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Google Maps vs OsmAnd: catalog facts
Google Maps	OsmAnd
Best for: Everyday driving, transit and local search	Best for: Offline navigation for driving, hiking and cycling
Free Free to use.	Free + paid options Free version available, with paid purchases that unlock extra features.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS
Real-time traffic and lane guidance Public transit directions All 4 strengths for Google Maps Real-time traffic and lane guidance Public transit directions Street View imagery Extensive local business listings	Fully offline maps and routing Car, bicycle and pedestrian navigation All 4 strengths for OsmAnd Fully offline maps and routing Car, bicycle and pedestrian navigation GPX track and overlay support Open source, based on OpenStreetMap data
Tied to Google's data collection Offline use limited to downloaded areas	Dense interface with many settings Some features require in-app purchases All 3 limitations for OsmAnd Dense interface with many settings Some features require in-app purchases No live traffic data
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Google Maps google.com/maps play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/google-maps/id585027354 Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for OsmAnd osmand.net f-droid.org/packages/net.osmand.plus Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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