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GNOME Maps vs Transito: catalog facts
GNOME Maps	Transito
Best for: Linux desktop users who want a simple OpenStreetMap-based map app	Best for: Private, offline public transit directions on Android or Linux
Free Free to install from Flathub; donations go to the GNOME Foundation.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Linux	Linux, Android
Uses open OpenStreetMap data Pedestrian and public transit route planning All 4 strengths for GNOME Maps Uses open OpenStreetMap data Pedestrian and public transit route planning Integrates with the GNOME desktop Actively maintained with a 2026 release	Routing runs offline after feeds are downloaded Works with any open GTFS feed All 3 strengths for Transito Routing runs offline after feeds are downloaded Works with any open GTFS feed No tracking or proprietary data provider
Linux only Fewer features than large commercial map services	Only covers areas with published GTFS feeds Updates are infrequent, with the last release over a year ago All 3 limitations for Transito Only covers areas with published GTFS feeds Updates are infrequent, with the last release over a year ago No realtime data mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for GNOME Maps apps.gnome.org/Maps Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Transito git.sr.ht/~mil/transito Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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