European Maps & Navigation

Looking for a privacy-respecting alternative to Google Maps? European and open-source mapping solutions offer navigation, local search, and location services without tracking your every move.

7 European Maps & Navigation

OpenStreetMap

Free, community-built world map

UK/Global Free
Open dataCommunityAPI access
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Magic Earth

Free offline navigation app

Hungary Free
Offline mapsNo trackingVoice navigation
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OsmAnd

Offline maps based on OpenStreetMap

Netherlands Free + Pro
OfflineHiking trailsCustomizable
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Organic Maps

Privacy-focused offline maps

Open Source Free
No adsNo trackingHiking/cycling
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HERE WeGo

European navigation platform

Netherlands Free
OfflinePublic transitTraffic
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Sygic

GPS navigation with offline maps

Slovakia Premium
OfflineSpeed camerasHead-up display
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MapTiler

Maps API and hosting

Switzerland Free tier
Custom mapsSelf-hostingVector tiles
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How We Choose European Maps & Navigation

  • Offline capability
  • Privacy protection
  • Open data
  • Navigation features
  • European coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

Apps like Magic Earth and Organic Maps download map data to your device for offline use. Navigation happens locally without sending your location to servers, ensuring complete privacy.

OpenStreetMap is maintained by millions of contributors worldwide and is often more detailed than commercial maps, especially in Europe. Major companies like Apple and Facebook use OSM data.

For most users, yes. Magic Earth and HERE WeGo offer turn-by-turn navigation comparable to Google Maps. For business listings, Google still has an edge, but alternatives are improving.