Google Maps Engine AlternativesMap Services and other similar apps like Google Maps Engine

Google Maps Engine is described as 'This online tool allows Google user create and share custom map informations' and is a Map service in the travel & location category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Google Maps Engine for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Self-Hosted, Windows and Linux apps. The best Google Maps Engine alternative is OpenFreeMap, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Maps Engine are QGIS, VersaTiles, Mapbox Studio and Protomaps.

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  1. OpenFreeMap icon

    OpenFreeMap

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    This software provides free, customizable map hosting from OpenStreetMap for apps and websites, with a completely open-source platform, no usage limits, registration, or user databases required. Supports self-hosting and public instance use with frequent planet data downloads.

    53 OpenFreeMap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
    "Liberty" default map style
     

    • OpenFreeMap is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Google Maps Engine.

    • OpenFreeMap is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Google Maps Engine.

    • OpenFreeMap is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps Engine is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenFreeMap is Privacy focused and CustomizableGoogle Maps Engine is not according to our users
  2. QGIS icon

    QGIS

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    A fully featured, user friendly, open source Geographic Information System (GIS) with similar power to ArcGIS and MapInfo.

    56 QGIS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    QGIS main window while editing a project
     

    • QGIS is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Google Maps Engine.

    • QGIS is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps Engine is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. VersaTiles icon

    VersaTiles

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    VersaTiles is a fully open-source stack for generating, distributing, and using map tiles from OpenStreetMap data, eliminating the need for combining multiple tools. Featuring a four-step, customizable process chain, it allows flexible integration of different tile sources, servers, and frontends.

    53 VersaTiles alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
    VersaTiles screenshot 1
     
  5. Mapbox Studio icon

    Mapbox Studio

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    Design personalized maps with extensive Open Street Map data, integrating them into web and mobile platforms. Utilize styling tools for custom aesthetics, support real-time data overlays, 3D terrain, geospatial analytics, and encourage collaboration for comprehensive mapping solutions.

    77 Mapbox Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Mapbox Studio screenshot 1
     
  6. Protomaps icon

    Protomaps

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    Protomaps is an open source map of the world, deployable as a single static file on cloud storage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Protomaps screenshot 1
     

    • Protomaps is the most popular SaaS alternative to Google Maps Engine.

    • Protomaps is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps Engine is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Plus Codes icon

    Plus Codes

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    A plus code address looks like a regular address, but with a short code where the street name and number would be. These addresses exist for any location, even for places where there are no roads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Plus Codes screenshot 1
     
  9. Felt icon

    Felt

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    Felt lets you create maps collaboratively, using world-class data, and share them in a single click. For team projects or epic adventure with friends.

    54 Felt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Felt screenshot 1
     
  10. what3words icon

    what3words

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    What3words encodes geographic coordinates into 3 dictionary words (for example, the Statue of Liberty is located at planet.inches.most). what3words is different from other alphanumeric location systems and GPS coordinates in that it displays 3 words rather than long strings of...

    39 what3words alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    what3words screenshot 1
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    Export position
     

    • what3words is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Google Maps Engine.

    • what3words is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Maps Engine is also Freemium and Proprietary
  11. CartoSVG icon

    CartoSVG

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    Design gorgeous and lightweight SVG maps with ease.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    CartoSVG screenshot 1
     
  12. Mapify IoT icon

    Mapify IoT

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    Mapify is an end-to-end platform to manage and process real-time geospatial data and generate real-time insights.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Style your layers according to the values of the data attributes, which will allow you to present location data visualizations to your users in a way that is readable and attractive. No need to code, just drag-and-drop.
     

    • Mapify IoT is the most popular commercial alternative to Google Maps Engine.

    • Mapify IoT is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Maps Engine is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. OpenMapTiles icon

    OpenMapTiles

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    OpenMapTiles is a set of open-source tools for self-hosting of OpenStreetMap maps in more than 50 languages. It provides both raster as well as vector tiles, WMS and WMTS services for GIS programs, support for JavaScript viewers and mobile SDK.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    OpenMapTiles screenshot 1
     
  14. MapTiler Cloud icon

    MapTiler Cloud

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    Online maps for web, mobile apps and desktop software. You can change colors, add or remove particular map elements or enhance the map with own geodata.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    After you crate a free account
     
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