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    Best EU Alternatives to Waze

    7 GDPR-compliant European alternatives to Waze with verified EU data residency

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    NLNetherlands

    A consumer mapping and navigation service providing turn-by-turn directions and location-based information.

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    NLNetherlands

    A privacy-first navigation app offering offline maps, live traffic, and 3D views without user tracking.

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    FRFrance

    A French mapping and mobility service providing route planning, GPS navigation, and multi-modal travel comparisons.

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    NLNetherlands

    Global mobile map and navigation app based on OpenStreetMap with full offline support and privacy focus.

    Waze alternatives compared

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    Comparison of European alternatives to Waze: headquarters, EU data hosting, US Cloud Act exposure and open source status.
    ServiceHeadquartersData hostingEU data residencyLow Cloud Act exposureOpen source
    HERE WeGo AppNetherlandsNot statedNoNoNo
    MagicEarthNetherlandsNetherlandsYesYesNo
    MappyFranceFranceYesYesNo
    Organic MapsEstoniaEU (any EU region), Self-hostedNoYesNo
    OsmAndNetherlandsEU (any EU region)YesYesNo
    Sygic GPS NavigationSlovakiaEU (any EU region)YesYesNo
    TomTom GO NavigationNetherlandsEU (any EU region), NetherlandsYesYesNo

    Frequently asked questions about Waze alternatives

    What are the best EU alternatives to Waze?+

    The EU Alternatives Directory lists 7 European alternatives to Waze, including HERE WeGo App, MagicEarth, Mappy. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.

    Why switch from Waze to an EU alternative?+

    An EU-based alternative keeps your data under European jurisdiction and GDPR. It reduces exposure to the US Cloud Act and foreign data access laws.

    Are EU alternatives to Waze as good?+

    Many EU alternatives to Waze offer comparable features, with the added benefit of European data residency and digital sovereignty.

    How are these Waze alternatives verified?+

    We check the legal entity, country of headquarters and hosting locations. Only providers based in the EU, EEA, UK, Switzerland or Ukraine are listed.