10 Better Google Maps Alternatives – Free to Use

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GOOGLE MAPS

Google Maps is a web mapping service developed by Google. It offers satellite imagery, street maps, 360°
panoramic views of streets (Street View), real-time traffic conditions (Google Traffic), and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bicycle (in beta), or public transportation.

Google Map
Google Map

Google Maps began as a C++ desktop program at Where 2 Technologies. In October 2004, the company was acquired by Google, which converted it into a web application. After additional acquisitions of a geospatial data visualization company and a realtime traffic analyzer, Google Maps was launched in February 2005.The service’s front end utilizes JavaScript, XML, and Ajax.

Google recently replaced their classic Map service with an all new Google Map that is no more available free of cost for websites and service developers, they started looking for alternatives. And why just businesses, there are many people who may not like the sluggish graphic execution or the slow loading process of the new Google Map that hinders the exploration of the Map and rather preferred the classic Google Map.

Undoubtedly, Google Map is the most popular web mapping services online and there are very few can compete with their standards. However, just because it is widely used or comes preloaded on your phone does not mean that it is the only option that you have. Even though Google provides a remarkably comprehensive mapping data and additional features such as the satellite representation and the Street View, it still misses some crucial features like real-time offline map downloads and multi-stop navigation.

But worry not, as there are quite a few alternatives to Google Maps nowadays that can not only be a great option for the mobile application developers or websites who aim to assimilate maps or navigations predominantly, but are also free of charge which is a great plus over the cost that you will rather incur with Google Map now.

So let’s take a quick look at these alternatives to Google Maps (free or upgradable), which will be really handy to many of us.

Bing Maps
Bing Maps

BING is the second largest search engine after Google and even they offer “Maps” with superior and effortless mapping services. The fact that it is also in partnership with Microsoft makes it one of the biggest competitors of Google Map. This geolocation service provides you information for nearly 70 cities across the world.

Apart from the GPS feature, you can also have access to route maps, direction while driving, clearFlow and traffic updates, sharing of maps and even embedding. Moreover, you can also get the required information on how to reach a destination by public transport or by a four wheeler, get info on local services, view the city in 3D, etc. along with an exclusive feature of “bird’s eye view” which allows you to see the directions from various angles.

Since the Maps are supported by the Bing search engine, searching any location become extremely easy. In the meantime, if you want to save your favorite locations or the searches, you can simply register with Microsoft, sign in and help yourself.

SCOUT Maps
SCOUT Maps

SCOUT is more than just a GPS app as apart from providing you with geolocation services, it also works like a social networking app that lets you chat with friends and even plan meet-ups with them. That’s not all, as you also have access to OpenStreetMap with updates on traffic, guide to parking, points of interest and even helps you connect and share with your friends so that you can easily trace each other.

Get the best direction with the help of real-time traffic and driving alerts. One of the most up-and-coming mapping apps of the recent times, Scout helps you with multiple routes, a large database of local affairs nd location reviews in a specific area. It allows you to customize your routes with just a touch of your fingers, be in sync with voice chat, messages, share your location, ETA and directions with your contact list friends.

HERE Maps
HERE Maps

If you are looking for a highly competitive alternative to Google Map, nothing can be as good as the HERE Maps which is based on the cloud computing concept. Created by Nokia, Here Maps is one of the best mapping options for your Android device that offers extremely comprehensive maps in comparison to Google’s map.

This map is not just limited to cities, but you can instead download the complete map of the entire nation helping you to get directions at any part of the country. That’s not all, as once downloaded you can also access the map even without a data connection.
HERE Maps also includes a huge directory of points of interests and also the inner mapping of famous structures. It also allows you to store the location details and services on remote servers which can be accessed from any device. With HERE Maps you can get access to route navigation by each turn, public transport details for many cities, maps in 3D mode and more

MAPS.ME
MAPS.ME

Based on the crowd-sourced OpenStreetMap directory,MAPS.ME is a mapping app that provides its personal set of functionalities that creates the mapping info. You can access the maps even when there is no data connection and get directions and information for 190 countries and islands that include offline routes and searches.

Sygic Maps
Sygic Maps

Mechanized by Tom Tom, Sygic Maps offers all the functionalities that you look for in a map service. Although it may not provide a comprehensive map data, Sygic is still a good alternative to Google Maps as you can access the map even when there is no internet connection.

While you get complete offline support for directions and turn-by-turn navigation, it also helps you with advice on parking, points of interest suggested by TripAdvisor, street guidance, voice navigation and warnings on speed limit while driving. You can use Sygic Maps for free, but it also offers its paid version with premium functionalities like traffic information and entry to locations with speed camera.

OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap is an openly licensed map and a joint endeavor that gives you access to a free mapping service. While users can edit the map details just like you would do in the WikiMapia, it can also be installed on your WordPress website which is available as a WordPress plugin.
It is not an exact replacement to Google Map, but rather requires a third-party software for you to get directions to your location and to obtain other information. You can use mapping tools like MapQuest or MapBox Streets for the same.

Yandex Map
Yandex Map

Developed by a Russian internet entity that controls the biggest search engine in Russia and is the 4th largest search engines in the world, Yandex Map also offers services in the mapping and navigation category and is certainly a better alternative to Google Maps.

It helps you with detailed navigation, locate nearby restaurants, ATMs, cinema theaters, beauty salons, fitness, gas station and more. You can also get traffic updates, route mapping, share locations, get directions and even save your favorite places with Yandex Maps

WIKIMAPIA
WIKIMAPIA


WIKIMAPIA is a multilingual GPS map service owned and runs on open source Wikipedia software wikimedia. They intend to provide an entirely free of cost, comprehensive, complete and advanced mapping service to all parts of the globe. You can search for all types of maps that include satellite maps, ground maps and even the bird’s eye map.

Run by volunteers,WIKIMAPIA is an online editable map that allows you to edit any incorrect information in the form of a note thereby, helping users from your city or someone who’s visiting your city. To add a note there is no need for you to sign up, however, is first analyzed by the moderators to avoid any errors.

According to Wikipedia, their map is being used by more than 2 million people and nearly 24 million entities have been marked by the users. With unique features like editable map and broad categories,WIKIMAPIA is one of the perfect alternatives to Google Map.

COPILOT GPS
COPILOT GPS


COPILOT GPS is a widely used app that is available to download for free, but its premium features are rather more attractive. While you can use the map offline in the absence of internet connectivity and plan trips on your smartphone or tablet, you can also locate nearby restaurants, gas stations and parking zones.
Moreover, you can also search for local details using Google, Yelp or Wikipedia (with the data connection) and also get access to walking mode. However, if you upgrade to the paid version, you are equipped with premium features such as turn by turn voice navigation, 3D street views, real-time traffic information, speed limit alerts, safety camera warnings and much more.

MapFactor GPS Navigation Maps
MapFactor GPS Navigation Maps

MapFactor GPS is a mapping and navigation app for Android that is totally free for users. It takes its entire geographic data that includes postcodes and maps from the OpenStreetMaps. While you can use this GPS service while you have the data connection, you can also use t while you are offline since the postcodes and the maps are stored in the device that you are using or in its memory card.

Additionally, the maps are updated each month for free of cost, offers voice navigation, access to maps even while in different countries, day and night modes, 3D view, nearby points of interest, speed camera warnings, option to customize your favorite places and directions, routing modes for those who are walking, driving or for trucks, and more such features.

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