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 CoMaps, 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 18 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Google Maps are Organic Maps, GNOME Maps, Marble and VersaTiles.

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  1. CoMaps icon
     154 likes

    Community-led offline navigation offering privacy by design, ad-free experience, open-source code, transparent decision-making, donation funding, and inclusive collaboration for drivers, cyclists, hikers, and travelers. Prioritizes transparency and community ownership.

    56 CoMaps alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Apple Car Play
    • Obtainium
     
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  2. Organic Maps icon
     214 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
    • Obtainium
     
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  3. GNOME Maps icon
     25 likes

    quickly find the place you’re looking for by searching for a city or street, or locate a place to meet a friend.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
  4. Marble icon
     54 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.

    43 Marble alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
     
  5. VersaTiles icon
     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
     
  6.  GraphHopper  icon
     9 likes

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

    42 GraphHopper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. KTrip icon
     8 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Plasma Mobile
     
  8. Mapillary icon
     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
     
  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
     
  10. Ascend Maps icon
     3 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.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  11. Stadia Maps icon
     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
     
  12. OffRoad OSM icon
     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
     
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