Alternatives to
Google Maps Platform alternatives
Google's suite of mapping APIs covering maps, routes, places and geocoding. Powerful but usage-based pricing scales quickly and locks you into Google's terms.
Choose by the capability you need
These tools cover different parts of a GIS workflow. A library, database or tile server may replace one component of Google Maps Platform; inclusion does not imply a complete, compatible replacement. Check the features, data coverage and hosting requirements that matter to your application.
Start with the browser map: evaluate Leaflet for markers and overlays, MapLibre for a styled vector map, and OpenLayers for GIS data integration. Then make separate decisions about basemap delivery, geocoding, routing and any place data your product uses.
Open source software can give you control over hosting, but it still needs data, maintenance and delivery infrastructure. Compare your expected usage and operational responsibilities before deciding between managed services and a self-hosted stack.
16 tools found
Atlas
Browser-based GIS with an AI assistant for building maps, spatial analyses, and team workflows.
Alternative to Google Maps Platform
Felt
Collaborative browser-based GIS for building maps from live data, with spatial SQL and AI.
Alternative to ArcGIS, Google Maps Platform
Leaflet
Leading open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps. Simple and lightweight.
Alternative to Google Maps Platform, Bing Maps, Mapbox
OpenLayers
High-performance, feature-packed library for creating interactive maps on the web.
Alternative to Google Maps Platform, Bing Maps
MapLibre GL JS
Open-source TypeScript library for publishing maps on your website. Fast vector tile rendering.
Alternative to Mapbox, Google Maps Platform, Bing Maps
OSRM
High-performance routing engine designed to run on OpenStreetMap data.
Alternative to HERE Technologies, TomTom, Google Maps Platform
GraphHopper
Fast and memory-efficient routing engine for OpenStreetMap with many vehicle profiles.
Alternative to HERE Technologies, TomTom, Google Maps Platform
MapTiler
Map hosting platform with beautiful styles, vector tiles, and easy integration.
Alternative to Mapbox, Google Maps Platform
Valhalla
Open-source routing engine with turn-by-turn navigation and isochrone generation.
Alternative to HERE Technologies, TomTom, Google Maps Platform
Nominatim
Open-source geocoding with OpenStreetMap data. Powers search on openstreetmap.org.
Alternative to Google Maps Platform, HERE Technologies
Pelias
Open-source geocoder using data from OpenStreetMap, OpenAddresses, and more.
Alternative to Google Maps Platform, HERE Technologies
OpenMapTiles
Open vector tile schema and Docker toolchain for self-hosted OSM basemaps.
Alternative to Mapbox, Google Maps Platform
Photon
Low-latency forward and reverse geocoder for OpenStreetMap data.
Alternative to Google Maps Platform, HERE Technologies
Protomaps
Free, open-source map of the world deployable as a single static file (PMTiles).
Alternative to Mapbox, Google Maps Platform
openrouteservice
Open-source routing API with directions, isochrones, and matrix services built on OpenStreetMap data.
Alternative to Google Maps Platform, HERE Technologies, TomTom
Stadia Maps
Hosted basemaps, geocoding and routing APIs built on open data.
Alternative to Mapbox, Google Maps Platform