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Should I use MyTourbook?

Free open-source desktop app to visualize and analyze GPS tours - mytourbook.sourceforge.io

· 1 day ago

Cyclists, hikers, and runners with large GPS track archives buy this free desktop tool. Casual phone-first users and teams needing cloud sync do not.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 12 usable public sources; mostly forum threads and download portals, no formal security audits found.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

Free

MyTourbook

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • Cyclists and hikers with large GPS track archives
  • Privacy-minded athletes avoiding cloud services
  • Garmin owners wanting one offline archive
  • Self-hosters replacing Strava and Garmin Connect

Not for

  • Casual users wanting a simple phone app
  • Non-technical users who want zero setup
  • Teams needing shared cloud dashboards
  • Buyers wanting vendor support and SLAs

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Cloud integrations break when providers change APIs, as Strava developer program changes show

medium

Antivirus false positives on Windows installers; download only from SourceForge or GitHub

medium

No official support channel; help depends on SourceForge forums and GitHub discussions

low

Free product means no SLA, no paid support, and no vendor accountability

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free and open source with no subscriptions
  • Reads FIT, GPX, TCX and more from many device brands
  • Works offline; your track data stays on your computer
  • Combines maps, charts, calendar, and photos in one app
  • Free and cross-platform across Windows, macOS, and Linux

Cons

  • Desktop only; no cloud sync or official mobile app
  • Complex interface with a steep learning curve
  • Needs a Java runtime, which adds install weight
  • Windows antivirus flags the installer for some users

Sources & method

- 12 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x2review x5security x1news x4
  • Windows antivirus false positive reports, A GitHub discussion reports antivirus flags on the 25.11 Windows installer. Verify downloads before install.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Free, open source, no subscriptions
  • Ease of use: 2/5. Complex interface, Java install, steep learning curve
  • Feature depth: 5/5. Maps, charts, calendar, photos, many device formats
  • Support quality: 2/5. Community forums and GitHub only, no vendor support
  • Security posture: 3/5. Runs local, no known breaches, antivirus false positives reported
  • Free Price Open source, no accounts or subscriptions
  • 25.11.0 Latest version 2025 release per GitHub discussion
  • FIT, GPX, TCX+ Track formats Plus maps and calendar views
  • Cross-platform Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux desktop

Pricing

MyTourbook

Free

  • All visualization and analysis features
  • No accounts or subscriptions

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

  • Windows antivirus false positive reportsA GitHub discussion reports antivirus flags on the 25.11 Windows installer. Verify downloads before install.⁶

What users say

Users praise the free deep analysis and broad device format support, but many find the interface complex.

“I use mytourbook, it's developed by a cyclist”
Reddit, r/selfhosted
“I'm using MyTourbook”
Reddit, r/selfhosted
“I'm now using MyTourBook”
CycleChat forum
Full analysis

Based on 12 usable public sources; mostly forum threads and download portals, no formal security audits found.

Free open-source desktop app for deep GPS tour analysis. Buy it for privacy and offline control; skip it for simple phone tracking.

Methodology

Based on 12 usable public sources; mostly forum threads and download portals, no formal security audits found.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. MyTourbook: Homemytourbook.sourceforge.io
    official
  2. MyTourbook downloadsourceforge.net
    official
  3. Recovering GPS tracks from old MyTourBook databasepavelp.cz
    news
  4. Garmin watches work well with the desktop sports tracking toolsnews.ycombinator.com
    news
  5. MyTourBook supports FIT/GPX/TCXnews.ycombinator.com
    news
  6. Virus flag in mytourbook-25.11.0 installergithub.com
    security
  7. MyTourbook - Open Terrainopenterrain.eu
    review
  8. MyTourbook - visualize and analyze tourslinuxlinks.com
    review
  9. Any alternatives to RunKeeper (better than a spreadsheet?)reddit.com
    review
  10. Strava developer program threadreddit.com
    news
  11. SportTracks alternatives?cyclechat.net
    review
  12. MyTourbook is a complex program (uninstall log)revouninstaller.com
    review

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