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How Cartahaven compares

Cartahaven is an offline GPS map app for GeoPDF and PDF maps, with a store where map publishers sell their maps. Opening your own maps is free. These pages set it next to the apps people most often ask about, on the things that matter for that: your own maps offline, price, where maps come from, team plans and devices.

Every competitor fact is from the vendor’s own pages, checked November 1, 2026, with a numbered link to the source. Each page also says where the other app is ahead. Something wrong? Email support@cartahaven.com and we’ll fix it.

Team plans compared

Cartahaven Teams next to the organization plans of CalTopo, Gaia GPS and Avenza Maps. Competitor facts are from their own pages, checked November 1, 2026; numbers in brackets link to the source. Prices in US dollars.

Team plans compared
Team plan featureCartahaven TeamsCalTopo TeamsGaia GPS for TeamsAvenza Maps Enterprise
PriceCartahaven TeamsTeam $199/year for 10 seats (or $19/month); Organization $999/year for 50; Agency from $2,499/year. Extra seats $20/year. 50% off for search and rescue and nonprofits. 30-day trial, no card.CalTopo TeamsCommercial Teams from $500/year for up to 10 users, then $50 per user per year. First Response Teams from $2,000/year. Volunteer SAR teams may get a discount[1].Gaia GPS for Teams$40 per user per year (“for a limited time”), 30-day trial[6].Avenza Maps EnterpriseEnterprise: “Team Pricing / Special pricing”, not published[10]. Pro is per device: $169.99/year, down to $56.99 at 1,000+ devices[11].
Private map libraryCartahaven TeamsUpload GeoPDFs, georeference scans and publish new editions; maps reach only your team.CalTopo TeamsMaps, custom layers and map sheets saved to the team account are shared with all members[2].Gaia GPS for TeamsShared folders of data with view or edit rights[8]. A team map library: Not found in Gaia GPS’s documentation.Avenza Maps EnterpriseMaps are packaged in Global Mapper and distributed to devices[13].
Required maps offline on every phoneCartahaven TeamsMark a map required: each member’s app downloads it the next time it is online and keeps it up to date.CalTopo TeamsNot found in CalTopo’s documentation.Gaia GPS for TeamsNot found in Gaia GPS’s documentation.Avenza Maps EnterpriseMap packages are deployed to devices before going out; each member works from their own copy[13].
Field forms and data back to the officeCartahaven TeamsTeam forms on every phone; members share placemarks, tracks and photos (or everything, with collection mode); all on one map; export CSV, GeoJSON, KML or shapefile.CalTopo TeamsShared maps sync to members; search-and-rescue assignments and clues. Custom forms: Not found in CalTopo’s documentation.Gaia GPS for TeamsShared folders sync with a connection[8]. Forms: Not found in Gaia GPS’s documentation.Avenza Maps EnterpriseCustom forms set up before deployment; collected data is exported to Global Mapper[14].
Live positionsCartahaven TeamsAdmins see members who share their position in a group location, on the dashboard map.CalTopo TeamsShared Locations from the CalTopo app, Garmin inReach, APRS and more, for team members[4].Gaia GPS for Teams“nor is it possible to track someone’s location ‘live’”[9].Avenza Maps EnterpriseNot found in Avenza’s documentation.
AdminCartahaven TeamsInvite by email, link or verified email domain; seats, each member’s last sync and app version, activity log; removing someone removes the team’s maps from their phone.CalTopo TeamsFive permission levels, at least two administrators, sign-up codes[3].Gaia GPS for TeamsTeam accounts on gaiagps.com; invite by email or link[7].Avenza Maps EnterpriseSubscription manager to add and remove users; registration links; remote device management (Enterprise)[12][10].
Invoice or purchase orderCartahaven TeamsYes: card, or invoice payable in 30 days with your PO number.CalTopo TeamsPurchase orders, checks, card and ACH[5].Gaia GPS for TeamsNot found in Gaia GPS’s documentation.Avenza Maps EnterpriseNot found in Avenza’s documentation.

Team plan sources

All checked November 1, 2026.

  1. CalTopo: Teams plans
  2. CalTopo training: team maps
  3. CalTopo training: team accounts
  4. CalTopo training: team tracking
  5. CalTopo: Teams FAQ (PDF)
  6. Gaia GPS: Teams
  7. Gaia GPS help: team accounts
  8. Gaia GPS help: shared folders
  9. Gaia GPS help: sharing your location
  10. Avenza: pricing
  11. Avenza: compare plans (Pro volume prices)
  12. Avenza help: Enterprise subscriptions
  13. Blue Marble: Avenza Maps map distribution
  14. Blue Marble: Avenza Maps field data collection

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