OsmAnd key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- OsmAnd B.V.
- Headquarters
- Netherlands (NL)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Founded
- 2010
- Data hosting
- EU (any EU region)
- Infrastructure
- Self-hosted/OpenStreetMap infrastructure
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Replaces
- Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze
About OsmAnd
OsmAnd is a powerful, open-source navigation application available for Android and iOS that leverages high-quality data from the OpenStreetMap (OSM) project. It is designed to work completely offline, allowing users to download detailed maps of any region worldwide to avoid roaming charges and maintain functionality in remote areas. The service provides advanced routing for cars, bicycles, and pedestrians, including specialized features like lane guidance, traffic warnings, and beauty-of-path calculations. Beyond basic navigation, OsmAnd excels in outdoor activities by offering topography features such as contour lines and hill-shading. It allows users to contribute back to the OpenStreetMap community by recording GPX tracks or adding OSM Notes directly from the interface. The application emphasizes user privacy, performing all route calculations locally on the device and offering a clear, data-minimalist approach to location services.
Alternative to
Hosting & Security
Self-hosted/OpenStreetMap infrastructure