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Waze alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Waze: driving and motorcycles only, no transit, walking or cycling, and no offline maps. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Waze, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Maps currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Google Maps logoGoogle MapsFreeNoWeb, Android, iOS4 of 468.8
2Apple Maps logoApple MapsFreeNoiOS, macOS, Web4 of 464.8
3HERE WeGo logoHERE WeGoFreeNoiOS, Android, Web4 of 459.6
4OsmAnd logoOsmAndFree plan + paidYesAndroid, iOS, Web5 of 557.5
  1. Google Maps logo

    1. Google MapsTop pick

    Best for: Anyone who wants the most complete business listings, live traffic and transit directions

    FreeWeb, Android, iOS

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Waze

    Google's other map app, adding walking, cycling and transit directions plus offline areas to similar live traffic.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 Waze alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Offline maps
    Yes, downloadable areas
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline limits
    No transit, cycling or walking directions
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI features
    Gemini in Maps
    Checked Oct 29, 2026google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Shared lists
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Apple Maps logo

    2. Apple Maps

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

    FreeiOS, macOS, Web

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Waze

    Built into iPhone and CarPlay with incident reporting, without Waze's in-drive ads.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Apple Maps a good Waze alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Transit
    Real-time arrivals and departures
    Checked Oct 29, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Street-level imagery
    Look Around
    Checked Oct 29, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cycling
    Routes with elevation profile
    Checked Oct 29, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Imagery privacy
    Faces and plates blurred
    Checked Oct 29, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. HERE WeGo logo

    3. HERE WeGo

    Best for: Travellers who want free offline maps for whole countries and transit routing

    FreeiOS, Android, Web

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Waze

    Free navigation with downloadable offline maps and transit routes, for drives through areas with poor signal.

    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 ×0.377
    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 HERE WeGo a good Waze alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 30, 2026here.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline maps
    Yes, by region or country
    Checked Oct 30, 2026here.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Transport modes
    Car, bike, transit, walking
    Checked Oct 30, 2026here.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Car integration
    Android Auto and CarPlay
    Checked Oct 30, 2026here.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. OsmAnd logo

    4. OsmAnd

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

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceAndroid, iOS, Web

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Waze

    Open-source offline navigation with detailed OpenStreetMap data and no ads, for people who'd rather not share location.

    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 ×0.363
    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 OsmAnd a good Waze 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 Waze alternative for…

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

Google Maps logo

Best Waze alternative for most people

Google Maps

Google's other map app, adding walking, cycling and transit directions plus offline areas to similar live traffic.

Apple Maps logo

Best Waze alternative for a free option

Apple Maps

Built into iPhone and CarPlay with incident reporting, without Waze's in-drive ads.

OsmAnd logo

Best Waze alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

OsmAnd

Open-source offline navigation with detailed OpenStreetMap data and no ads, for people who'd rather not share location.

Organic Maps logo

Best Waze alternative for open source

Organic Maps

Open-source and fully offline, with no ads or tracking, for drivers who don't need live traffic.

Apple Maps logo

Best Waze alternative for Mac

Apple Maps

Built into iPhone and CarPlay with incident reporting, without Waze's in-drive ads.

Organic Maps logo

Best Waze alternative for Linux

Organic Maps

Open-source and fully offline, with no ads or tracking, for drivers who don't need live traffic.

HERE WeGo logo

Best Waze alternative for iPhone and Android

HERE WeGo

Free navigation with downloadable offline maps and transit routes, for drives through areas with poor signal.

Google Maps logo

Best Waze alternative for working in the browser

Google Maps

Google's other map app, adding walking, cycling and transit directions plus offline areas to similar live traffic.

Waze alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Waze?

Google Maps ranks first right now. Google's other map app, adding walking, cycling and transit directions plus offline areas to similar live traffic. Apple Maps and Organic Maps follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Waze?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Waze?

Yes: Organic Maps and OsmAnd.

Which Waze alternatives work on Linux?

Organic Maps runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Waze?

The complaints we hear most: driving and motorcycles only, no transit, walking or cycling; no offline maps; shows location-based ads while you drive.

How is this list ranked?

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