Google Maps alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Google Maps alternative for most people
Apple MapsBuilt into iPhone and Mac with stronger privacy defaults and good transit and cycling directions.
Best Google Maps alternative for a free option
Organic MapsFree, private OpenStreetMap app that works fully offline, with no ads or tracking.
Best Google Maps alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
OsmAndDetailed offline OpenStreetMap navigation with hiking and cycling layers for outdoor trips.
Best Google Maps alternative for open source
Organic MapsFree, private OpenStreetMap app that works fully offline, with no ads or tracking.
Best Google Maps alternative for Mac
Apple MapsBuilt into iPhone and Mac with stronger privacy defaults and good transit and cycling directions.
Best Google Maps alternative for Linux
Organic MapsFree, private OpenStreetMap app that works fully offline, with no ads or tracking.
Best Google Maps alternative for iPhone and Android
Organic MapsFree, private OpenStreetMap app that works fully offline, with no ads or tracking.
Best Google Maps alternative for working in the browser
Apple MapsBuilt 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.