Alternatives to Navit
A modular turn-by-turn car navigation system that works fully offline with OpenStreetMap-based maps. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Navit
A modular turn-by-turn car navigation system that works fully offline with OpenStreetMap-based maps.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Navit.
OsmAnd
An open-source offline map and navigation app based on OpenStreetMap, for driving, cycling and hiking.
OsmAnd is an open-source OpenStreetMap navigator for Android and iOS with offline car, bike and pedestrian routing, a more modern interface and some in-app purchases.
CoMaps
A community-led fork of Organic Maps offering offline OpenStreetMap navigation with a focus on privacy.
CoMaps is a free, open-source, privacy-focused OpenStreetMap navigator for Android and iOS with offline routing for foot, bike and car and a simpler phone interface.
Magic Earth
A privacy-focused navigation app with offline maps, live traffic and CarPlay support.
Magic Earth offers privacy-focused offline navigation for car, truck, bike and EV with CarPlay support on Android and iOS, but it is closed source with a paid Premium licence.
Sygic GPS Navigation
An offline GPS navigation app with 3D maps, speed camera warnings and CarPlay and Android Auto support.
Sygic GPS Navigation provides offline 3D maps with speed camera warnings and CarPlay and Android Auto support, but it is closed source and premium features need a subscription.
HERE WeGo
A free map and navigation service from HERE with turn-by-turn driving directions.
HERE WeGo is free and offers downloadable country maps for offline driving with no account required, but it is closed source and runs on phones and the web rather than Linux.
MAPS.ME
An offline world map app for Android and iOS with route planning and travel discovery features.
MAPS.ME offers downloadable offline world maps and route planning on Android, iOS and the web, but it is owned by a commercial company and is not open source.
CoPilot GPS
An offline-first driving and truck navigation app with custom truck routing profiles.
CoPilot GPS is an offline-first driving and truck navigator for Android and iOS with custom truck routing profiles, but it is paid after a free trial and closed source.
Cruiser
An offline route planning and navigation app built on OpenStreetMap data, with profiles for driving, cycling and hiking.
Cruiser is a free offline OpenStreetMap route planner and navigator for Android with driving, cycling and hiking profiles, but its source code is not published.
Also worth comparing
These listings name Navit as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
GNOME Maps
A map application for the GNOME desktop that searches places and plans routes using OpenStreetMap data.
Navit is an open-source offline car navigator for Linux, Windows and Android with spoken directions, though its interface looks dated.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
OSRM
A C++ routing engine that computes shortest paths on OpenStreetMap road networks on your own server.
Valhalla
An open-source routing engine for OpenStreetMap data that you run on your own server.
OpenStreetMap
A collaboratively edited world map you can browse, search, route on and edit in a browser.
Marble
A KDE virtual globe and world atlas that zooms from a desktop globe to OpenStreetMap street level.
