--- title: "Best OpenStreetMap Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to OpenStreetMap? Find out how OpenStreetMap stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/234703/OpenStreetMap/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" --- # OpenStreetMap alternatives Last updated on August 20th, 2026 The best OpenStreetMap alternatives are Birdi (best overall), LocationIQ (best free plan), Mergin Maps (best budget option), and Google Maps (most reviewed). Together they hold 1,993 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.5 to 5.0 out of 5. OpenStreetMap itself holds 4.8 out of 5 across 5 reviews. ### OpenStreetMap - Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 - Starting price: Not available - Key features: 5 of 10 top category features --- ## Top alternatives OpenStreetMap alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Google Maps](https://www.capterra.com/p/227511/Google-Maps/) — 4.7 out of 5 (1,851 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | Not available | 6 of 10 top category features | | [QGIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/185949/QGIS/) — 4.5 out of 5 (100 reviews) | Rated 0.3 lower than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | Not available | 6 of 10 top category features | | [Google Earth Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/248994/Google-Earth-Pro/) — 4.7 out of 5 (97 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | Not available | 1 of 10 top category features | | [ArcGIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/93333/ArcGIS/) — 4.6 out of 5 (507 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 3.9 out of 5 | Not available | 10 of 10 top category features | | [PolicyMap](https://www.capterra.com/p/165945/PolicyMap/) — 4.8 out of 5 (53 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.4 out of 5 | Not available | 7 of 10 top category features | | [Maptitude](https://www.capterra.com/p/93335/Maptitude/) — 4.8 out of 5 (88 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $420.00 /user/yr | 10 of 10 top category features | | [LocationIQ](https://www.capterra.com/p/164206/LocationIQ/) — 4.9 out of 5 (131 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.9 out of 5 | $49.00 /mo | 5 of 10 top category features | | [Mapme](https://www.capterra.com/p/10036657/Mapme/) — 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 5.0 out of 5 | $30.00 /mo | 2 of 10 top category features | | [Birdi](https://www.capterra.com/p/10026509/Birdi/) — 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 5.0 out of 5 | $60.00 /usage/mo | 8 of 10 top category features | | [Mergin Maps](https://www.capterra.com/p/10018922/Mergin-Maps/) — 4.5 out of 5 (6 reviews) | Rated 0.3 lower than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | €15.80 /mo | 6 of 10 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to OpenStreetMap The best free alternatives to OpenStreetMap are Google Maps, QGIS, and Google Earth Pro — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [Google Maps](https://www.capterra.com/p/227511/Google-Maps/) — 4.7 out of 5 (1,851 reviews) - Free options: Free version - Starting price: Not available ### [QGIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/185949/QGIS/) — 4.5 out of 5 (100 reviews) - Free options: Free version - Starting price: Not available ### [Google Earth Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/248994/Google-Earth-Pro/) — 4.7 out of 5 (97 reviews) - Free options: Free version - Starting price: Not available --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated OpenStreetMap alternatives are Google Earth Pro (4.8), PolicyMap (4.8), and Google Maps (4.7). ### [Google Earth Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/248994/Google-Earth-Pro/) - 51 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 51 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 51 SMB reviews > "What I liked most about the Google Earth Pro program is the good services it provides with reasonable quality and in an easy way, all of which is completely free." — Ahmed K., Geographic information systems specialist (October 16, 2023) ### [PolicyMap](https://www.capterra.com/p/165945/PolicyMap/) - 31 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 31 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 across 31 SMB reviews > "Ease of use and maps are the best features." — Jacqueline G., Program and Evaluation Officer (November 3, 2022) ### [Google Maps](https://www.capterra.com/p/227511/Google-Maps/) - 829 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 across 829 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 813 SMB reviews > "Seamless and accurate navigation software to make new roads familiar." — Junaid H., CEO (March 30, 2026) ---