onX vs GOHUNT for Draw Application Research (2027)
What onX Hunt Elite and GOHUNT Insider each offer for points, draw odds, unit research, land and maps, as listed on each maker’s own pages on Oct 24, 2026. Plus where TagCanyon’s free odds fit.
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Short version
onX Hunt Elite is a maps-first membership that bundles a draw odds tool (Hunt Research Tools), Huntin’ Fool research and HuntReminder deadline alerts. GOHUNT Insider is a research-first membership with historic and predictive draw odds, unit profiles for every Western unit and hunting maps, and its Insider+ tier adds an application service. If you only need point-level odds for Colorado, Wyoming, Montana or Texas, TagCanyon is free.
Side by side
| Feature | onX Hunt Elite | GOHUNT Insider |
|---|---|---|
| Price (as listed) | $99.99/yr, or $14.99/month; Premium one state $34.99/yr, two states $49.99/yr (maps only) source 3 | $169/yr (shown as $14/month, billed annually); Insider+ $499/yr source 1 |
| Draw odds | Hunt Research Tools: a draw odds tool to find hunts that fit your goals and points, plus draw trends and harvest stats source 2 source 4 | Historic and predictive draw odds, with hunt filtering and hunt finding tools source 1 |
| Points | Plug in your point totals to find hunts; a group view shows where everyone’s points line up source 4 | Hunt filtering and draw odds to match hunts to your situation source 1 |
| Unit research | Huntin’ Fool state and species breakdowns included with Elite source 2 source 4 | Profiles for every hunt unit in the West; expert strategy articles source 1 |
| Land and maps | Maps for all 50 states and Canada: property lines, landowner info, offline maps, Lidar, wind and weather, GPS tools source 2 | On- and offline hunting maps for all 50 states, color-coded public and private land, road density layers source 1 |
| Deadlines | HuntReminder deadline alerts included with Elite source 2 source 4 | Not listed on the memberships page we checked |
| Help applying | Not listed on the pages we checked | Insider+ adds an application service, private consultations and one-on-one e-scouting source 1 |
| Extras | Pro Deals and Expert Resources source 3 | Member discounts, cash back on eligible purchases, free shipping and returns source 1 |
onX Hunt Elite
- Price (as listed)
- $99.99/yr, or $14.99/month; Premium one state $34.99/yr, two states $49.99/yr (maps only) source 3
- Draw odds
- Hunt Research Tools: a draw odds tool to find hunts that fit your goals and points, plus draw trends and harvest stats source 2 source 4
- Points
- Plug in your point totals to find hunts; a group view shows where everyone’s points line up source 4
- Unit research
- Huntin’ Fool state and species breakdowns included with Elite source 2 source 4
- Land and maps
- Maps for all 50 states and Canada: property lines, landowner info, offline maps, Lidar, wind and weather, GPS tools source 2
- Deadlines
- HuntReminder deadline alerts included with Elite source 2 source 4
- Help applying
- Not listed on the pages we checked
- Extras
- Pro Deals and Expert Resources source 3
GOHUNT Insider
- Price (as listed)
- $169/yr (shown as $14/month, billed annually); Insider+ $499/yr source 1
- Draw odds
- Historic and predictive draw odds, with hunt filtering and hunt finding tools source 1
- Points
- Hunt filtering and draw odds to match hunts to your situation source 1
- Unit research
- Profiles for every hunt unit in the West; expert strategy articles source 1
- Land and maps
- On- and offline hunting maps for all 50 states, color-coded public and private land, road density layers source 1
- Deadlines
- Not listed on the memberships page we checked
- Help applying
- Insider+ adds an application service, private consultations and one-on-one e-scouting source 1
- Extras
- Member discounts, cash back on eligible purchases, free shipping and returns source 1
Each “source” link goes to the vendor page that fact came from. Prices last checked Oct 24, 2026, in US dollars.
Where each one leans
- onX Hunt Elite: land ownership and mapping are the core, and draw research comes bundled with it. It also lists cheaper maps-only Premium plans.
- GOHUNT Insider: draw odds, hunt filtering and unit profiles are the core, with maps included. Insider+ is for hunters who want the GOHUNT team to handle applications and consult on strategy.
- Both: maps for all 50 states and a draw odds tool. Many applicants pick one based on whether maps or unit research matters more to them.
Where TagCanyon’s free odds fit
- Free, no account, no app: resident and nonresident odds at each point level for Colorado, Wyoming and Montana elk, deer and pronghorn, and Texas drawn hunts, from CPW, WGFD, FWP and TPWD reports.
- The What can I draw with my points? tool, a labeled next-year point-creep estimate, and draw deadlines.
- No maps, no unit profiles, no application service, and four states only. For those, the paid apps do more.
Want the wider field? TagCanyon vs GOHUNT, onX, HuntScore and Huntin’ Fool. State odds: Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Texas.
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Sources
- 1. GOHUNT memberships page (https://www.gohunt.com/memberships), checked Oct 24, 2026
- 2. onX Hunt Elite page (https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/elite), checked Oct 24, 2026
- 3. onX Hunt pricing page (https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app/pricing), checked Oct 24, 2026
- 4. onX Hunt Research Tools page (https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/research-tools), checked Oct 24, 2026
onX, onX Hunt, GOHUNT and Huntin’ Fool belong to their owners. Prices and features are as each vendor published them on the date shown and can change. Odds on TagCanyon are historical, not a promise.
Frequently asked questions
Is onX or GOHUNT better for draw research?
It depends on what you need. Per their own pages, onX Elite bundles maps with Hunt Research Tools, Huntin’ Fool and HuntReminder for $99.99/yr. GOHUNT Insider lists predictive draw odds and unit profiles for every Western unit for $169/yr, and Insider+ adds an application service.
Do I need either one to check draw odds?
Not for Colorado, Wyoming and Montana elk, deer and pronghorn or Texas drawn hunts. TagCanyon shows agency draw results by point level for free, with no account. The paid apps cover more states and add maps and research.
Does TagCanyon have a deal with onX or GOHUNT?
No. We have no affiliate deal with either company, and the links on this page go straight to each maker’s own site.
Are these prices current?
They are the prices shown on each vendor’s public page on Oct 24, 2026. Prices change; check the linked page before you buy.
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