Kurviger alternative
MotoCurve vs Kurviger
Kurviger is a favourite of riders who like to tune a route in detail: how curvy, which roads to avoid, where to stop. It has a web planner and a navigation app. MotoCurve also plans curvy rides on the web and in the app, with fewer settings and free voice navigation.
MotoCurve
Kurviger
Route planning
MotoCurve: Free on the web and in the app, no account needed to plan.
Kurviger: Free website planner; more options with a Tourer subscription.
Turn-by-turn navigation
MotoCurve: Free turn-by-turn voice navigation on Android and iPhone, with Android Auto and CarPlay.
Kurviger: In the Kurviger app with the Tourer+ subscription.
Curvy routing
MotoCurve: Route styles from Fastest to Extra Curvy, plus round trips, dirt roads and off-road.
Kurviger: Very configurable curviness and road preferences.
Coverage
MotoCurve: Every route style in the US, Canada and Mexico; the Fastest route in Europe.
Kurviger: Worldwide, strongest in Europe.
Traffic
MotoCurve: Live traffic on the Fastest style, and a traffic check at the start of a ride.
Kurviger: No live traffic listed; it warns of closures and unpaved roads on the route ahead.
GPX
MotoCurve: GPX import and export, Garmin-ready, plus KML and TomTom ITN.
Kurviger: GPX import and export, with Garmin options.
Community
MotoCurve: Community routes, group rides with live locations, biker events and multi-day trips.
Kurviger: Focused on planning rather than a community.
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.
Kurviger: No speed camera alerts listed; riders ask for them on its forum.
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.
Kurviger: Not its focus.
Choose MotoCurve if
- You want a good curvy route in a few clicks, not a page of settings.
- You want free voice navigation with Android Auto or CarPlay.
- You want rides from other riders, events and group rides in the same app.
Choose Kurviger if
- You love fine control over every routing setting.
- You ride mostly in Europe.
Questions
- Can MotoCurve open Kurviger routes?
- Yes. MotoCurve reads Kurviger GPX files, including their shaping and via points, so the route rides the same roads.
- Is MotoCurve a free Kurviger alternative?
- Planning and turn-by-turn voice navigation are free in MotoCurve today, on the web and in the Android and iPhone apps.
Other comparisons
MotoCurve vs Calimoto
Two curvy-road planners: Calimoto is the big European name, MotoCurve is built for North America.
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.