Free TomTom GO Expert alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

5 of the 6 TomTom GO Expert alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). HERE WeGo, Google Maps and Waze rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	HERE WeGo	Free	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	4 of 4	64.8
2	Google Maps	Free	—	No	Web, Android, iOS	4 of 4	61.8
3	Waze	Free	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	5 of 5	59.4
4	Magic Earth	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android	7 of 7	57.5
5	OsmAnd	Free plan + paid	$5.99 a month or $39.99 a year (OsmAnd Pro)	Yes	Android, iOS, Web	7 of 8	54.6

1. HERE WeGoTop pick
Best for: Travellers who want free offline maps for whole countries and transit routing
FreeiOS, Android, Web
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from TomTom GO Expert
Free offline-capable navigation for drivers who don't need truck routing.
Pros
Free offline maps for regions, countries or continents
Car, bike, transit and walking routes in one app
CarPlay and Android Auto support
Cons
Far fewer reviews and photos of places than Google Maps
Speed camera alerts aren't available everywhere
Traffic reports less crowd-driven than Waze
Visit HERE WeGo 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 HERE WeGo a good TomTom GO Expert alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Price
Free
Checked Nov 8, 2026here.com(opens source in a new tab)
Offline maps
Yes, by region or country
Checked Nov 8, 2026here.com(opens source in a new tab)
Transport modes
Car, bike, transit, walking
Checked Nov 8, 2026here.com(opens source in a new tab)
Car integration
Android Auto and CarPlay
Checked Nov 8, 2026here.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Google Maps
Best for: Anyone who wants the most complete business listings, live traffic and transit directions
FreeWeb, Android, iOS
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from TomTom GO Expert
Free, with excellent live traffic and search, if you usually have data coverage.
Pros
Huge database of places with reviews, photos and hours
Live traffic and transit directions in most regions
Works across web, Android and iPhone with one account
Cons
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
Visit Google Maps Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
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 Google Maps a good TomTom GO Expert alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Offline maps
Yes, downloadable areas
Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
Offline limits
No transit, cycling or walking directions
Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
AI features
Gemini in Maps
Checked Nov 8, 2026google.com(opens source in a new tab)
Shared lists
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026google.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. Waze
Best for: Commuters and road-trippers who want live traffic and hazard alerts from other drivers
FreeiOS, Android, Web
59.4
score / 100
Why switch from TomTom GO Expert
Free crowd-sourced traffic and hazard alerts for everyday car driving.
Pros
Free, with very fresh crowd-sourced traffic and hazard reports
Community map editors fix roads and closures quickly
Works with CarPlay, Android Auto and Android Automotive
Cons
Driving and motorcycles only, no transit, walking or cycling
No offline maps
Shows location-based ads while you drive
Visit Waze Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
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 Waze a good TomTom GO Expert alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Price
Free
Checked Nov 8, 2026waze.com(opens source in a new tab)
Users
Over 200 million
Checked Nov 8, 2026waze.com(opens source in a new tab)
Owner
Google
Checked Nov 8, 2026waze.com(opens source in a new tab)
Vehicles
Cars and motorcycles only
Checked Nov 8, 2026waze.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto
Checked Nov 8, 2026waze.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Magic Earth
Best for: Drivers and cyclists who want full navigation without being tracked by a big ad company
Free plan + paidiOS, Android
57.5
score / 100
Why switch from TomTom GO Expert
Free offline navigation without subscriptions, ads or tracking.
Pros
Says it collects no personal data or location history
Truck, e-bike and hiking profiles with elevation in Premium
Web licence option with no auto-renewal
Cons
Offline maps, traffic and CarPlay now need Premium
Map accuracy depends on OpenStreetMap volunteers
No Wear OS support
Visit Magic Earth Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
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 Magic Earth a good TomTom GO Expert alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Map data
OpenStreetMap
Checked Nov 8, 2026magicearth.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
14 days (app stores only)
Checked Nov 8, 2026magicearth.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium features
CarPlay, offline maps, traffic
Checked Nov 8, 2026magicearth.com(opens source in a new tab)
Tracking
None, according to the company
Checked Nov 8, 2026magicearth.com(opens source in a new tab)
Web licence
1 year, no auto-renewal
Checked Nov 8, 2026magicearth.com(opens source in a new tab)
Automotive (AAOS) app
€14.99 a year
Checked Nov 8, 2026magicearth.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes, Essential (basic navigation)
Checked Nov 8, 2026magicearth.com(opens source in a new tab)
5. OsmAnd
Best for: Hikers, cyclists and drivers who want detailed offline maps and lots of settings
Free plan + paidOpen sourceAndroid, iOS, Web
54.6
score / 100
Why switch from TomTom GO Expert
Open-source offline navigation, including vehicle size restrictions from OpenStreetMap.
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 ×0.357
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1591
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is OsmAnd a good TomTom GO Expert alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 8 verified
Offline navigation
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026osmand.net(opens source in a new tab)
Map data
OpenStreetMap
Source changed Nov 8, 2026osmand.net(opens source in a new tab)
Free version
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026osmand.net(opens source in a new tab)
Paid tiers
Maps+ / OsmAnd+ and OsmAnd Pro
Checked Nov 8, 2026osmand.net(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$5.99 a month or $39.99 a year (OsmAnd Pro)
Checked Nov 8, 2026osmand.net(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026osmand.net(opens source in a new tab)
Maps+ plan
$14.99 a year subscription
Checked Nov 8, 2026osmand.net(opens source in a new tab)
Lifetime price
$69.99 one-time (OsmAnd+ / Maps+)
Checked Nov 8, 2026osmand.net(opens source in a new tab)

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1. HERE WeGoTop pick

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2. Google Maps

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3. Waze

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4. Magic Earth

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5. OsmAnd

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