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 Web-based, Android, Windows, Linux and Mac apps. The best JOSM alternative is StreetComplete, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like JOSM are MapComplete, iD, SCEE and MapRoulette.

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JOSM is an extensible editor for OpenStreetMap (OSM), written in Java.

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JOSM alternatives page was last updated Sep 28, 2024
  1. StreetComplete icon
     25 likes

    An Android app which finds wrong, incomplete or extendable data in the user's vicinity and provides the tools to complete these easily and directly on site without having to use another editor.

    15 StreetComplete alternatives
    StreetComplete screenshot 1
    StreetComplete screenshot 2
    +5
    StreetComplete screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Points of Interest (POI)
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Crowdsourced
    5.  OSM-based
    6.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    7.  OSM Editing
    8.  Openstreetmap integration
    StreetComplete iconJOSM Icon

    StreetComplete VS JOSM

    Is StreetComplete a good alternative to JOSM?
     
    • 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 Privacy focusedJOSM is not according to our users
  2. MapComplete icon
     5 likes

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

    15 MapComplete alternatives
    MapComplete screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Map-Editor
    2.  OSM Editing
    3.  Crowdsourced
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Points of Interest (POI)
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Nearby Search
    8.  User contributed content
    9.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    10.  Browser-based
    11.  OSM-based
    12.  Openstreetmap integration
    MapComplete iconJOSM Icon

    MapComplete VS JOSM

    Is MapComplete a good alternative to JOSM?
     
    • MapComplete is the most popular Web-based alternative to JOSM.

    • MapComplete is Free and Open SourceJOSM is also Free and Open Source
    • MapComplete is Privacy focusedJOSM is not according to our users
  3. iD icon
     10 likes

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

    12 iD alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    iD Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  OSM-based
    4.  No installation required
    5.  OSM Editing
    6.  No installation
    iD iconJOSM Icon

    iD VS JOSM

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    Comments about iD as an Alternative to JOSM
     
    Kezxo

    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.

    Positive commentSep 22, 2024
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    • iD is Free and Open SourceJOSM is also Free and Open Source
  4. SCEE icon
     1 like

    SCEE is a modified version of StreetComplete, aimed at experienced OSM users unhappy about the lack of advanced editing capabilities in normal StreetComplete.

    7 SCEE alternatives
    SCEE screenshot 1
    SCEE screenshot 2
    +5
    SCEE screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    SCEE Features

    1.  Map-Editor
    2.  OSM Editing
    3.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    4.  Openstreetmap integration
    SCEE iconJOSM Icon

    SCEE VS JOSM

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  5. MapRoulette icon
     2 likes

    MapRoulette, the micro-tasking tool for OpenStreetMap.

    12 MapRoulette alternatives
    MapRoulette screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    MapRoulette Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    MapRoulette iconJOSM Icon

    MapRoulette VS JOSM

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  6. Vespucci icon
     5 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.

    14 Vespucci alternatives
    Vespucci screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Vespucci Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Map-Editor
    3.  Geotagging
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Geotagged Photos
    7.  Record Tracks
    8.  OSM-based
    9.  OSM Editing
    Vespucci iconJOSM Icon

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  7. RapiD icon
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    RapiD is a modified version of the popular OSM editing tool, iD editor, developed by Facebook as a way to add and edit map features generated by AI predictions. RapiD was initially designed as a tool to add roads, and has subsequently been used to add buildings as well.

    12 RapiD alternatives
    RapiD screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    RapiD Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  OSM-based
    3.  OSM Editing
    4.  Map-Editor
    5.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    RapiD iconJOSM Icon

    RapiD VS JOSM

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  8. Potlatch icon
     1 like

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

    11 Potlatch alternatives
    Potlatch screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Potlatch Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    Potlatch iconJOSM Icon

    Potlatch VS JOSM

    Is Potlatch a good alternative to JOSM?
     
    • Potlatch is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to JOSM.

    • Potlatch is Free and Open SourceJOSM is also Free and Open Source
  9. Osmosis icon
     1 like

    Osmosis is a command line Java application for processing OpenStreetMap data.

    8 Osmosis alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Osmosis Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    Osmosis iconJOSM Icon

    Osmosis VS JOSM

    Is Osmosis a good alternative to JOSM?
     
    • Osmosis is the most popular Linux alternative to JOSM.

    • Osmosis is Free and Open SourceJOSM is also Free and Open Source
  10. Merkaartor icon
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    Merkaartor is an OpenStreetMap editor for Unix, Windows and Mac OSX (prerelease, Intel only), distributed under the GNU General Public License.

    10 Merkaartor alternatives
    Merkaartor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Merkaartor Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    Merkaartor iconJOSM Icon

    Merkaartor VS JOSM

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  11.  Like this app

    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!.

    12 Osm Contributor alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Osm Contributor Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Map-Editor
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    Osm Contributor VS JOSM

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  12. Osmapy icon
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    Osmapy is an OpenStreetMap editor programmed in Python. Python is modern, has a huge user base and is battery-included. This allows everyone to contribute to this project. Osmapy uses the widespread, powerful and freshly-looking Qt-framework.

    11 Osmapy alternatives
    Osmapy screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Osmapy Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    Osmapy iconJOSM Icon

    Osmapy VS JOSM

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