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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	OsmAnd	Free plan + paid	Yes	Android, iOS, Web	5 of 5	57.5

1. OsmAndTop pick
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.

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.

Best Waze alternative for a free option

Apple Maps

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

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.

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.

Best Waze alternative for Mac

Apple Maps

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

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.

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.

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.