Alternatives to Google Maps
The mapping default with live traffic
Google Maps ranks #5 of 9 in Navigation apps, with an Alt Score of 78. It is proprietary, free and available on iOS, Android and Web. 10 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Drivers, transit riders, cyclists, and pedestrians who need directions, place information, or real-time traffic conditions.
Turn-by-turn navigation for driving, walking, cycling, and public transit, plus live traffic updates and rerouting. Search and browse places with photos, hours, reviews, and Street View imagery. Save locations, download maps for offline use, and share your location or ETA with others.
Enter a destination or search for a place, choose a travel mode, and follow the generated route with live updates as conditions change.
Where Google Maps stands out
Verified capabilities most alternatives don't have.
Why people leave Google Maps
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Ranked alternatives
Ordered by Alt Score. Click any score to see the breakdown.
Feature comparison
Rows come from the Navigation apps checklist (14 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for Google Maps is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Pricing model Free verified 2026-07-11
Free · In‑App Purchases
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-maps/id585027354 -
Platforms iOS, Android, Web verified 2026-07-11
Computer Android iPhone & iPad
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/144339 -
License Proprietary verified 2026-07-11
Some of our services include content that belongs to Google — for example, many of the visual illustrations you see in Google Maps. You may use Google's content as allowed by these terms and any servi
https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en-US -
Status active verified 2026-07-11
By bringing together the world's freshest map with our most capable Gemini models, we're transforming exploration into a simple conversation and making driving more intuitive than ever with our bigges
https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/ask-maps-immersive-navigation/ -
Offline maps Yes verified 2026-07-11
You can save an area from Google Maps to your mobile device or tablet and use it when you're offline.
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6291838 -
Turn-by-turn navigation Yes verified 2026-07-11
Get the latest version of the Google Maps app to use turn-by-turn voice navigation, download offline areas, and much more.
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/144339 -
Public transit Yes verified 2026-07-11
You can get directions for driving, public transit, walking, ride sharing, cycling, flight, or motorcycle on Google Maps.
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/144339 -
Cycling & hiking routing Yes verified 2026-07-11
When you ride your bicycle, you can use cycling routes if they're available in your country or region.
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/144339?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid -
OpenStreetMap-based No verified 2026-07-11
data from more than 1,000 authoritative data sources around the world like the United States Geological Survey, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) in Mexico, local municipaliti
https://mapsplatform.google.com/resources/blog/beyond-the-map-how-we-build-the-maps-that-power-your-apps-and-business/ -
No tracking No verified 2026-07-11
Your location information can help Google show you more relevant ads. When you search for something like 'shoe stores near me,' location information can be used to show you ads from shoe stores near y
https://policies.google.com/technologies/location-data?hl=en-US -
Speed camera alerts Partial verified 2026-07-11
Mobile speed camera
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/3273406?hl=en -
CarPlay / Android Auto Yes verified 2026-07-11
To search and add stops along your route, use Google Maps on Apple CarPlay.
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/9432062?hl=en -
Search quality Yes verified 2026-07-11
Discover over 250 million businesses and places - from restaurants and shops to everyday essentials
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-maps/id585027354 -
Live traffic Yes verified 2026-07-11
On your iPhone or iPad, you can get real-time traffic information in the Today view without opening the Google Maps app.
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/7200764?hl=en
FAQ
Yes. Magic Earth, OsmAnd and Organic Maps have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
OsmAnd and Organic Maps — every license claim links its source.