The Best Free Google Maps AlternativesTop GPS Navigation & Map Services like Google Maps

The best free alternative to Google Maps is OpenStreetMap, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Maps and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Google Maps are OsmAnd, Organic Maps, Waze and MAPS.ME.

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Google Maps alternatives page was last updated Dec 29, 2024
  1. OpenStreetMap icon
     498 likes

    OpenStreetMap is a project aimed squarely at creating and providing free geographic data such as street maps to anyone who wants them. It is a free editable map of the whole world. It is made by people like you.

    83 OpenStreetMap alternatives
    Main website interface

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Community-based
    2.  Open API
    3.  Crowdsourced
    4.  GPS Navigation
    5.  Built-in editor
    6.  User generated
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    9.  Route Planning
    10.  Points of Interest (POI)
    11.  Hiking Maps
    12.  Police location
    OpenStreetMap iconGoogle Maps Icon

    OpenStreetMap VS Google Maps

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    Comment summary: OpenStreetMap (OSM) is praised for its open-source nature, community-driven data, and accuracy in remote areas, often outperforming Google Maps. Users value the ability to contribute to map improvements. However, criticisms include a lack of features such as navigation, direct public transit directions, satellite imagery, and street view. While OSM is seen as more privacy-conscious, Google Maps is noted for its comprehensive feature set.
    chesemiser

    It is a good foss map system that has the benifit of both having tons of instinces of it and offen being able to work offline

    Top positive commentAug 25, 2022
    2
    intp

    A great technology, but not comparable in terms of features

    Top negative commentMar 13, 2022
    7
    Guest

    No navigation abilities. It’s just a mapping service. … The APP, OSMand, is superior to everything else , including Google Maps, though! … It’s coming to the web soon though.

    Negative commentAug 2, 2023
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    • Almost everyone thinks OpenStreetMap is a great Google Maps alternative.

    • OpenStreetMap is the most popular Web-based alternative to Google Maps.

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

    • OpenStreetMap is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenStreetMap is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  2. OsmAnd icon
     258 likes

    OsmAnd is a map and navigation application with access to the free, worldwide, and high-quality OpenStreetMap data.

    109 OsmAnd alternatives
    OsmAnd screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • OpenStreetMap
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    3.  GPS Navigation
    4.  Apps with Offline Map
    5.  Points of Interest (POI)
    6.  GPS Location Tracking
    7.  OSM-based
    8. Wikipedia icon  Wikipedia integration
    9.  Cycling
    10.  Route optimization
    11.  OSM Editing
    12.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    OsmAnd iconGoogle Maps Icon

    OsmAnd VS Google Maps

    Is OsmAnd a good alternative to Google Maps?
     
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    Third Opinion

    very powerful options, many maps, tons of addons

    Top positive commentNov 7, 2020
    4
    Marcus Holloway

    It is the most promising privacy-focused alternative to the Google Maps app on Android. It's too bad then that it commits the unforgivable sin of not allowing the user to track movement while observing the convention of north = up. This makes it disorienting and straight up unusable for many users in its current state.

    Top negative commentAug 12, 2023
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    ChamHarouch

    Even much more powerful than gmaps

    Positive commentNov 5, 2024
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    • Almost everyone thinks OsmAnd is a great Google Maps alternative.

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

    • OsmAnd is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OsmAnd is Customizable and Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  3. Organic Maps icon
     142 likes

    Organic Maps is a privacy-focused and community-developed GPS navigation app for drivers, hikers, and cyclists.

    91 Organic Maps alternatives
    Organic Maps screenshot 1
    Organic Maps screenshot 2
    +4
    Organic Maps screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenStreetMap

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    3.  GPS Navigation
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Offline search
    7.  Cycling
    8.  Bookmarks
    9.  Offline routing
    10.  Dark Mode
    11. OpenStreetMap icon  Openstreetmap integration
    12.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
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    Organic Maps VS Google Maps

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    zokris

    As fluent, responsive and convenient as MAPS.ME, but without the blatant privacy breaches of MAPS.ME.

    Top positive commentDec 2, 2021
    3
    Shaz Shah

    This is one of those apps, that I really want to like as it is FOSS and respects privacy. Another plus is the nice interface. However, for me, I find the address search functionality lacking and it is hard to differentiate between multiple results with the same street name. This is very important for me as I am on the road a lot.

    CommentJun 5, 2024
    1
    Guest

    It doesn't track you at all

    Positive commentJan 21, 2024
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    • Almost everyone thinks Organic Maps is a great Google Maps alternative.

    • Organic Maps is the most popular Linux alternative to Google Maps.

    • Organic Maps is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Organic Maps is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  4. Waze icon
     259 likes

    Waze is a social GPS navigation app that allows drivers to build and use live maps & real-time traffic updates to improve their daily commute.

    76 Waze alternatives
    Waze screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Windows Phone

    Top Waze Features

    1.  GPS Navigation
    2.  Police location
    3.  Advanced markers
    4.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    5.  User generated
    6.  Crowdsourced
    7.  Community-based
    8.  GPS Location Tracking
    9.  Radar
    10.  Real-time traffic
    11.  Driving directions
    Waze iconGoogle Maps Icon

    Waze VS Google Maps

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    robertheadley

    Waze is a good alternative, but it is also owned by Google.

    Positive commentSep 16, 2017
    28
    Guest

    Real time up to date driver information.

    Positive commentFeb 23, 2019
    2
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    Waze icon
    • Most users think Waze is a great Google Maps alternative.

    • Waze is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. MAPS.ME icon
     111 likes

    MAPS.ME offers the quickest offline maps of all the countries of the world. Travel with full confidence: wherever you are, MAPS.ME addresses all your offline mapping needs.

    75 MAPS.ME alternatives
    MAPS.ME screenshot 1
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    +3
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • OpenStreetMap
    • Kindle Fire

    Top MAPS.ME Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Public Transportation
    3.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    4.  Route Planning
    5.  Points of Interest (POI)
    6.  Apps with Offline Map
    7.  GNU/linux-libre
    8.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    9.  GPS Location Tracking
    10.  OSM-based
    11.  Subway maps
    12.  User generated
    MAPS.ME iconGoogle Maps Icon

    MAPS.ME VS Google Maps

    Is MAPS.ME a good alternative to Google Maps?
     
    Comments about MAPS.ME as an Alternative to Google Maps
     
       
    RemovedUser

    Good alternative to Google Maps on mobile while based on OpenStreetMap. Allow more fine grained access to data usage and give feedback during data consumption. Routing works relatively well.

    Top positive commentJan 1, 2018
    6
    Astatine69420

    it might be open source but the app has lots of tracking.

    Top negative commentAug 4, 2021
    6
    Guest

    it is more accurate than Google maps, especially for walking navigation.

    Positive commentNov 30, 2020
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    • Almost everyone thinks MAPS.ME is a great Google Maps alternative.

    • MAPS.ME is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Maps is also Freemium and Proprietary
  6. HERE WeGo icon
     131 likes

    Explore the world in glorious 3D with HERE Maps. Discover new places, collect your favourite places, plan the perfect journey, and sync it all with your mobile phones.

    96 HERE WeGo alternatives
    HERE WeGo screenshot 1
    HERE WeGo screenshot 2
    +5
    HERE WeGo screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store

    Top HERE WeGo Features

    1.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Points of Interest (POI)
    5.  Cycling
    6.  Public Transportation
    7.  Route Planning
    8.  Real-time traffic
    9.  Apps with Offline Map
    10.  Transit Routes
    11.  3D Buildings
    HERE WeGo iconGoogle Maps Icon

    HERE WeGo VS Google Maps

    Is HERE WeGo a good alternative to Google Maps?
     
    Comments about HERE WeGo as an Alternative to Google Maps
     
       
    mayankchoudhary

    The option to have offline maps that don't expire is a plus.

    Top positive commentMar 3, 2020
    3
    CuriousBean

    I'm searching for a replacement to Google Maps. I mostly use it for live-time public transportation routes and schedules. Unfortunately, HERE WeGo couldn't even get close to a reliably accurate account of the regular schedules in the Canadian city I live, let alone in live-time.

    Top negative commentOct 4, 2024
    0
    Bernardo Kariodimedjo

    It feels familiar to Google Maps but simplified! It seems to be trustworthy and private.

    Positive commentJul 19, 2020
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    • Almost everyone thinks HERE WeGo is a great Google Maps alternative.

    • HERE WeGo is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Magic Earth icon
     40 likes

    Find the best route to your destination even without an internet connection. Magic Earth uses OpenStreetMap data and a powerful search engine to offer you the optimal routes for driving, biking, hiking and public transportation.

    34 Magic Earth alternatives
    Magic Earth screenshot 1
    Magic Earth screenshot 2
    +4
    Magic Earth screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    3.  Online navigation with OSM data
    4.  GPS Navigation
    5.  Advanced Driver Assistance
    6. Wikipedia icon  Wikipedia integration
    7.  Apps with Offline Map
    8.  Carplay Integration
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Voice Navigation
    11.  Points of Interest (POI)
    12.  Dark Mode
    Magic Earth iconGoogle Maps Icon

    Magic Earth VS Google Maps

    Is Magic Earth a good alternative to Google Maps?
     
    Comments about Magic Earth as an Alternative to Google Maps
     
    Pepexl

    The routing service is comparable to Google Maps. It is a perfect companion as a navigation tool in the car.

    Positive commentJun 26, 2021
    2
    Guest

    Can be used offline forever without any limitations or restrictions.

    Positive commentFeb 2, 2022
    1
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    • Almost everyone thinks Magic Earth is a great Google Maps alternative.

    • Magic Earth is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Magic Earth is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
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