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What are some alternatives to Google Maps? (midwest.social)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm sick of using google maps, they started putting gigantic ads for stores on the map and I'm tired of them tracking me. So I ask you Lemmy, what should I switch to?!

EDIT: Was not expecting so many replies, thank you Lemmy! I am checking out Open Street Maps currently thanks for the recommendations!

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago

I don't think any open-source products have anything close to what Google Maps offers.

Microsoft has Here which also does a bit of vehicle tracking to get traffic data. I think TomTom may still be in business, but that's quite expensive.

Some governments have their own accident/road disturbance databases available for companies or the public, but you'll have to be lucky to find ones that support your local area if your government even provides such a service.