Waze AlternativesOnly apps categorised as GPS Navigation Services

The best GPS Navigation alternative to Waze is Organic Maps, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Waze and many of them are GPS Navigation Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting GPS Navigation Service alternatives to Waze are OsmAnd, Google Maps, CoMaps and Magic Earth.

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Waze alternatives page was last updated May 13, 2025
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  1. Organic Maps icon

    Organic Maps

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    Experience a privacy-oriented GPS solution with Organic Maps, featuring turn-by-turn navigation, offline maps, and a commitment to community development. Enjoy zero data collection, no location tracking, and comprehensive OpenStreetMap data for diverse travel modes.

    41 Organic Maps alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • OpenStreetMap
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    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.  Offline routing
    8.  Cycling
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Bookmarks
    11. OpenStreetMap icon  Openstreetmap integration
    12.  Turn-by-turn Navigation

    Organic Maps VS Waze

     
    Comments about Organic Maps as an Alternative to Waze
    Paul
    Positive Feb 8, 2023
    1

    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.

    Hermann
    Jul 7, 2022
    1

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

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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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    OsmAnd

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    Navigation app offering offline and online OSM-based maps, turn-by-turn voice direction, driving, cycling, and walking modes, POI search, GPX track management, map overlays, monthly map updates by country or region, speed and safety features, and location sharing.

    97 OsmAnd alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    OsmAnd VS Waze

     
    Comments about OsmAnd as an Alternative to Waze
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    Alex
    Positive Nov 11, 2020
    2

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

    Paul
    Negative Feb 8, 2023
    0

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

    Guest
    Negative Mar 7, 2019
    7

    Missing the community features of Waze

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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
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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.

    163 Google Maps alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • KaiOS
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    Google Maps screenshot 1

    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.  Dark Mode
    9.  Text to Speech
    10.  Voice Navigation
    11.  Points of Interest (POI)
    12.  Hiking Maps

    Google Maps VS Waze

     
    Comments about Google Maps as an Alternative to Waze
    Guest
    Negative Nov 6, 2016
    8

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

    Guest
    Negative May 31, 2017
    8

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

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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
  5. CoMaps icon

    CoMaps

     35 likes
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    A community-led fork of Organic Maps. Reinforced with commitment to transparency, privacy and being not-for-profit.

    49 CoMaps alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid
    • Apple Car Play
    CoMaps screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  GPS Navigation
    2.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Points of Interest (POI)
    9.  Route Planning
    10.  Crowdsourced
    11.  Hiking Maps
    12. OpenStreetMap icon  Openstreetmap integration

    CoMaps VS Waze

     

    • CoMaps is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Waze.

    • CoMaps is Free and Open SourceWaze is Free and Proprietary
    • CoMaps is Privacy focusedWaze is not according to our users
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    Magic Earth

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    Navigation app featuring offline maps for 233 regions, OpenStreetMap data, multi-mode routes for driving, biking, hiking, public transit, real-time traffic info, detailed route and transit data, privacy focus, 2D/3D/Satellite views, and speed alerts.

    39 Magic Earth alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    Magic Earth screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    Magic Earth VS Waze

     
    Comments about Magic Earth as an Alternative to Waze
    Hermann
    Positive Jul 7, 2022
    1

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

    Paul
    Positive Feb 8, 2023
    0

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

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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
  7. HERE WeGo icon

    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.

    92 HERE WeGo alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    HERE WeGo screenshot 1
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    Top HERE WeGo Features

    1.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    2.  Real-time traffic
    3.  Points of Interest (POI)
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Route Planning
    7.  Public Transportation
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Cycling
    10.  Transit Routes
    11.  Apps with Offline Map
    12.  Android Auto integration

    HERE WeGo VS Waze

     
  9. 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.

    128 Apple Maps alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
    Apple Maps screenshot 1

    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 VS Waze

     
  10. MAPS.ME icon

    MAPS.ME

     110 likes
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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.

    71 MAPS.ME alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • OpenStreetMap
    • Kindle Fire
    MAPS.ME screenshot 1
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    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.  Subway maps
    11.  User generated
    12.  Real time GPS tracking

    MAPS.ME VS Waze

     
    Comments about MAPS.ME as an Alternative to Waze
    Guest
    Positive Sep 20, 2018
    -1

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

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    • Most users think MAPS.ME is a great Waze alternative.

    • MAPS.ME is Freemium and ProprietaryWaze is Free and Proprietary
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    2GIS

     72 likes
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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.

    54 2GIS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    2GIS screenshot 1
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    2GIS Features

    1.  Apps with Offline Map

    2GIS VS Waze

     
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    Mapy.com

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    You can take your device anywhere in the world with you. Thanks to the tourist map you know about every trail and bike trail and you won’t miss a single castle, outlook or other attraction. In My maps you can save your places and routes to files.

    40 Mapy.com alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    Mapy.com screenshot 1

    Top Mapy.com Features

    1.  Route Planning
    2.  GPS Navigation
    3.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    4.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    5.  Real time GPS tracking
    6.  Hiking Maps
    7.  Points of Interest (POI)
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Voice Navigation
    10.  Real-time traffic
    11.  Apps with Offline Map
    12.  Android Auto integration

    Mapy.com VS Waze

     
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