tronJul 9, 2024

What are some alternatives to Google Maps?

https://midwest.social/post/14316145

What are some alternatives to Google Maps? - midwest.social

I’m sick of using google maps, they started putting gigantic ads for stores on the map and I’m tired of them tracking me. So I ask you Lemmy, what should I switch to?!

Show threadjuliorapidoJul 9, 2024

Any OpenStreetMap (OSM) app/website:

Organic Maps on iOS/Android: organicmaps.app

OsmAnd (small price) on Android/iOS: osmand.net

OpenStreetMap off course: www.openstreetmap.org

OsmAnd web maps: osmand.net/map/

Maybe some things like TomTom Go or Sygic Maps (is this still a thing?)

Organic Maps: Offline Hike, Bike, Trails and Navigation

Free, open-source, fast, privacy-focused, detailed offline maps for travelers, tourists, drivers, hikers and cyclists created by MapsWithMe/Maps.Me app founders

Show threadauthorinthedarkJul 9, 2024
OsmAnd~ is free on fdroid
Show threadjuliorapidoJul 9, 2024
Including all maps and features?
Show threadauthorinthedark
yeah, OsmAnd is open source, so someone else built it to be released on fdroid, and the original developers have said that they don’t have a problem with that I think as long as they don’t release it on Play/try to sell it
Jul 9, 2024 at 7:06pmWeb
Show threadjuliorapidoJul 9, 2024
Wow awesome!
Show threadauthorinthedarkJul 9, 2024
i found this out after reading through osmand documentation and seeing a bunch of features marked as premium that I DEFINITELY hadn’t paid for, and trying to figure out what happened lol
Show threadLibrerianJul 10, 2024
It does lack a few features though, as they rely on proprietary software/libraries. Android Auto for instace, as well as ANT+ for connecting sensors. At least for those features you need the Google Play version.
Show threadauthorinthedarkJul 10, 2024
ah that makes sense