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Google Maps alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Google Maps: collects location and search data tied to your Google account, and offline maps expire and lack walking, cycling and transit routes. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Google Maps, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Apple Maps currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Apple Maps logoApple MapsFreeNoiOS, macOS, Web4 of 466.5
  1. Apple Maps logo

    1. Apple MapsTop pick

    Best for: iPhone and Mac owners who want good built-in navigation without a Google account

    FreeiOS, macOS, Web

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Maps

    Built into iPhone and Mac with stronger privacy defaults and good transit and cycling directions.

    Pros

    • Preinstalled and deeply integrated with Siri, CarPlay and Apple Watch
    • Real-time transit info and cycling routes with elevation
    • No ads and stronger privacy defaults than Google Maps

    Cons

    • Business listings and reviews are thinner than Google's in many regions
    • Best features need Apple devices
    • Look Around and cycling directions are limited to select areas
    Visit Apple Maps Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Apple Maps a good Google Maps alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Transit
    Real-time arrivals and departures
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Street-level imagery
    Look Around
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cycling
    Routes with elevation profile
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Imagery privacy
    Faces and plates blurred
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Google Maps alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Apple Maps logo

Best Google Maps alternative for most people

Apple Maps

Built into iPhone and Mac with stronger privacy defaults and good transit and cycling directions.

Organic Maps logo

Best Google Maps alternative for a free option

Organic Maps

Free, private OpenStreetMap app that works fully offline, with no ads or tracking.

OsmAnd logo

Best Google Maps alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

OsmAnd

Detailed offline OpenStreetMap navigation with hiking and cycling layers for outdoor trips.

Organic Maps logo

Best Google Maps alternative for open source

Organic Maps

Free, private OpenStreetMap app that works fully offline, with no ads or tracking.

Apple Maps logo

Best Google Maps alternative for Mac

Apple Maps

Built into iPhone and Mac with stronger privacy defaults and good transit and cycling directions.

Organic Maps logo

Best Google Maps alternative for Linux

Organic Maps

Free, private OpenStreetMap app that works fully offline, with no ads or tracking.

Organic Maps logo

Best Google Maps alternative for iPhone and Android

Organic Maps

Free, private OpenStreetMap app that works fully offline, with no ads or tracking.

Apple Maps logo

Best Google Maps alternative for working in the browser

Apple Maps

Built into iPhone and Mac with stronger privacy defaults and good transit and cycling directions.

Google Maps alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Google Maps?

Apple Maps ranks first right now. Built into iPhone and Mac with stronger privacy defaults and good transit and cycling directions. Organic Maps and OsmAnd follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Google Maps?

Yes. Apple Maps (free), Organic Maps (open source) and OsmAnd (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Google Maps?

Yes: Organic Maps and OsmAnd.

Which Google Maps alternatives work on Linux?

Organic Maps runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Google Maps?

The complaints we hear most: collects location and search data tied to your Google account; offline maps expire and lack walking, cycling and transit routes; some newer features are limited to certain countries.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Google Maps, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.