Open Source Waze AlternativesTop GPS Navigation & Map Services like Waze

The best open source alternative to Waze is CoMaps. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Waze and 14 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Waze are Organic Maps, OsmAnd, GMaps WV and Street GL.

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  1. CoMaps icon

    CoMaps

     123 likes

    Community-led offline navigation offering privacy by design, ad-free experience, open-source code, transparent decision-making, donation funding, and inclusive collaboration for drivers, cyclists, hikers, and travelers. Prioritizes transparency and community ownership.

    55 CoMaps alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid
    • Apple Car Play
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    Comments about CoMaps as an Alternative to Waze
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Excellent developer community and community participation. The codebase originated with Organic Maps and Maps.me before that, and was forked because people didn’t like where those projects were going.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • CoMaps is Free and Open SourceWaze is Free and Proprietary
    • CoMaps is Privacy focusedWaze is not according to our users
  2. Organic Maps icon

    Organic Maps

     193 likes

    Experience a privacy-oriented GPS solution with Organic Maps, featuring turn-by-turn navigation, offline maps, and a commitment to community development. Enjoy zero data collection, no location tracking, and comprehensive OpenStreetMap data for diverse travel modes.

    51 Organic Maps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • OpenStreetMap
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Organic Maps as an Alternative to Waze
    Paul
    Positive
    1

    Free, open source, privacy-focused and ad-free alternative to Waze and Google Maps. I use it while driving my car, but also when I'm walking or biking, and it's really good. The app is lightweight, very easy to use, and the interface is nice.

    Hermann
    1

    there are no live traffic related features at present in the app.

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    • Organic Maps is Free and Open SourceWaze is Free and Proprietary
    • Organic Maps is Privacy focusedWaze is not according to our users
  4. OsmAnd icon

    OsmAnd

     300 likes

    Navigation app offering offline and online OSM-based maps, turn-by-turn voice direction, driving, cycling, and walking modes, POI search, GPX track management, map overlays, monthly map updates by country or region, speed and safety features, and location sharing.

    103 OsmAnd alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid
    • Apple Car Play
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    Comments about OsmAnd as an Alternative to Waze
    Alex
    Positive
    2

    It’s an Open Source alternative and offers offline navigation, too.

    Paul
    Negative
    0

    Good open source app based on OpenStreetMap, but I prefer Organic Maps, which I find more lightweight and easier to use.

    Guest
    Negative
    7

    Missing the community features of Waze

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
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    • Most users think OsmAnd is a great Waze alternative.

    • OsmAnd is Freemium and Open SourceWaze is Free and Proprietary
    • OsmAnd is Customizable and Privacy focusedWaze is not according to our users
  5. GMaps WV icon

    GMaps WV

     11 likes

    Privacy-focused WebView tool for accessing the Google Maps web interface, enforcing HTTPS, blocking trackers, clearing private data on close, supporting toggleable location access, offering step-by-step directions but no real-time navigation, and not clearing cache automatically.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  6. Street GL icon

    Street GL

     7 likes

    Streets GL is a real-time 3D map renderer built for visualizing OpenStreetMap data with a heavy focus on eye-candy features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  7. OSM Scout icon

    OSM Scout

     8 likes

    Goal of this project is to bring offline maps and navigation to Sailfish OS with native look and feel. OSM Scout for Sailfish OS is based on OSM Scout library.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Sailfish OS
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  9. osmin icon

    osmin

     7 likes

    Provides GPS navigation for on-road and off-road journeys on Android and Linux, utilizing a forked libosmscout backend, with GPX reading and writing, compass, trip tracker, road routing, POI database, offline mapping, data import/export, and suitable for outdoor activities.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. Pure Maps icon

    Pure Maps

     1 like

    Pure Maps is a full-featured map and navigation application allowing you to explore maps, search for addresses and points of interest, as well as assist with navigation.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux Mobile
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • Sailfish OS
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  11. OpenMapEditor icon

    OpenMapEditor

     1 like

    Free online editor for GPX, KML & Strava routes. Create, view, and edit tracks. Features routing & elevation profiles. Privacy-first, no signup.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. Acastus Photon icon

    Acastus Photon

     2 likes

    A private, free and open source replacement for Google Maps and other geocoding services that relies on Photon, which you can run on your own server. It uses the Photon API to fetch results to your phone, allowing you to search for places in...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  13. BenMaps icon

    BenMaps

     1 like

    Maps based on Mapbox.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  14. uNav icon

    uNav

     Like

    Open source mapping and GPS navigation featuring car, bike, or foot route planning, voice-guided turn-by-turn indicators, global coverage, units in kilometers or miles, and offline map support, powered by OpenStreetMap and Openrouteservice with points of interest search.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Ubuntu Touch
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