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CoMaps vs Google Maps

CoMaps scores 27 out of 30 and Google Maps scores 17. CoMaps is ahead on footprint, lock-in, self-direction, power and longevity. Google Maps is ahead on delivery.

CoMaps

The small tool

27/30 · Convivial

Offline maps and navigation built on OpenStreetMap, run by its community.

Google Maps

The giant

17/30 · Mixed

The map most of us use, and one that also learns where we go.

Footprint
5
3
Lock-in
5
2
Self-direction
4
3
Power
5
1
Longevity
5
3
Delivery
3
5
Price
Free
Free
Source
Open source
Closed source
Runs on
Android, iOS, Linux
Web, Android, iOS
Maker
M · Medium
XL · Extra large

What you give up by switching

CoMaps uses OpenStreetMap data and works offline, but it has no live traffic and thinner business details such as opening hours and reviews.

How to move

Download the maps for the places you travel before you leave, and keep Google Maps for the odd restaurant lookup.

Scores are our opinion on six questions from Ivan Illich, based on public sources and dated October 2026. Read the full reviews of CoMaps and Google Maps, or see how we score.

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