Open Source Web-based Google Maps Alternatives

There are many alternatives to Google Maps as a web app if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Online alternative is OpenStreetMap. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Maps and many of them are open source and available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Online alternatives to Google Maps are Cartes, OpenFreeMap, OsmAPP and uMap.

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  1. OpenStreetMap icon

    OpenStreetMap

     568 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.

    93 OpenStreetMap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    Main website interface
     
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    OpenStreetMap vs Google Maps Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Cora
    11

    OpenStreetMap is definitely a better alternative than Google Maps. OSM doesn't track you or appropriate your data, it's community-built and open source. I use OSM every day to get where I need to go, and if there's a problem with the map, I can fix it myself!

    Top Negative Comment
    intp
    9

    A great technology, but not comparable in terms of features

    atkitt7
    Positive
    1

    Open data, can be easily fixed and enhanced by myself or others, great detail (not car-only stuff like in GoogleMaps) , no commercial spam / privacy-rejecting tracking, much more up to date in many places...

    3 of 25 comments
    • OpenStreetMap is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenStreetMap is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  2. Cartes icon

    Cartes

     24 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

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    • Online
    Cartes screenshot 1
     
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    MXC48
    Positive
    0

    It is the best online alternative to google map, it is the one with the most functionality to replace it based on openstreetmap and offering privacy-friendly services. In addition it is free, open source and is European!

    • Cartes is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cartes is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  4. OpenFreeMap icon

    OpenFreeMap

     15 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.

    54 OpenFreeMap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
    "Liberty" default map style
     
  5. OsmAPP icon

    OsmAPP

     11 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

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    • Online
    OsmAPP screenshot 1
     
  6. uMap icon

    uMap

     35 likes

    uMap let you create maps with OpenStreetMap layers in a minute and embed them in your site. Add custom annotations, lines, shapes, import and add custom layers (KML, CSV, GPS, ...) and other data.

    58 uMap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • OpenStreetMap
    • Python
    • Django
    • Leaflet
    • Online
    uMap screenshot 1
     
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    uMap vs Google Maps Comments
    atkitt7
    Positive
    0

    FOSS, private, powerful visualisation of not only POIs, but ways and areas too, can be upated from extrenal datasource and shared

    • uMap is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • uMap is CustomizableGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  7. Street GL icon

    Street GL

     7 likes

    Streets GL is a real-time 3D map renderer built for visualizing OpenStreetMap data with a heavy focus on eye-candy features.

    52 Street GL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Street GL screenshot 1
     
  9. OpenStreetBrowser icon

    OpenStreetBrowser

     1 like

    An application to ‘browse’ the information in the displayed part of the map. Similar to common Wikis and also the main page of OpenStreetMap the website shows a narrow menu on the left side, most of the page is used for the display of...

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    • Online
    OpenStreetBrowser screenshot 1
     
  10. GraphHopper icon

    GraphHopper

     9 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    GraphHopper online at https://graphhopper.com/maps/
     
  11. MetaGer Maps icon

    MetaGer Maps

     2 likes

    Privacy-focused online map service using OpenStreetMap data, offers daily-updated maps, anonymous browsing, place and POI search, step-by-step navigation for walking, cycling, driving, route exporting, web search integration, multi-language support, and no ads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    MetaGer Maps screenshot 1
     
  12. openclimbing.org icon

    openclimbing.org

     4 likes

    Application for mapping climbing areas and creating interactive climbing guides. All data is open and anyone can edit it – similar to Wikipedia.

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    • Online
    TOPO for Hlubocepské plotny (Czechia)
     
  13. Stadia Maps icon

    Stadia Maps

     3 likes

    Stadia Maps provides great looking maps and geographic data services. We’re here to help you grow your business, not your bills.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Stadia Maps screenshot 1
     
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    OpenRouteService.org

     6 likes

    OpenRouteService.org as offers routing services by using user-generated, collaboratively collected free geographic data from OpenStreetMap. Please donate your geographic data to openstreetmap.org!.

    16 OpenRouteService.org alternatives

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    • Online
    Isochrone
     
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