Flitsmeister
Netherlands
EU
Flitsmeister is a Dutch traffic app that warns drivers about speed cameras, traffic jams and hazards and also offers navigation. The company behind it is Flitsmeister B.V. in Veenendaal. The app is...
European Alternatives to Waze
Genius Maps
Croatia
EU
Genius Maps is a navigation and mapping application designed to provide users with up-to-date and reliable direction guidance. Developed by Mireo, this app stands out for its offline capability, allowing users to...
Geovelo
France
EU
Geovelo is a French cycling navigation app operated by La Compagnie des Mobilités. The free, ad free app helps people plan everyday rides, commutes and leisure routes by bicycle. Its route planner...
HERE WeGo
Netherlands
EU
HERE WeGo is a leading mapping and navigation application developed by HERE Technologies, designed to provide users with seamless navigation experiences across the globe. Whether you are traveling on foot, by car,...
komoot
Germany
EU
komoot is a route planner and navigation app for hiking, cycling, mountain biking and running. It started in Potsdam, Germany, and reported 45 million users in March 2025. That month it was...
Locus Map
Czechia
EU
Locus Map is a powerful outdoor navigation app designed for hikers, cyclists, and adventurers. It provides users with detailed maps, route planning tools, and a variety of features that enhance the outdoor...
Magic Earth
Netherlands
EU
Magic Earth is a navigation app for Android and iOS from Magic Lane International B.V. in the Netherlands, a European alternative to Google Maps and Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. The app...
Mapy.com
Czechia
EU
Mapy.com is a robust mapping service based in the Czech Republic, providing users with detailed maps and navigation options. The platform is not only useful for finding directions but also for exploring...
NDrive
Portugal
EU
NDrive is a prominent European company specializing in navigation technologies and solutions. With its headquarters located in Portugal, NDrive has established itself as a leader in providing GPS navigation software and services...
OpenStreetMap
United Kingdom
Open Source
OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a community-built map and geographic database. Steve Coast started the project in the United Kingdom in 2004. Contributors add roads, trails, railways, buildings, services and other local features. The...
Organic Maps
Estonia
EU
Open Source
Organic Maps is an open-source mapping application designed for privacy-conscious users looking for a reliable navigation tool. It is built to provide detailed offline maps while ensuring that user data and privacy...
OsmAnd
Netherlands
EU
Open Source
OsmAnd is an innovative application designed for offline navigation and map viewing. This tool is developed using open-source technologies and aims to provide users with a reliable way to navigate using detailed...
Outdooractive
Germany
EU
Outdooractive is a leading European platform dedicated to outdoor activities, offering a comprehensive range of maps, routes, and planning tools for hiking, biking, and other outdoor pursuits. With a focus on environmental...
RouteYou
Belgium
EU
RouteYou is a Belgian route planning and navigation platform operated by RouteYou BV in Ghent. Founded in 2005, it began with digital route products and has grown into a service for travellers,...
Sygic GPS Navigation
Slovak Republic
EU
Sygic GPS Navigation is a cutting-edge navigation application that provides users with comprehensive maps and real-time navigation solutions. Built with state-of-the-art technology, it offers features tailored for both everyday drivers and professional...
TomTom GO Expert
Netherlands
EU
TomTom GO Expert, called TomTom GO Navigation until September 2025, is the smartphone navigation app of the Dutch company TomTom, headquartered in Amsterdam. It is aimed at car and truck drivers who...
TomTom Maps & Traffic
Netherlands
EU
TomTom (listed in the app stores as TomTom - Maps & Traffic) is the free navigation app of the Dutch company TomTom, headquartered in Amsterdam. It was previously called TomTom AmiGO. Unlike...
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Submit SuggestionOf the European Waze alternatives listed here, only Magic Earth and Mapy.com show hazard reports from other drivers, as Waze does. HERE WeGo, TomTom GO Navigation and Sygic offer real-time traffic and speed camera warnings, but from provider data instead of a reporting community. The open-source apps, Organic Maps and OsmAnd, have no live traffic at all. Waze was founded in Israel and has belonged to Google since 2013, which is why many drivers look for a European replacement.
Waze alternatives: which app can do what Waze does?
- Reports from other drivers (police, accidents, road works): Magic Earth lists crowd-sourced safety and hazard reports in its free Essential plan. Mapy.com shows information from drivers ahead, such as police patrols and road works, in its car navigation.
- Live traffic from provider data: HERE WeGo uses HERE's traffic data and is free. TomTom uses its own traffic data in a paid subscription. Sygic uses TomTom Traffic in the paid Premium+ plan.
- Speed camera warnings: HERE WeGo, TomTom GO Navigation, Sygic (Premium+), Magic Earth, Mapy.com, Genius Maps (paid add-on) and NDrive (Portugal) offer them. OsmAnd takes cameras from OpenStreetMap data, without traffic.
- No road traffic at all: Organic Maps, Locus Map, Komoot, Outdooractive, RouteYou and Geovelo are hiking, cycling or offline-map apps.
Real-time traffic and warnings compared
| App | Real-time traffic | Speed cameras | Reports by drivers | Cost of these features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Earth | Yes, crowd-sourced; traffic-aware routing in Premium | Yes | Yes, hazards and safety | Reports and camera alerts in the free plan |
| Mapy.com | Yes | Yes, plus speed limit warning | Yes, from drivers ahead | Free app with ads |
| TomTom GO Navigation | Yes, own data | Yes, cameras can be reported in the app | Cameras only | Subscription |
| Sygic GPS Navigation | Yes, TomTom Traffic | Yes | None documented | Premium+ |
| HERE WeGo | Yes, HERE data | Yes, availability varies | No | Free |
| Genius Maps | Yes (Live Traffic) | Yes (Safety Cameras) | None documented | Paid, per region |
| NDrive | Free, Portugal only | Portugal | None documented | Free with ads |
| OsmAnd | No | Yes, from map data | No | Free version limited |
| Organic Maps | No | Not documented | No | Free |
Where the limits compared with Waze are
- Community size: Reports are only as good as the number of active users. None of the European apps has Waze's user base in every market, so reports can be sparse outside big cities.
- Open source and live traffic do not go together here: Anyone searching for an open-source alternative to Waze gets offline maps and routing, but no live reports.
- Traffic data is often paid: Sygic, TomTom and Genius Maps charge for it. Free options are HERE WeGo, Mapy.com and Magic Earth's basic plan.
- Product names change: TomTom now sells its paid app in the app stores as GO Expert and offers a separate free TomTom app with community reports, so the listing may look different from what is described here.
Speed camera warnings: legal limits
Rules differ by country. In Germany, drivers must not use functions that display traffic enforcement measures (section 23 (1c) of the Road Traffic Regulations, StVO), and Sygic notes that warnings are prohibited in some countries. Apps such as OsmAnd and TomTom let users switch the feature off. Warnings about traffic jams or road works are a separate matter, but anyone driving abroad should check local rules.
Is a general map app enough?
For routes without live reports, a general Google Maps replacement is often enough. See European alternatives to Google Maps for offline, transit and cycling options, or the category Navigation Apps.
FAQ
Which European app is closest to Waze?
Magic Earth and Mapy.com, because drivers can report hazards and see reports from others. Neither matches Waze's community size.
Is there an open-source alternative to Waze?
Organic Maps and OsmAnd are open source, but they work offline and do not show live traffic or driver reports.
Is there a Waze alternative that is not owned by Google?
Yes. Every app listed on this page is made by a company or project based in Europe.
Which Waze alternative is free?
HERE WeGo is free with traffic and camera warnings but without driver reports. Mapy.com is free with ads, and Magic Earth has a free plan with hazard reports and camera alerts.