Old Maps Online AlternativesMap Services and other similar apps like Old Maps Online

Old Maps Online is described as 'Easy-to-use global search engine for digitized historical maps, featuring interactive geographic and date-based search, linking directly to original map images from libraries and archives' and is a Map service in the travel & location category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Old Maps Online, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad and Mac apps. The best Old Maps Online alternative is Google Earth. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Google Earth or Google Maps. Other great sites and apps similar to Old Maps Online are Apple Maps, Mappa Mini, OpenHistoricalMap and Earth View from Google Earth.

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  1. Google Earth icon

    Google Earth

     1046 likes

    Explore Earth from space to sea with detailed satellite imagery, 3D buildings, and ad-free service. Save toured places, share them, and explore offline all points of interest around the globe.

    53 Google Earth alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
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    • Google Earth is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Old Maps Online.

    • Google Earth is the most popular free alternative to Old Maps Online.

    • Google Earth is Free Personal and ProprietaryOld Maps Online is Free and Proprietary
  2. Google Maps icon

    Google Maps

     1194 likes

    Explore the world with Google Maps using real-time traffic data, turn-by-turn navigation, panoramic street views, and comprehensive route planning for cycling, hiking, and public transport across various platforms, available offline with voice-guided alerts.

    176 Google Maps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • KaiOS
    • Apple Car Play
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  4. GMaps WV icon

    GMaps WV

     11 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     

    • GMaps WV is the most popular Open Source alternative to Old Maps Online.

    • GMaps WV is Free and Open SourceOld Maps Online is Free and Proprietary
    • GMaps WV is Privacy focusedOld Maps Online is not according to our users
  5. Apple Maps icon

    Apple Maps

     46 likes

    Navigate with voice-guidance and real-time transit data. Enjoy detailed traffic updates, 3D city exploration with Look Around and Flyover, and access indoor maps of public places, syncing across devices, and using CarPlay. Rated places with guides support seamless city exploration.

    133 Apple Maps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
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  6. Mappa Mini icon

    Mappa Mini

     1 like

    Quickly search for locations directly from your Mac’s menu bar and open them in Apple Maps, Google Maps, or OpenStreetMap.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. OpenHistoricalMap icon

    OpenHistoricalMap

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    Open Historical Map (OHM) is a site that uses the OpenStreetMap (OSM) software stack as a foundation for building an open source, user-editable historical map. This project's goal is to create the world's most universal, detailed, and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. TransforMap icon

    TransforMap

     12 likes

    TransforMap works towards an online platform for you to visualize the myriads of alternatives to the dominant economic thinking on a single mapping system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Universal Maps Downloader icon

    Universal Maps Downloader

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    Universal Maps Downloader is a tool that help you to get small tile images from online maps:

    95 Universal Maps Downloader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     

    • Universal Maps Downloader is the most popular commercial alternative to Old Maps Online.

    • Universal Maps Downloader is Paid and ProprietaryOld Maps Online is Free and Proprietary
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    maps.earth

     2 likes

    The Headway Project was born out of a frustration with the need to send current and future location data to a corporation in order to figure out how we’re getting from A to B. Offline-only maps apps can be frustrating to use, and sometimes suffer from performance problems, poor...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • maps.earth is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Old Maps Online.

    • maps.earth is Free and Open SourceOld Maps Online is Free and Proprietary
    • maps.earth is Privacy focusedOld Maps Online is not according to our users
  13. Planet Labs icon

    Planet Labs

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    Explore developer resources and start building your own applications using Planet's data and tools. Transform daily satellite imagery into intelligent analytic feeds to index objects and change.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  14. Live Street View MAp Explorer icon

    Live Street View MAp Explorer

     1 like

    Street View – World Explorer transforms your iPhone into a window to the planet. Move from a map to real street-level imagery with a single tap, and experience places as if you’re standing right there. No complicated tools, no clutter—just pure exploration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Discover any place instantly with live street view and smooth 3D map experience. Explore cities, streets, and landmarks in real time with easy navigation controls.
    Drop pins on any location with a single tap and save places with name, date, and notes. Perfect for remembering favorite spots, travel plans, and important locations.
    Access all your saved places, favorites, and measurements in one organized history. Quickly manage, revisit, or edit your stored locations anytime.
     
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