Head-to-head · Photo Geotagging Software
MeeSoft PhotoLocator vs GPS Photo Tracker
MeeSoft PhotoLocator leads on 0 checks, GPS Photo Tracker on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Free planboth
- Most featuresMeeSoft PhotoLocator · 3 of 4
MeeSoft PhotoLocator and GPS Photo Tracker score identically on our rubric (7.8 out of 10) for photo geotagging software; MeeSoft PhotoLocator sits at #6 and GPS Photo Tracker at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
On platform support, GPS Photo Tracker gives you Cross_platform where MeeSoft PhotoLocator offers Windows.
MeeSoft PhotoLocator is the better fit for windows users tagging RAW, video and photo libraries. GPS Photo Tracker is the better fit for cross-platform batch GPX/KML/TCX/FIT tagging.
- MeeSoft PhotoLocator fits best
Windows users tagging RAW, video and photo libraries
- GPS Photo Tracker fits best
Cross-platform batch GPX/KML/TCX/FIT tagging
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Side by side
| Feature | MeeSoft PhotoLocator 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | GPS Photo Tracker 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #6 in Photo Geotagging Software | #7 in Photo Geotagging Software |
| Best for | Windows users tagging RAW, video and photo libraries | Cross-platform batch GPX/KML/TCX/FIT tagging |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features MeeSoft PhotoLocator 3/4 · GPS Photo Tracker 2/4 | ||
| GPS track sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reverse geocoding | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Batch geotagging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Map workflow | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Track import formats | Multiple | Multiple |
| Platform support | Windows | Cross_platform |
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| Our verdict | MeeSoft PhotoLocator is a Windows 10/11 desktop application for adding and browsing location metadata in photos and videos. It is aimed at solo users and small teams managing mixed libraries that include JPEGs, RAW files and video. The… Read the review → |
GPS Photo Tracker is a free, open-source desktop application for matching camera photos with timestamped GPS tracks and writing coordinates to EXIF metadata. It is aimed at solo photographers and small teams who want a cross-platform way… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
MeeSoft PhotoLocator — where it wins
- Imports GPX, KML, GeoJSON and Google Timeline traces
- Losslessly writes EXIF data to originals or copies
- Supports RAW and video geotagging with ExifTool
Where it doesn't
- Runs only on Windows 10/11 desktop systems
- Processing tools are limited to basic photo and video tasks
- A single freeware plan may not suit buyers seeking paid tiers
GPS Photo Tracker — where it wins
- Imports GPX, KML, TCX and FIT tracks with format auto-detection
- Interpolates positions and offers manual correction for unmatched photos
- Supports copy mode, resumable checkpoints and result reports
Where it doesn't
- Requires timestamped GPS tracks to match photos automatically
- Desktop workflow may not suit teams seeking a hosted service
- Manual coordinate assignment is needed for some unmatched photos
- MeeSoft PhotoLocator7.8/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Windows tool for matching GPS tracks to photo and video timestamps.
Visit MeeSoftFull verdict → - GPS Photo Tracker7.8/10 · Free plan
A cross-platform batch tool for matching photos to GPS tracks and writing EXIF coordinates.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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