Google Maps AlternativesOnly Open Source apps categorised as GPS Navigation Services

The best open source GPS Navigation alternative to Google Maps is OsmAnd. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Maps and many of them are open source GPS Navigation Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source GPS Navigation Service alternatives to Google Maps are Organic Maps, CoMaps, Cartes and OsmAPP.

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  1. OsmAnd icon
     307 likes

    Navigation app offering offline and online OSM-based maps, turn-by-turn voice direction, driving, cycling, and walking modes, POI search, GPX track management, map overlays, monthly map updates by country or region, speed and safety features, and location sharing.

    106 OsmAnd alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid
    • Apple Car Play
     
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  2. Organic Maps icon
     207 likes

    Experience a privacy-oriented GPS solution with Organic Maps, featuring turn-by-turn navigation, offline maps, and a commitment to community development. Enjoy zero data collection, no location tracking, and comprehensive OpenStreetMap data for diverse travel modes.

    51 Organic Maps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • OpenStreetMap
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Obtainium
     
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  3. CoMaps icon
     146 likes

    Community-led offline navigation offering privacy by design, ad-free experience, open-source code, transparent decision-making, donation funding, and inclusive collaboration for drivers, cyclists, hikers, and travelers. Prioritizes transparency and community ownership.

    56 CoMaps alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Apple Car Play
     
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  4. Cartes icon
     25 likes

    Sovereign and modern web maps, an alternative to Google and Apple Maps.

    Everything is included: search, shops, tourism, street photos. Routes for walking, cycling, bus, train, car-sharing, ferry, and other eco-friendly transport.

    The adventure is just beginning, first in mainla.

    29 Cartes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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  5. OsmAPP icon
     12 likes

    Combines a user-friendly map interface, clickable points of interest, OpenStreetMap editing, public transport info, 3D tilting vector maps, multilingual options, mobile PWA features, advanced search powered by Photon, opening hours editor, and airport details.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Transportr icon
     31 likes

    Transportr is the public transport companion that respects your privacy and your freedom. Transportr is a non-profit app developed by people around the world to make using public transport as easy as possible wherever you are.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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  7. GMaps WV icon
     12 likes

    Privacy-focused WebView tool for accessing the Google Maps web interface, enforcing HTTPS, blocking trackers, clearing private data on close, supporting toggleable location access, offering step-by-step directions but no real-time navigation, and not clearing cache automatically.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  8. GNOME Maps icon
     24 likes

    quickly find the place you’re looking for by searching for a city or street, or locate a place to meet a friend.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
  9. Öffi icon
     11 likes

    Öffi is an Android app that tells you where and when trains and buses go, including delays and replacement bus services for more and more transport authorities in Europe and worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  10. Marble icon
     53 likes

    Marble is a Virtual Globe and World Atlas that you can use to learn more about Earth: You can pan and zoom around and you can look up places and roads. A mouse click on a place label will provide the respective Wikipedia article.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
     
  11. OSM Scout icon
     8 likes

    Goal of this project is to bring offline maps and navigation to Sailfish OS with native look and feel. OSM Scout for Sailfish OS is based on OSM Scout library.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Sailfish OS
     
  12.  GraphHopper  icon
     9 likes

    A fast driving directions API with world wide coverage. Based on open source software and OpenStreetMap. Stay independent and flexible.

    42 GraphHopper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
     
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