Navigation & Maps
European alternatives to Google Maps – without movement tracking, without data sharing to US corporations.
Google Maps creates a complete movement profile
Google Maps logs every location you visit – when, where, and how long you stayed. This data flows into Google's advertising system and can be shared with US authorities. European navigation services have no economic interest in your movement data.
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All Providers in Detail
Hand-picked European navigation and mapping services – verified and compared.
HERE WeGo
European navigation software with offline functionality
- Free offline maps for all countries
- Public transport navigation in 1,500+ cities
- For cars, pedestrians, cycling and public transport
- Real-time traffic data and traffic alerts
TomTom
Navigation pioneer from Amsterdam with 30 years of expertise
- Over 30 years of experience in navigation
- TomTom Traffic: one of the best real-time traffic services
- GPS navigation devices and app available
- Provides map data to Apple, Uber and many manufacturers
komoot
The European outdoor navigation for adventurers
- Specialized in cycling, hiking and outdoor activities
- Smart route planning based on surface type
- Community highlights and tour recommendations
- GPS navigation also offline
OsmAnd
Offline navigation based on OpenStreetMap from the Netherlands
- Fully offline – no internet connection required
- OpenStreetMap data: continuously updated by community
- Hiking, cycling, car, boat and ski touring
- 3D maps, elevation profiles and contour lines (Pro)
Mapy.com
Czech mapping service with 25 years of expertise
- Over 25 years of cartographic expertise
- Turn-by-turn navigation in 10 languages
- Real-time traffic data in multiple EU countries
- Specialized maps for hiking, cycling and skiing
Abfahrt!
European real-time public transit platform for departures and routing
- 27 countries and 128+ cities covered
- Real-time departures and routing for bus, rail, and tram
- Kiosk displays for stations and stops
- Home Assistant integration for smart home dashboards
Quick Compare
| Provider | Country | Open Source | Alternative To | Price (From) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERE WeGo | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | No | instead of Google Maps | Completely free |
| TomTom | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | No | instead of Google Maps | TomTom GO App free · Premium from €17.99/year · Navigation devices from €79 |
| komoot | 🇩🇪 Germany | No | instead of Google Maps (Outdoor) | Free (one region) · Individual regions from €3.99 · World Bundle one-time €29.99 |
| OsmAnd | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | Yes | instead of Google Maps (Offline) | Free · OsmAnd Pro from 5.99 €/month or 39.99 €/year · OsmAnd+ one-time 69.99 € |
| Mapy.com | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | No | instead of Google Maps | Free · Premium from approx. 10 €/year (unlimited offline maps) |
| Abfahrt! | 🇩🇪 Germany | No | instead of Google Maps Transit / Moovit | Free (iOS/Pebble) · From €3/mo (Home Assistant) · From €9/mo (API) · From €29/mo (Kiosk) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are European map apps as accurate as Google Maps?
HERE WeGo and TomTom have their own map surveying teams and are even more accurate than Google Maps in many regions – especially for road traffic and public transport. komoot is unmatched for outdoor navigation.
Which app is best for cycling and hiking?
komoot is the clear recommendation here: It calculates routes based on surface type (asphalt, gravel, forest) and shows elevation profiles, path quality, and community recommendations. No other provider is comparable in this area.
Can I use HERE WeGo without an internet connection?
Yes – HERE WeGo offers free offline maps for all countries. You can download entire countries in advance and then navigate without an internet connection. This is particularly helpful when traveling abroad.