Privacy focused Google Maps Alternatives

The best alternative to Google Maps is OpenStreetMap, 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 many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Google Maps are OsmAnd, CoMaps, Organic Maps and HERE WeGo.

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  1. OpenStreetMap icon

    OpenStreetMap

     598 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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 a Map Google Maps is a GPS Navigation Service
    • OpenStreetMap is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  2. OsmAnd icon

    OsmAnd

     327 likes

    Navigation app offering offline and online OSM-based maps, turn-by-turn voice direction, driving, cycling, and walking modes, POI search, GPX track management, map overlays, monthly map updates by country or region, speed and safety features, and location sharing.

    109 OsmAnd alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid
    • Apple Car Play
    • Online
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Kindle Fire
    • Chrome OS
    • Mac
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    OsmAnd vs Google Maps Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Third Opinion
    5

    very powerful options, many maps, tons of addons

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    OsmAnd is like a Swiss army knife of navigation apps. It is amazing not only for driving, but hiking, cycling, horseback riding, boating... you name it! It is more difficult to set up than most other apps, but its versatility is incredible. It can connect to the car through ODB, show weather overlays, and many many things one doesn't even associate with a navigation app.

    xaver-mue
    Positive
    0

    Other than OpenStreetMap there is a phone app that lets you do routes. OsmAnd also supports CarPlay

    3 of 13 comments
    • OsmAnd is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OsmAnd is Customizable and Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  4. CoMaps icon

    CoMaps

     178 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.

    60 CoMaps alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Obtainium
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Apple Car Play
    CoMaps screenshot 1
     
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    CoMaps vs Google Maps Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    1

    Offline, privacy-respecting, light and fast. Has so many importamt points of interest other than just businesses, such as drinkable water, toilets, benches, trash can, EV chargers, tyre compressors, etc. The app is great when hiking, cycling, or driving.

    Juri
    Positive
    0

    Open Source, transparent and developed by the community. I am using it since its first Release a few months ago and I love it. The only Feature that is missing for me is PT

    giopear
    Positive
    1

    Useful app and nice to use every time I need it, open and free most importantly and based on OSM data

    3 of 5 comments
    • CoMaps is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • CoMaps is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  5. Organic Maps icon

    Organic Maps

     225 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.

    55 Organic Maps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Obtainium
    • OpenStreetMap
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    Organic Maps vs Google Maps Comments
    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
    8

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

    Juri
    Negative
    2

    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
    • Organic Maps is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Organic Maps is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  7. HERE WeGo icon

    HERE WeGo

     141 likes

    Navigation app with turn-by-turn voice guidance, offline maps for 100+ countries, real-time traffic and transit data, cost estimates, and route planning for car, bike, taxi, or public transport. Includes discovery, favorites sync, and car-sharing integration.

    105 HERE WeGo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    HERE WeGo vs Google Maps Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    mayankchoudhary
    3

    The option to have offline maps that don't expire is a plus.

    Top Negative Comment
    CuriousBean
    1

    I'm searching for a replacement to Google Maps. I mostly use it for live-time public transportation routes and schedules. Unfortunately, HERE WeGo couldn't even get close to a reliably accurate account of the regular schedules in the Canadian city I live, let alone in live-time.

    Bernardo Kariodimedjo
    Positive
    0

    It feels familiar to Google Maps but simplified! It seems to be trustworthy and private.

    3 of 5 comments
    • HERE WeGo is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • HERE WeGo is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  8. Magic Earth icon

    Magic Earth

     60 likes

    Navigation app featuring offline maps for 233 regions, OpenStreetMap data, multi-mode routes for driving, biking, hiking, public transit, real-time traffic info, detailed route and transit data, privacy focus, 2D/3D/Satellite views, and speed alerts.

    48 Magic Earth alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    Magic Earth screenshot 1
     
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    Magic Earth vs Google Maps Comments
    Pepexl
    Positive
    2

    The routing service is comparable to Google Maps. It is a perfect companion as a navigation tool in the car.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Can be used offline forever without any limitations or restrictions.

    adri c
    Positive
    0

    Privacy-focused, offline operation, real-time traffic info, crowdsourced alerts, and just looks nice. Plus cool features like dash cam and collision detection.

    • Magic Earth is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Maps is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Magic Earth is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  9. Cartes icon

    Cartes

     35 likes

    Open-source web maps platform offering interactive maps with search, street photos, and multi-modal route planning for walking, cycling, buses, train, car-sharing, and eco-friendly travel. Privacy-focused, ad-free, hosted in France, expanding across Europe.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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).

    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 Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cartes is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  10. Dawarich icon

    Dawarich

     25 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.

    54 Dawarich alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

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

    GNOME Maps

     27 likes

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

    37 GNOME Maps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    GNOME Maps screenshot 1
     
  12. Leaflet icon

    Leaflet

     59 likes

    Leaflet is a modern open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps. It is developed by Vladimir Agafonkin with a team of dedicated contributors. Weighing just about 28 KB of JS code, it has all the features most developers ever need for online maps.

    55 Leaflet alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    Leaflet with clustering
     
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    Leaflet vs Google Maps Comments
    atkitt7
    Positive
    0

    FOSS, no upsell vender lock-on breaking maps you've put on your website

    • Leaflet is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Leaflet is a Map Google Maps is a GPS Navigation Service
    • Leaflet is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  13. OpenFreeMap icon

    OpenFreeMap

     16 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
    "Liberty" default map style
     
  14. GMaps WV icon

    GMaps WV

     14 likes

    Privacy-focused WebView tool for accessing the Google Maps web interface, enforcing HTTPS, blocking trackers, clearing private data on close, supporting toggleable location access, offering step-by-step directions but no real-time navigation, and not clearing cache automatically.

    144 GMaps WV alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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