Windows Maps AlternativesGPS Navigation & Map Services like Windows Maps

Windows Maps is described as 'Maps is your guide to everywhere. Find your way with voice navigation and turn-by-turn driving, transit, and walking directions. Search for places to get directions, business info, and reviews. Download maps to use when you’re offline' and is a GPS Navigation service in the travel & location category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Windows Maps for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Android Tablet, iPad and Web-based apps. The best Windows Maps alternative is Organic Maps, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Maps are OsmAnd, Waze, Magic Earth and HERE WeGo.

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Windows Maps alternatives page was last updated Jun 12, 2023
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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.

    93 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
    Organic Maps screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Works Offline
    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 Windows Maps

     

    • Organic Maps is the most popular Android, iPhone, Linux & iPad alternative to Windows Maps.

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

    • Organic Maps is Free and Open SourceWindows Maps is Free and Proprietary
    • Organic Maps is Privacy focusedWindows Maps is not according to our users
  2. OsmAnd icon

    OsmAnd

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

    113 OsmAnd alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • OpenStreetMap
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    OsmAnd screenshot 1
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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.  Text to Speech
    8. Wikipedia icon  Wikipedia integration
    9.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    10.  Cycling
    11.  Route optimization
    12.  OSM Editing

    OsmAnd VS Windows Maps

     
  4. Waze icon

    Waze

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    Experience real-time navigation with Waze's community-driven updates. Features like live traffic alerts, voice guidance, ETA sharing, automatic rerouting, and the ability to find cheap gas stations enhance your daily commute and travel efficiency.

    76 Waze alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Waze screenshot 1

    Top Waze Features

    1.  GPS Navigation
    2.  Police location
    3.  Advanced markers
    4.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    5.  User generated
    6.  Crowdsourced
    7.  Real-time traffic
    8.  Community-based
    9.  GPS Location Tracking
    10.  Radar
    11.  Driving directions

    Waze VS Windows Maps

     

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

    • Waze is Free and ProprietaryWindows Maps is also Free and Proprietary
  5. Magic Earth icon

    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.

    38 Magic Earth alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Magic Earth screenshot 1
    Magic Earth screenshot 2
    Magic Earth screenshot 3

    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 Windows Maps

     
  6. 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.

    100 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 Windows Maps

     
  7. MAPS.ME icon

    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.

    79 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
    MAPS.ME screenshot 2
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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 Windows Maps

     
  9. Transportr icon

    Transportr

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    Transportr is the public transport companion that respects your privacy and your freedom. Transportr is a non-profit app developed by people around the world to make using public transport as easy as possible wherever you are.

    56 Transportr alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Transportr screenshot 1
    Transportr screenshot 2
    Transportr screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Public Transportation
    4.  Route Planning
    5.  Dark Mode

    Transportr VS Windows Maps

     
  10. Leaflet icon

    Leaflet

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    Leaflet is a modern open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps. It is developed by Vladimir Agafonkin with a team of dedicated contributors. Weighing just about 28 KB of JS code, it has all the features most developers ever need for online maps.

    57 Leaflet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    Leaflet with clustering

    Leaflet Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Apps with Offline Map

    Leaflet VS Windows Maps

     

    • Leaflet is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Windows Maps.

    • Leaflet is Free and Open SourceWindows Maps is Free and Proprietary
  11. 2GIS icon

    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.

    59 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 screenshot 3

    2GIS Features

    1.  Apps with Offline Map

    2GIS VS Windows Maps

     
  12. Street GL icon

    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.

    56 Street GL alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Street GL screenshot 1

    Street GL Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  WebGL

    Street GL VS Windows Maps

     
  13. Yandex Maps icon

    Yandex Maps

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    Yandex.Maps gives you access to maps of over 1800 cities and towns right in your pocket. Find addresses and companies. Plan your journeys in a car or on public transport taking current traffic conditions into account.

    67 Yandex Maps alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
    Yandex Maps screenshot 1
    Yandex Maps screenshot 2
    Yandex Maps screenshot 3

    Yandex Maps Features

    1.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Real-time traffic
    4.  Apps with Offline Map
    5.  Police location

    Yandex Maps VS Windows Maps

     
  14. Transit icon

    Transit

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    Get real-time transit predictions, A-to-B trip planning, and view nearby departure times. Available in 100+ cities, it integrates bike-share, ride services, and real-time disruptions.

    31 Transit alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    Transit screenshot 1
    Transit screenshot 2
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    Transit Features

    1.  Crowdsourced
    2.  Nearby Search
    3.  Voice Navigation
    4.  Route Planning
    5.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Public Transportation
    8. Uber icon  Uber integration

    Transit VS Windows Maps

     
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