JOSM AlternativesMap Services and other similar apps like JOSM

JOSM is described as 'Extensible editor for OpenStreetMap (OSM), written in Java' and is a Map service in the travel & location category. There are more than 10 alternatives to JOSM for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, iPad, iPhone and Windows apps. The best JOSM alternative is StreetComplete, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like JOSM are Vespucci, iD, Every Door and SCEE.

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  1. StreetComplete icon
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    Help to improve the OpenStreetMap with StreetComplete by completing quests which consists of simple questions about the world around you.

    18 StreetComplete alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • OpenStreetMap
    • F-Droid
     
    • StreetComplete is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to JOSM.

    • StreetComplete is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to JOSM.

    • StreetComplete is Free and Open SourceJOSM is also Free and Open Source
    • StreetComplete is LightweightJOSM is not according to our users
  2. Vespucci icon
     9 likes

    Vespucci is the first OpenStreetMap editor for Android. That means: It is a light-weight, easy-to-use mapping tool on mobile Android devices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. iD icon
     12 likes

    iD is an OpenStreetMap editor programmed in JavaScript with the aims to be simple and friendly.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Comments about iD as an Alternative to JOSM
    Kezxo
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    If josm is to complicated and you're on a desktop computer then iD is the way to go. No installation and easier to get into, it lacks some features but it has a few more options for templates that can be tricky to find on josm.

    JOSM Icon
    iD icon
    • iD is the most popular Web-based alternative to JOSM.

    • iD is Free and Open SourceJOSM is also Free and Open Source
  4. Every Door icon
     6 likes

    Every Door enhances OpenStreetMap by allowing users to add shops, amenities, and fine details like benches through mobile. Supports offline use and pre-loadable tiles for seamless editing without internet, while checking shop existence and editing building specifics.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
     
    • Every Door is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to JOSM.

    • Every Door is Free and Open SourceJOSM is also Free and Open Source
  5. SCEE icon
     5 likes

    SCEE enhances StreetComplete with advanced editing for experienced OSM users. Features are less tested, may have bugs, and differ vastly. Supports jawg maps, Esri imagery. Users must heed warnings.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  6. MapComplete icon
     7 likes

    MapComplete is an OpenStreetMap-viewer and editor, which shows you information about features of a specific theme and allows to update it.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. Rapid icon
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    RapiD is a modified version of the popular OpenStreetMap editing tool, iD , developed by Facebook as a way to add and edit map features generated by AI predictions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (ISC)

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. OpenStop icon
     2 likes

    App for collecting OpenStreetMap-compliant accessibility data in public transport and elsewhere.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
     
  9. Go Map!! icon
     2 likes

    Go Map!! is an iPhone/iPad editor for adding cartographic information to OpenStreetMap.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. Merkaartor is an OpenStreetMap editor for Unix, Windows and Mac OSX (prerelease, Intel only), distributed under the GNU General Public License.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Merkaartor is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to JOSM.

    • Merkaartor is Free and Open SourceJOSM is also Free and Open Source
  11. Potlatch icon
     1 like

    Potlatch is the classic OpenStreetMap editor, combining an efficient user interface with attractive presentation and a number of powerful features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  12. The Openstreetmap Contributor app allows anyone to contribute to OSM. It enables those-who-know to easily manage a group of newbies as the contribution process is intuitive and easy. Bring your MapParties to a whole new level!.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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