Organic Maps
Offline OSM routing and GPX import/export with no region packs to buy.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- mobileone-click install
- Installation
- Install from the mobile app store or F-Droid, then download map regions for offline use
- Operational Setup
- There is no meaningful installation blocker beyond downloading regions, but storage use grows quickly and the route-planning controls are much less specialized for multi-day outdoor trips than Komoot's.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Offline vector map packages derived from OpenStreetMap live on the device; bookmarks and tracks live in the app's local profile and can be imported/exported in formats including KML/KMZ and GPX. Normal navigation does not require an Organic Maps account.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Organic Maps handles simple offline routes, but it lacks Komoot's sport-specific profiles, elevation and surface analysis, curated highlights, community collections, and tour-planning depth.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $5/mo ($60/yr) in subscriptions
Organic Maps FAQ
Common questions
Is Organic Maps free and open source?+
Organic Maps is an open-source tool licensed under Apache-2.0 that runs on local. Offline OSM routing and GPX import/export with no region packs to buy.
What paid software does Organic Maps replace?+
Organic Maps serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Komoot Premium, saving up to $5/month ($60/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Organic Maps?+
Installation: Install from the mobile app store or F-Droid, then download map regions for offline use. Setup notes: There is no meaningful installation blocker beyond downloading regions, but storage use grows quickly and the route-planning controls are much less specialized for multi-day outdoor trips than Komoot's.
What is the catch or trade-off with Organic Maps?+
Organic Maps handles simple offline routes, but it lacks Komoot's sport-specific profiles, elevation and surface analysis, curated highlights, community collections, and tour-planning depth.