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, Dawarich, OsmAPP and OpenFreeMap.

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  1. OpenStreetMap icon

    OpenStreetMap

     591 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.

    100 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
    12

    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

     32 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.

    31 Cartes alternatives

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    • Online
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    Cartes vs Google Maps Comments
    EL7Seven
    Positive
    1

    I think it's one of the best open alternatives to Google Maps. It uses OSM information but has many features lacking in other alternatives like a proper satellite view, a "relief" map and 3d view of terrain, and incorporates Panoramax, which is an open alternative to street view (although with not nearly as much coverage yet). All it lacks right now is a proper Android / Apple / F-Droid app and the possibility to download maps, (as well as some slight improvements in the UI). Overall, it's a maps application I would use daily for viewing the world's places, which is 90% of the time I spent on Google Maps; It doesn't have a proper navigation function, you can search up a place, select to go there and it will give you a button to open that navigation in CoMaps (at least in my case).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    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!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Cartes is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cartes is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  4. Dawarich icon

    Dawarich

     23 likes

    Provides a self-hosted solution for importing and visualizing location history from Google Maps Timeline and other sources. Features interactive maps with layers like heatmaps, offers detailed statistics on countries, cities, distance, and ensures private data control.

    50 Dawarich alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    Dawarich screenshot 1
     
  5. OsmAPP icon

    OsmAPP

     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.

    45 OsmAPP alternatives

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    • Online
    OsmAPP screenshot 1
     
  7. 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.

    56 OpenFreeMap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
    "Liberty" default map style
     
  8. uMap icon

    uMap

     36 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.

    60 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
  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
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  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Street GL screenshot 1
     
  11. GeoPulse icon

    GeoPulse

     1 like

    A self-hosted, privacy-first location timeline platform: an open-source alternative to Google Timeline with automatic trip detection, Immich integration, and rich analytics.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Java
    • Online
    GeoPulse screenshot 1
     
  12. 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.

    41 GraphHopper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    GraphHopper online at https://graphhopper.com/maps/
     
  13. 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.

    27 MetaGer Maps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    MetaGer Maps screenshot 1
     
  14. 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)
     
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