Google Maps Alternatives

One of the most popular alternatives to Google Maps is CoMaps, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives are OpenStreetMap, Organic Maps, OsmAnd and Cartes. There's no shortage of Map Services like Google Maps, with more than 100 alternatives for the web, Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows.

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  1. A private, free and open source replacement for Google Maps and other geocoding services that relies on Photon, which you can run on your own server. It uses the Photon API to fetch results to your phone, allowing you to search for places in...

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    • Android
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  2. maps.earth icon
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    The Headway Project was born out of a frustration with the need to send current and future location data to a corporation in order to figure out how we’re getting from A to B. Offline-only maps apps can be frustrating to use, and sometimes suffer from performance problems, poor...

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  3. MAPCAT.com icon
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    OSM-based worldwide map API and public map portal. Multi-profile directions, mapmatching, geocoding, map tiles - with easy integration, on reasonable prices.

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    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  4. 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 (MIT)

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  5. Map3 icon
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    Map3 is a decentralised map network that is impartial, secure and extremely robust. It is free from control, free to participate, free base map. It is built to be governed by the Map3 community where individuals and organisations can host Map3 nodes.

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    • Mac
    • Linux
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  6. Lokjo icon
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    Lokjo is the first worldwide & non-profit map from European soil where you can find all local shops & places, regardless of their size or advertisement budget. We just list them all.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  7. Heexy Maps icon
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    Fast, private, and minimalist maps designed for you. Heexy Maps offers a no-tracking, privacy-first alternative for everyday navigation and exploration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  8. CMaps Analytics Location Intelligence Suite for Business Apps and Business Intelligence. CMaps Designer is a cloud-based geographic visualization and analysis designer. Without any server software or specialized skills, you can rapidly create embedded Location Intelligence...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • SAP HANA
    • Google Maps
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  9. Loopit is a streamlined travel searching, planning, and sharing platform. On Loopit, you can find all the attractions and hidden gems that people have visited during their trip and easily plan your own adventure with the built-in itinerary builder!.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Drive Aware icon
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    Speed traps and road hazard alerts. Always connected and always up to date. Small enough to mount almost anywhere. Just start your engine and Drive Aware®.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. ESCORT Live! icon
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    Share and receive real-time alerts from the ESCORT driving community. Gain increased awareness with millions of user-generated traffic avoidance exchanges along with red light, speed cam and law enforcement detection in real-time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Pre-configured VM servers: map servers, driving directions, geocoding and reverse-geocoding. Ready for integration and deployment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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