Google Maps Engine AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Map Services

The best Map alternative to Google Maps Engine is QGIS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Google Maps Engine and 14 are Map Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Map Service alternatives to Google Maps Engine are OpenFreeMap, VersaTiles, Mapbox Studio and Protomaps.

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Google Maps Engine alternatives page was last updated Oct 22, 2024
  1. QGIS icon
     107 likes

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

    55 QGIS alternatives
    QGIS main window while editing a project

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Route Planning
    2.  Office 365 integration
    3.  Arc GIS
    4.  Multiplatform
    5.  Table manager
    QGIS iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    QGIS VS Google Maps Engine

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

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

    • QGIS is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps Engine is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. OpenFreeMap icon
     7 likes

    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.

    52 OpenFreeMap alternatives
    OpenFreeMap screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Openstreetmap integration
    2.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    3.  Provides map tiles
    4.  Map Maker
    OpenFreeMap iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    OpenFreeMap VS Google Maps Engine

    Is OpenFreeMap a good alternative to Google Maps Engine?
     
    • OpenFreeMap is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Google Maps Engine.

    • OpenFreeMap is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps Engine is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenFreeMap is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps Engine is not according to our users
  3. VersaTiles icon
     2 likes

    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.

    51 VersaTiles alternatives
    VersaTiles screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Homebrew
    • Docker

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Openstreetmap integration
    2.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    3.  Map projections
    4.  Map Maker
    5.  Provides map tiles
    VersaTiles iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    VersaTiles VS Google Maps Engine

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  4. Mapbox Studio icon
     29 likes

    Mapbox makes it easy to design beautiful custom maps, and fast to integrate them into websites and mobile applications using Open Street Map data.

    72 Mapbox Studio alternatives
    Mapbox Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Mapbox Studio Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Map Maker
    3.  Location Mapping
    4.  Provides map tiles
    5.  Apps with Offline Map
    6.  Onedrive integration
    7.  Optimized for Mobile
    Mapbox Studio iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    Mapbox Studio VS Google Maps Engine

    Is Mapbox Studio a good alternative to Google Maps Engine?
     
    • Mapbox Studio is the most popular Web-based alternative to Google Maps Engine.

    • Mapbox Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Maps Engine is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Protomaps icon
     2 likes

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

    55 Protomaps alternatives
    Protomaps screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Protomaps Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Map-Editor
    3.  Provides map tiles
    4.  Map Maker
    Protomaps iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    Protomaps VS Google Maps Engine

    Is Protomaps a good alternative to Google Maps Engine?
     
    • Protomaps is the most popular SaaS alternative to Google Maps Engine.

    • Protomaps is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps Engine is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Felt icon
     3 likes

    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.

    55 Felt alternatives
    Felt screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Felt Features

    1.  Map-Editor
    2.  Map Maker
    Felt iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    Felt VS Google Maps Engine

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  7. OpenMapTiles icon
     9 likes

    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.

    23 OpenMapTiles alternatives
    OpenMapTiles screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone

    OpenMapTiles Features

    1.  Apps with Offline Map
    2.  Create Maps
    3.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    OpenMapTiles iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    OpenMapTiles VS Google Maps Engine

    Is OpenMapTiles a good alternative to Google Maps Engine?
     
  8. MapTiler Cloud icon
     13 likes

    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.

    31 MapTiler Cloud alternatives
    After you crate a free account

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Apps with Offline Map
    MapTiler Cloud iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    MapTiler Cloud VS Google Maps Engine

    Is MapTiler Cloud a good alternative to Google Maps Engine?
     
  9. CartoDB icon
     5 likes

    A location intelligence and visualization engine that empowers you to effortlessly transform data into insights. With CartoDB, connect and map location data, quickly customize your visualizations, and develop powerful location based apps.

    26 CartoDB alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    CartoDB iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    CartoDB VS Google Maps Engine

    Is CartoDB a good alternative to Google Maps Engine?
     
  10. MangoMap icon
     5 likes

    Creating web map applications with Mango is quick and easy. All you need is a web browser and your data.

    22 MangoMap alternatives
    MangoMap screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    MangoMap Features

    1.  Map-Editor
    MangoMap iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    MangoMap VS Google Maps Engine

    Is MangoMap a good alternative to Google Maps Engine?
     
  11. Mapotic icon
     4 likes

    Mapotic is an innovative cloud platform that offers a wide range of map-based products and services to organizations globally, enabling them to effectively leverage the full potential of geolocation data.

    58 Mapotic alternatives
    Mapotic screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Crowdsourced
    3.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Route Planning
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Points of Interest (POI)
    4.  Nearby Search
    5.  Geotagging
    6.  Mobile friendly
    7.  Discover websites
    8.  Interactive map
    9.  Create Maps
    Mapotic iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    Mapotic VS Google Maps Engine

    Is Mapotic a good alternative to Google Maps Engine?
     
  12. Map3 icon
     2 likes

    Map3 is a decentralised map network that is impartial, secure and extremely robust. It is free from control, free to participate, free base map. It is built to be governed by the Map3 community where individuals and organisations can host Map3 nodes.

    50 Map3 alternatives
    Map3 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Decentralized

    Features

    1.  Blockchain
    2.  P2P Network
    Map3 iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    Map3 VS Google Maps Engine

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