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OpenStreetMap vs GNOME Maps: catalog facts
OpenStreetMap	GNOME Maps
Best for: People who want an open world map and the ability to improve it	Best for: Linux desktop users who want a simple OpenStreetMap-based map app
Free Free to use; the map data is available under an open license.	Free Free to install from Flathub; donations go to the GNOME Foundation.
Web	Linux
Map data free to use under an open license Anyone can correct or add places All 3 strengths for OpenStreetMap Map data free to use under an open license Anyone can correct or add places Built-in routing with several engines	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
Coverage and detail vary by region The website itself has no offline use; offline access needs a separate app	Linux only Fewer features than large commercial map services
Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for OpenStreetMap openstreetmap.org Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for GNOME Maps apps.gnome.org/Maps Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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