Waze AlternativesTop GPS Navigation & Map Services like Waze

Waze is described as 'Social GPS navigation app that allows drivers to build and use live maps & real-time traffic updates to improve their daily commute' and is a very popular GPS Navigation service in the travel & location category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Waze for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Android Tablet, iPad and Web-based apps. The best Waze alternative is Organic Maps, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Waze are OsmAnd, Google Maps, HERE WeGo and Magic Earth.

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  1. Organic Maps icon
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    Organic Maps

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    Organic Maps is a privacy-focused and community-developed GPS navigation app for drivers, hikers, and cyclists.

    91 Organic Maps alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenStreetMap

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    3.  GPS Navigation
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Offline search
    7.  Cycling
    8.  Bookmarks
    9.  Offline routing
    10.  Dark Mode
    11. OpenStreetMap icon  Openstreetmap integration
    12.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
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    Organic Maps VS Waze

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    Paul

    Free, open source, privacy-focused and ad-free alternative to Waze and Google Maps. I use it while driving my car, but also when I'm walking or biking, and it's really good. The app is lightweight, very easy to use, and the interface is nice.

    Positive comment •Feb 8, 2023
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    Hermann

    there are no live traffic related features at present in the app.

    Comment •Jul 7, 2022
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    • Organic Maps is the most popular Android, iPhone, Linux & iPad alternative to Waze.

    • Organic Maps is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Waze.

    • Organic Maps is Free and Open SourceWaze is Free and Proprietary
    • Organic Maps is Privacy focusedWaze is not according to our users
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    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.

    177 Google Maps alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • KaiOS
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    Top Google Maps Features

    1.  GPS Navigation
    2.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    3.  Route Planning
    4.  Public Transportation
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Apps with Offline Map
    7.  Cycling
    8.  Reviews and Recommendations
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Text to Speech
    11.  Hiking Maps
    12.  Voice Navigation
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    Google Maps VS Waze

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    Guest

    Google Maps is missing the ability to report incidents, and the ability to show/report police locations.

    Negative comment •Nov 6, 2016
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    Guest

    Google maps does not have the 'community' features of Waze - Adding blocked roads, problems with traffic speed, police locations, etc.

    Negative comment •May 31, 2017
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    • Some users think Google Maps is a great Waze alternative, some don't.

    • Google Maps is the most popular Web-based alternative to Waze.

    • Google Maps is Freemium and ProprietaryWaze is Free and Proprietary
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    OsmAnd

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    OsmAnd is a map and navigation application with access to the free, worldwide, and high-quality OpenStreetMap data.

    109 OsmAnd alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • OpenStreetMap
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    3.  GPS Navigation
    4.  Apps with Offline Map
    5.  Points of Interest (POI)
    6.  GPS Location Tracking
    7.  OSM-based
    8. Wikipedia icon  Wikipedia integration
    9.  Cycling
    10.  Route optimization
    11.  OSM Editing
    12.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    OsmAnd iconWaze Icon

    OsmAnd VS Waze

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    Alex

    It’s an Open Source alternative and offers offline navigation, too.

    Positive comment •Nov 11, 2020
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    Paul

    Good open source app based on OpenStreetMap, but I prefer Organic Maps, which I find more lightweight and easier to use.

    Negative comment •Feb 8, 2023
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    Guest

    Missing the community features of Waze

    Negative comment •Mar 7, 2019
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    • Most users think OsmAnd is a great Waze alternative.

    • OsmAnd is Freemium and Open SourceWaze is Free and Proprietary
    • OsmAnd is Customizable and Privacy focusedWaze is not according to our users
  5. HERE WeGo icon
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    HERE WeGo

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    Explore the world in glorious 3D with HERE Maps. Discover new places, collect your favourite places, plan the perfect journey, and sync it all with your mobile phones.

    96 HERE WeGo alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store

    Top HERE WeGo Features

    1.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Points of Interest (POI)
    5.  Cycling
    6.  Public Transportation
    7.  Route Planning
    8.  Real-time traffic
    9.  Apps with Offline Map
    10.  Transit Routes
    11.  3D Buildings
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    HERE WeGo VS Waze

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  6. Magic Earth icon
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    Magic Earth

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    Find the best route to your destination even without an internet connection. Magic Earth uses OpenStreetMap data and a powerful search engine to offer you the optimal routes for driving, biking, hiking and public transportation.

    34 Magic Earth alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    3.  Online navigation with OSM data
    4.  GPS Navigation
    5.  Advanced Driver Assistance
    6. Wikipedia icon  Wikipedia integration
    7.  Apps with Offline Map
    8.  Carplay Integration
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Voice Navigation
    11.  Points of Interest (POI)
    12.  Dark Mode
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    Magic Earth VS Waze

    Is Magic Earth a good alternative to Waze?
     
    Comments about Magic Earth as an Alternative to Waze
     
    Paul

    Really good map and navigation app based on OpenStreetMap, but I prefer Organic Maps.

    Positive comment •Feb 8, 2023
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    Hermann

    it has live traffic and the possibility to report road blocks and other live traffic related occurrences.

    Positive comment •Jul 7, 2022
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    • Almost everyone thinks Magic Earth is a great Waze alternative.

    • Magic Earth is Free and ProprietaryWaze is also Free and Proprietary
    • Magic Earth is Privacy focusedWaze is not according to our users
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    MAPS.ME

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    MAPS.ME offers the quickest offline maps of all the countries of the world. Travel with full confidence: wherever you are, MAPS.ME addresses all your offline mapping needs.

    75 MAPS.ME alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • OpenStreetMap
    • Kindle Fire

    Top MAPS.ME Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Public Transportation
    3.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    4.  Route Planning
    5.  Points of Interest (POI)
    6.  Apps with Offline Map
    7.  GNU/linux-libre
    8.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    9.  GPS Location Tracking
    10.  OSM-based
    11.  Subway maps
    12.  User generated
    MAPS.ME iconWaze Icon

    MAPS.ME VS Waze

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    Comments about MAPS.ME as an Alternative to Waze
     
    Guest

    the very basis = OpenSourceMaps with lots of interesting POI's

    Positive comment •Sep 20, 2018
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    • Most users think MAPS.ME is a great Waze alternative.

    • MAPS.ME is Freemium and ProprietaryWaze is Free and Proprietary
  9. Apple Maps icon
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    Apple Maps

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    Apple Maps is the best way to navigate and explore the world - all with your privacy protected.

    135 Apple Maps alternatives
    Apple Maps screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Online
    Apple Maps screenshot 1
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    Apple Maps screenshot 3

    Top Apple Maps Features

    1.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    2.  Points of Interest (POI)
    3. Siri icon  Siri Integration
    4.  Carplay Integration
    5.  Community-based
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Nearby Search
    8.  Cycling
    9.  Voice Navigation
    10.  Real-time traffic
    11. iCloud icon  ICloud Integration
    Apple Maps iconWaze Icon

    Apple Maps VS Waze

    Is Apple Maps a good alternative to Waze?
     

    • Most users think Apple Maps is a great Waze alternative.

    • Apple Maps is the most popular Mac alternative to Waze.

    • Apple Maps is Free and ProprietaryWaze is also Free and Proprietary
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    2GIS

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    2GIS provides 3D-maps of 180+ cities, contacts of 1.5 million companies, car routing and public transport routes and and more! 2GIS is a complete and up-to-date directory of organizations with detailed cities’ maps.

    56 2GIS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear

    2GIS Features

    1.  Apps with Offline Map
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  11. osmin icon
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    osmin

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    GPS Navigator On-Road/Off-Road for Android and Linux devices.

    58 osmin alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    osmin Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Points of Interest (POI)
    3.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    4.  Apps with Offline Map
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    Street GL

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    Streets GL is a real-time 3D map renderer built for visualizing OpenStreetMap data with a heavy focus on eye-candy features.

    54 Street GL alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Street GL Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  WebGL
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    Street GL iconWaze Icon

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    • Street GL is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Waze.

    • Street GL is Free and Open SourceWaze is Free and Proprietary
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