Privacy focused Waze Alternatives

The best alternative to Waze is CoMaps, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Waze and 12 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Waze are Organic Maps, OsmAnd, HERE WeGo and GMaps WV.

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  1. CoMaps icon

    CoMaps

     137 likes

    Community-led offline navigation offering privacy by design, ad-free experience, open-source code, transparent decision-making, donation funding, and inclusive collaboration for drivers, cyclists, hikers, and travelers. Prioritizes transparency and community ownership.

    55 CoMaps alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid
    • Apple Car Play
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux
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    CoMaps vs Waze Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Excellent developer community and community participation. The codebase originated with Organic Maps and Maps.me before that, and was forked because people didn’t like where those projects were going.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • CoMaps is Free and Open SourceWaze is Free and Proprietary
    • CoMaps is Privacy focusedWaze is not according to our users
  2. Organic Maps icon

    Organic Maps

     204 likes

    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.

    50 Organic Maps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • OpenStreetMap
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    Organic Maps vs Waze Comments
    Paul
    Positive
    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
    1

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

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

    OsmAnd

     305 likes

    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.

    102 OsmAnd alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid
    • Apple Car Play
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    OsmAnd vs Waze Comments
    Alex
    Positive
    2

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

    Paul
    Negative
    0

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

    Guest
    Negative
    7

    Missing the community features of Waze

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • 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

    HERE WeGo

     137 likes

    Navigation app with turn-by-turn voice guidance, offline maps for 100+ countries, real-time traffic and transit data, cost estimates, and route planning for car, bike, taxi, or public transport. Includes discovery, favorites sync, and car-sharing integration.

    99 HERE WeGo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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  6. GMaps WV icon

    GMaps WV

     12 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.

    141 GMaps WV alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. TomTom AmiGO icon

    TomTom AmiGO

     Like

    This is your fastest way around live traffic, speed cameras, and road hazards and right to wherever you are going. Boost your day-to-day navigation with your intelligent driving companion.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  9. Journey Navigation icon

    Journey Navigation

     2 likes

    Ad-free and privacy-first navigation app delivering real-time traffic and hazard alerts, advanced route planning, recurring destination support, departure reminders, route saving, guidance for daily commutes, optimized departure times, and seamless in-app navigation.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Ad-Free navigation
     
  10. Arrow: Offline GPS Navigator icon

    Arrow: Offline GPS Navigator

     2 likes

    Arrow is a lightweight navigation app designed for travellers who want to explore without distractions. Instead of a map, you get a clean arrow that always points you in the right direction - no zooming, dragging, or rerouting needed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. OpenMapEditor icon

    OpenMapEditor

     1 like

    Free online editor for GPX, KML & Strava routes. Create, view, and edit tracks. Features routing & elevation profiles. Privacy-first, no signup.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. BenMaps icon

    BenMaps

     1 like

    Maps based on Mapbox.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    BenMaps screenshot 1
     
  13. Alpi Maps icon

    Alpi Maps

     Like

    Offline mapping for hiking on iOS and Android offers customizable map styles, overlays, HD detail toggles, location tracking, advanced GPS settings for battery savings, detailed search, marker creation, and access to weather, itineraries, and all data offline.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  14. Ikdao Map icon

    Ikdao Map

     Like

    A Simple, Secure, Serving Map App alternative to many popular map services https://map.ikdao.org. Hold Whole worl in your pocket and Explore with a touch. Over 150,000 Cities, 10k States/ Provinces, Over 200 Sovereignties/Nations/Countries, over 1500 Rivers, over 900 Reserved...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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