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tron Jul 9, 2024

What are some alternatives to Google Maps?

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?!

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juliorapido Jul 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

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pingveno Jul 10, 2024

I love OSM in so many ways, but unfortunately its address resolver is kinda garbage compared to Google Maps. For example, the string “10392 SE 23, portland, or, usa” correctly resolves to what I meant, “10392 SE 23rd Ave, Milwaukie, OR, USA” in Google Maps. OSM needs the exact city (Milwaukie is a suburb of Portland) and the “rd” on 23 to resolve.

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mub

I don’t think they’ll ever get address and Street information right. It needs a plugin that links gmaps street info into osm.