Komoot has changed the way users can send routes to external devices.
New users will be required to have an active Komoot Premium subscription (currently £4.99 / $4.99 a month) to sync routes to their devices, such as bike computers and smart watches.
Previously, users who had purchased or unlocked a specific Komoot map, such as a single region, region bundles or the 'World Pack' could sync routes to external devices.
Now, however, new Komoot users will need an ongoing premium subscription to sync routes.
Existing users can relax
Fortunately, if you purchased or unlocked a map from the route-planning app before the end of February 2025, you will still be able to plot and send routes to your device.
But new Komoot users will have to start an active subscription to sync routes.
The premium subscription currently costs £4.99 per month in the UK or £59.99 annually ($4.99 / $59.99 in the US). Previously, you could unlock single regions for £3.99, region bundles for £8.99, or the whole world for £29.99.
In a statement published on its website, Komoot said: “At Komoot, we're always working to improve our product so explorers like you can make the most of your outdoor adventures.
“Previously, syncing Komoot routes to external devices was available to all users who had purchased or unlocked specific Komoot maps products, like single regions, region bundles or the World Pack. This is still the case for all existing accounts that have purchased or unlocked Komoot maps before the end of February 2025. After this, all accounts that had not purchased or unlocked a maps product will require an active Komoot Premium subscription to enjoy this functionality.
“With a Komoot Premium subscription, you gain the ultimate flexibility to tailor your experience, for example, with your own customised route Collections, your favourite sport-specific maps, or now, sending your Komoot routes instantly to your GPS devices via Profile Connect or Live Sync.”
What else is covered by Komoot Premium?
If you're now weighing up whether a Komoot Premium subscription is worth it, what else do you get for your money?
The subscription unlocks features such as multi-day route planning, personal route collections, live tracking and weather updates.
It also provides a range of extra map functions, such as 3D maps, sport-specific maps (including mountain biking and long-distance cycle routes), and Komoot maps on Garmin devices.
