Waze Alternatives for Mac

Waze is not available for Mac but there are some alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is Apple Maps, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Waze and five of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Waze are Mappa Mini, Chop Commute, Journey Navigation and Guru Maps.

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  1. 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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    • 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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    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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  4. Chop Commute icon

    Chop Commute

     3 likes

    Take the guess work out of your daily commute by seeing real-time traffic and drive times specific to your route right on your Mac menu bar (system status tray).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Chop Commute as an Alternative to Waze
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    Chop Commute is an alternative for only one feature within Waze (real-time traffic). Doesn't even compare to the entire Waze product, or even the core functionality of Waze, which is giving you driving directions.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Chop Commute is Free and ProprietaryWaze is also Free and Proprietary
  5. 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
    Save your places and routes for easy navigation
    Get alerts on traffic conditions
     
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    Guru Maps

     1 like

    Offline maps with monthly updates, detailed OpenStreetMap data, turn-by-turn and voice navigation in nine languages, GPS track recording even in background, multilingual instant search, millions of POI, support for driving, cycling, walking, and customizable trip routes.

    52 Guru Maps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
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