Calimoto alternative
MotoCurve vs Calimoto
Calimoto is one of the best-known motorcycle apps, with curvy routing, a big rider community and a strong base in Europe. MotoCurve plans curvy rides on the web and in the app, and its curvy styles are made for the US, Canada and Mexico. Here is how they compare.
MotoCurve
Calimoto
Route planning
MotoCurve: Free on the web and in the app, no account needed to plan.
Calimoto: Free planning in the app and on the website.
Turn-by-turn navigation
MotoCurve: Free turn-by-turn voice navigation on Android and iPhone, with Android Auto and CarPlay.
Calimoto: Part of Calimoto Premium, a paid subscription.
Curvy routing
MotoCurve: Route styles from Fastest to Extra Curvy, plus round trips, dirt roads and off-road.
Calimoto: Curvy route options and round trips.
Coverage
MotoCurve: Every route style in the US, Canada and Mexico; the Fastest route in Europe.
Calimoto: Worldwide, strongest in Europe.
Offline maps
MotoCurve: Offline map areas in the app.
Calimoto: Part of Calimoto Premium.
GPX
MotoCurve: GPX import and export, Garmin-ready, plus KML and TomTom ITN.
Calimoto: GPX import and export.
Community
MotoCurve: Community routes, group rides with live locations, biker events and multi-day trips.
Calimoto: A large community with shared tours and ride tracking.
Warnings while riding
MotoCurve: Free spoken warnings: speed and red-light cameras, railroad crossings, sharp bends, pavement ending, metal-grate bridges, the last fuel before a long gap, and rain, gusts or freezing air ahead.
Calimoto: Speed camera and caution point alerts, and the speed limit, in Calimoto Premium.
Group rides
MotoCurve: Free: share a six-letter code and every rider in the group shows on the map, live.
Calimoto: Synchronized group rides with a live map in Calimoto Premium.
Garage, events and places
MotoCurve: A garage with service reminders, biker events on the map, biker meetups and repair shops in Places, a dirt road and off-road trail map rated for street, dual-sport, ADV or dirt bikes, hiking trails with condition reports, and Just ride or Just walk recording.
Calimoto: Places such as fuel, twisty highlights, passes and biker hangouts; no garage or events listed on its site.
Choose MotoCurve if
- You ride in North America and want curvy styles tuned for its roads.
- You want free voice navigation for a route you planned yourself.
- You want camera, weather and road-hazard warnings and group rides without a subscription.
- You plan on a big screen and ride from the phone.
Choose Calimoto if
- You ride mostly in Europe, where Calimoto has been refined for years.
- You want a large existing community with many shared tours.
Questions
- Is MotoCurve free compared with Calimoto?
- Planning and turn-by-turn voice navigation are free in MotoCurve today. Calimoto plans for free and offers navigation and offline maps in its paid Premium.
- Can I move my Calimoto routes to MotoCurve?
- Yes. Export the tour as a GPX from Calimoto and open it in the MotoCurve planner or app; the route keeps its shape.
Other comparisons
MotoCurve vs Kurviger
Kurviger is the planner for riders who tune every detail; MotoCurve keeps it simple and free to ride.
MotoCurve vs REVER
REVER is built around tracking rides and its community; MotoCurve is built around finding the curvy road.
MotoCurve vs Scenic
Scenic is a long-time favourite with a big library of shared routes; MotoCurve rides free, with warnings and group rides built in.
MotoCurve vs MyRoute-app
MyRoute-app is a deep planner for Garmin and TomTom riders; MotoCurve plans in a few clicks and rides it free.
MotoCurve vs Butler Maps
Butler Maps are rated paper maps of the best roads; MotoCurve plans curvy routes anywhere in North America and rides them with you.