Vela Maps – A Degoogled, Open-Source Alternative to Google Maps (lemmy.nz)

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Vela Maps is an open-source, degoogled alternative to Google Maps for Android.

It uses OpenStreetMap and other open data for maps and places, supports offline maps, turn-by-turn navigation, public transit and live traffic, and doesn't require Google Play Services or a Google account.

It can also run with Google completely disabled for a fully offline/degoogled experience.

More Details & Alternatives: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/velamaps.html

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[-] GonzoAtBarstow@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

Remember how good google earth was getting when google owned sketchup for a bit and there were was synergy between them with people modelling buildings etc? It'd be nice to see innovation in our maps again.

this post was submitted on 07 Oct 2026

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