Google Maps AlternativesOnly apps categorised as GIS Software

The best GIS alternative to Google Maps is OpenFreeMap, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Maps and ten of them are GIS Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting GIS Software alternatives to Google Maps are MAPOG, TravelTime API, PlaceKit and OffRoad OSM.

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  1. OpenFreeMap icon
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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
     
    • OpenFreeMap is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Google Maps.

    • OpenFreeMap is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenFreeMap is Privacy focused and CustomizableGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  2. MAPOG icon
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    MAPOG is an AI-powered interactive mapping platform that lets users create map-based stories, add images, videos, links, and details to pins, manage tasks, collect field data, sort locations by live position, and share or embed maps.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Search, filter and map locations by travel time rather than distance with this API. When added to a location search engine it can search and display results by time and create travel time maps for users. In-depth data analysis also available.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
     
  4. PlaceKit icon
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    Our mission at PlaceKit is to become the go-to geocoding solution for developers. Existing solutions feel opaque as they're split across many indiscernible APIs, confusing pricing, and locking developers into their ecosystem.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • React
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. OffRoad OSM icon
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    Offline desktop map viewer featuring vector OpenStreetMap data, navigation, GPX track import/export, elevation and contour display, customizable map layers, waypoint tools, and efficient handling of large files for outdoor, hiking, or off-road planning and navigation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Free online editor for GPX, KML & Strava routes. Create, view, and edit tracks. Features routing & elevation profiles. Privacy-first, no signup.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Geocodio icon
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    Geocodio is designed to make geocoding, reverse geocoding, mapping, and data matching easy, pain-free, and affordable. Unlike most geocoders, Geocodio lets you use the data without restrictions. And you can add many other pieces of data all at the same time, such as Census data...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. mamap.io icon
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    Easily create and embed a customizable, interactive map with markers, images and search functionality in just a few minutes. Enhance and customize your user experience without using ugly iframes.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Open Topo Data is an open alternative to the Google Maps Elevation API. We have a free public API for multiple high-resolution DEM elevation datasets.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    BestTime is a web (API) service that forecasts how busy a business (e.g. restaurant, gym, etc) will be at any given hour of the week. BestTime analyses the week, peak-, busy-, quiet hours, and provides live busyness + compare places + dashboards.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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