Transit AlternativesGPS Navigation & Map Services like Transit

Transit is described as 'Access real-time transit predictions and A-to-B trip planning in over 100 cities. Locate nearby transport options like bike shares and ride services' and is a GPS Navigation service in the travel & location category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Transit for a variety of platforms, including Android, Web-based, iPhone, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Transit alternative is Google Maps, which is free. Other great apps like Transit are GMaps WV, Apple Maps, Citymapper and Moovit.

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  1. Google Maps icon

    Google Maps

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    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.

    174 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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    Google Map lacks most of the train lines and other public transports modes.

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    • Google Maps is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Transit.

    • Google Maps is the most popular free alternative to Transit.

    • Google Maps is Freemium and ProprietaryTransit is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    GMaps WV

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    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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     

    • GMaps WV is the most popular Open Source alternative to Transit.

    • GMaps WV is Free and Open SourceTransit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • GMaps WV is Privacy focusedTransit is not according to our users
  4. Apple Maps icon

    Apple Maps

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    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.

    132 Apple Maps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
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    • Apple Maps is the most popular Mac alternative to Transit.

    • Apple Maps is Free and ProprietaryTransit is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Citymapper icon

    Citymapper

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    Real-time departures. Transit maps. Line status and real-time disruption alerts. Uber integration. Bike routing and live bike share info. Constant updates. Everything you need -- and may not even realize you need -- to manage your life in the city.

    53 Citymapper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Messages
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  6. Moovit icon

    Moovit

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    Join our community of 30 million riders helping improve transit routes in cities worldwide.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Kagi Maps

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    Kagi Maps is a powerful tool that simplifies the process of finding businesses, points of interest, and addresses. With Kagi Maps, you can easily search for locations, get driving or walking directions, and discover interesting stops along your route.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Mappa Mini

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    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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  10. KTrip icon

    KTrip

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Plasma Mobile
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    • KTrip is the most popular Linux alternative to Transit.

    • KTrip is Free and Open SourceTransit is Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Petal Maps icon

    Petal Maps

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    Offers interactive 2D/3D map browsing, live traffic updates, detailed keyword and category-based search, instant route rerouting, nearby place recommendations, and event displays in more than 160 countries and regions for comprehensive map navigation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    maps.earth

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    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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • maps.earth is Free and Open SourceTransit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • maps.earth is Privacy focusedTransit is not according to our users
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    TripGo

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    TripGo is an award winning city trip planner app that helps you travel smarter.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. Scout by Telenav icon

    Scout by Telenav

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    Offers turn-by-turn GPS voice navigation, live traffic updates, customizable routing, group chat, real-time location and ETA sharing, commute alerts, meet-up planning, pit stop features, access to local amenities, hands-free operation, and privacy controls for location sharing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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