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MapFactor Navigator vs Navit: catalog facts
MapFactor Navigator	Navit
Best for: Drivers who want offline turn-by-turn navigation	Best for: Offline car navigation on Linux devices, car PCs and Android
Free + paid options The app is offered alongside paid map updates and other products sold in the MapFactor shop.	Free Free, open source and without ads.
Windows, Android, iOS	Windows, Linux, Android
Works offline with downloaded maps Routing for foot, bike, car and truck All 3 strengths for MapFactor Navigator Works offline with downloaded maps Routing for foot, bike, car and truck Available on Android, iOS and Windows	Works fully offline and does not track usage Spoken directions in 49 languages All 4 strengths for Navit Works fully offline and does not track usage Spoken directions in 49 languages Can use several map formats at once Reads GPS from gpsd or NMEA sensors
Some maps and updates are paid Website mixes the app with hardware and fleet products	Interface is built on GTK+ or SDL and looks dated next to modern phone apps Setup of maps and GPS takes more effort than commercial apps
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for MapFactor Navigator mapfactor.com play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/mapfactor-navigator-gps-maps/id124931… Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Navit navit-project.org f-droid.org/packages/org.navitproject.navit Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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