia was great but the spartan forge lidar is what was the tipping point for me coupled with the price increase of Gaia.

Spartan forge’s offline map download interface is complete dog s*** compared to everyone else. Go hunt has superior 3D if you’ve got cell service.


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[Mikedlaw]

I've run Gaia for a long time but haven't been happy since they've been bought out by Outside. I've been trying Onx again but I really miss Gaia. I might have to go back. I like all the map options and ability to layer maps on Gaia

 

[bblindsey]

Even though this thread a couple years old, I just switched from Gaia - so I’ll include my input too for future readers.

My use case is primarily finding dispersed camping spots all year long, e-scouting for big game hunts out West, and offline navigation. Gaia has checked those boxes for the last 4 years, but I’ve recently switched to OnX. OnX folks seem to be listening to users because it’s getting better and better, and Gaia does not. 3D mapping (on iOS) is still not available in Gaia… which is so powerful in the mountains… and they seem to be focusing on connecting the app with social media-like feeds (aka the “Home” button in Gaia now).

OnX has issues too but they have a better trajectory than Gaia for my use case. The one thing I still use Gaia for is large offline Topo maps… I like to download Topo-only maps for entire states when I am roadtripping and this is not viable with OnX due to low resolution satellite layer always downloading too. I will likely keep my Gaia subscription for this unless they increase prices again.

Hope this helps