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Magic Earth alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 30, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1OsmAnd logoOsmAndFree plan + paidYesAndroid, iOS, Web5 of 564.8
  1. OsmAnd logo

    1. OsmAndTop pick

    Best for: Hikers, cyclists and drivers who want detailed offline maps and lots of settings

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceAndroid, iOS, Web

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Magic Earth

    Open-source OpenStreetMap navigation with offline maps, hiking and contour layers, without a subscription.

    Pros

    • Full offline navigation with voice guidance and lane hints
    • Strong outdoor tools: contours, hill shading, GPX tracks
    • Plugins for map editing, nautical charts and more

    Cons

    • Busy interface with a steep learning curve
    • Free version limits map downloads
    • No live traffic
    Visit OsmAnd Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is OsmAnd a good Magic Earth alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Offline navigation
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026osmand.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Map data
    OpenStreetMap
    Checked Oct 25, 2026osmand.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Free version
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026osmand.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid tiers
    Maps+ / OsmAnd+ and OsmAnd Pro
    Checked Oct 29, 2026osmand.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $5.99/month (OsmAnd Pro)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026osmand.net(opens source in a new tab)

The best Magic Earth alternative for…

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

Organic Maps logo

Best Magic Earth alternative for most people

Organic Maps

Also OpenStreetMap-based and private, but fully free and open source with offline maps included.

HERE WeGo logo

Best Magic Earth alternative for a free option

HERE WeGo

Free offline maps and transit routing with HERE's commercial map data instead of OpenStreetMap.

OsmAnd logo

Best Magic Earth alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

OsmAnd

Open-source OpenStreetMap navigation with offline maps, hiking and contour layers, without a subscription.

Organic Maps logo

Best Magic Earth alternative for open source

Organic Maps

Also OpenStreetMap-based and private, but fully free and open source with offline maps included.

Apple Maps logo

Best Magic Earth alternative for Mac

Apple Maps

Free on Apple devices with CarPlay and Apple Watch built in, and Apple's own privacy commitments.

Organic Maps logo

Best Magic Earth alternative for Linux

Organic Maps

Also OpenStreetMap-based and private, but fully free and open source with offline maps included.

Google Maps logo

Best Magic Earth alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Maps

Best place search, reviews and live traffic, for people willing to trade privacy for coverage.

OsmAnd logo

Best Magic Earth alternative for working in the browser

OsmAnd

Open-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.