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Pure Maps vs OsmAnd: catalog facts
Pure Maps	OsmAnd
Best for: Navigation on Linux phones and Sailfish OS devices	Best for: Offline navigation for driving, hiking and cycling
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free + paid options Free version available, with paid purchases that unlock extra features.
Linux	Android, iOS
Runs on Linux desktops, Linux phones and Sailfish OS Pluggable map, geocoder and router providers All 3 strengths for Pure Maps Runs on Linux desktops, Linux phones and Sailfish OS Pluggable map, geocoder and router providers Open source with long-running development	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
No Windows, macOS, Android or iOS versions	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	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0
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 Pure Maps github.com/rinigus/pure-maps Catalog checked October 1, 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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