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Navit vs MapFactor Navigator: catalog facts
Navit	MapFactor Navigator
Best for: Offline car navigation on Linux devices, car PCs and Android	Best for: Drivers who want offline turn-by-turn navigation
Free Free, open source and without ads.	Free + paid options The app is offered alongside paid map updates and other products sold in the MapFactor shop.
Windows, Linux, Android	Windows, Android, iOS
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	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
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	Some maps and updates are paid Website mixes the app with hardware and fleet products
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Navit navit-project.org f-droid.org/packages/org.navitproject.navit Catalog checked September 23, 2026	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

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