Google Maps Alternatives for Linux

Google Maps is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Organic Maps, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Maps and 17 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Google Maps are GNOME Maps, Marble, VersaTiles and GraphHopper .

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  1. Organic Maps icon

    Organic Maps

     197 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
    Organic Maps screenshot 1
     
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    Comments about Organic Maps as an Alternative to Google Maps
    Top Positive Comment
    zokris
    3

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

    Top Negative Comment
    Qwerut
    4

    No longer fully FOSS! Also many if not most active contributers left due to transparency issues!

    Juri
    Negative
    0

    has transparency issues, a lot of contributors left because of it. https://alternativeto.net/software/comaps/about/ is a fork of OrganicMaps, developed by the community

    3 of 10 comments
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    • Organic Maps is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Organic Maps is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  2. GNOME Maps icon

    GNOME Maps

     23 likes

    Maps gives you quick access to maps all across the world. We use the collaborative OpenStreetMap database, enabling our users to make smaller changes to places and points-of-interests.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Public transit
     
  4. Marble icon

    Marble

     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.

    42 Marble alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
    Marble screenshot 1
     
  5. VersaTiles icon

    VersaTiles

     3 likes

    VersaTiles is a fully open-source stack for generating, distributing, and using map tiles from OpenStreetMap data, eliminating the need for combining multiple tools. Featuring a four-step, customizable process chain, it allows flexible integration of different tile sources, servers, and frontends.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
    VersaTiles screenshot 1
     
  6. 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/
     
  7. Mapillary icon

    Mapillary

     15 likes

    Collaborative mapping platform generates street-level imagery from user-contributed photos, applying computer vision for privacy, urban planning, mapping, transport, and geospatial enrichment. Integrates with mapping tools and covers over 190 countries globally.

    19 Mapillary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Mapillary screenshot 1
     
  9. KTrip icon

    KTrip

     7 likes

    Public transport navigator that finds journeys between specified locations, and shows departures and real-time delay information.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Plasma Mobile
    KTrip screenshot 1
     
  10. TravelTime API icon

    TravelTime API

     2 likes

    Search, filter and map locations by travel time rather than distance with this API. When added to a location search engine it can search and display results by time and create travel time maps for users. In-depth data analysis also available.

    23 TravelTime API alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    Mapping travel time areas in London
     
  11. 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
     
  12. Ascend Maps icon

    Ascend Maps

     2 likes

    Ascend Maps is an open-source and privacy-friendly application for maps and GPS featuring 3D terrain, offline search, track recording and editing, advanced overlays such as slope angle shading and aspect shading, and more.

    23 Ascend Maps alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Ascend Maps screenshot 1
     
  13. OffRoad OSM icon

    OffRoad OSM

     3 likes

    Offline desktop map viewer featuring vector OpenStreetMap data, navigation, GPX track import/export, elevation and contour display, customizable map layers, waypoint tools, and efficient handling of large files for outdoor, hiking, or off-road planning and navigation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    OffRoad OSM screenshot 1
     
  14. Mapilio icon

    Mapilio

     1 like

    Access street-level imagery and map data from all over the world. Fill in the gaps by requesting new coverage or capturing your own!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Python
    Mapilio screenshot 1
     
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