Magic Earth alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Magic Earth: offline maps, traffic and CarPlay now need Premium, and map accuracy depends on OpenStreetMap volunteers. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Magic Earth, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Organic Maps currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Magic Earth alternative for most people
Organic MapsAlso OpenStreetMap-based and private, but fully free and open source with offline maps included.
Best Magic Earth alternative for a free option
HERE WeGoFree offline maps and transit routing with HERE's commercial map data instead of OpenStreetMap.
Best Magic Earth alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
OsmAndOpen-source OpenStreetMap navigation with offline maps, hiking and contour layers, without a subscription.
Best Magic Earth alternative for open source
Organic MapsAlso OpenStreetMap-based and private, but fully free and open source with offline maps included.
Best Magic Earth alternative for Mac
Apple MapsFree on Apple devices with CarPlay and Apple Watch built in, and Apple's own privacy commitments.
Best Magic Earth alternative for Linux
Organic MapsAlso OpenStreetMap-based and private, but fully free and open source with offline maps included.
Best Magic Earth alternative for iPhone and Android
Google MapsBest place search, reviews and live traffic, for people willing to trade privacy for coverage.
Best Magic Earth alternative for working in the browser
OsmAndOpen-source OpenStreetMap navigation with offline maps, hiking and contour layers, without a subscription.
Magic Earth alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Magic Earth?
Organic Maps ranks first right now. Also OpenStreetMap-based and private, but fully free and open source with offline maps included. OsmAnd and HERE WeGo follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Magic Earth?
Yes. Organic Maps (open source), OsmAnd (free plan + paid), HERE WeGo (free) and Google Maps (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Magic Earth?
Yes: Organic Maps and OsmAnd.
Which Magic Earth alternatives work on Linux?
Organic Maps runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Magic Earth?
The complaints we hear most: offline maps, traffic and CarPlay now need Premium; map accuracy depends on OpenStreetMap volunteers; no Wear OS support.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Magic Earth, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.