HERE WeGo vs Organic Maps

Vergleichen Sie HERE WeGo und Organic Maps nach Funktionen, Rechtsraum, Nachweisen und Einsatzpassung.

Beide als Alternativen zu: Google Maps

HERE WeGo

Netherlands· Maps & Navigation

Needs review

Shortlist HERE WeGo when you want a free, offline-capable multi-modal navigation app from a Netherlands-based controller (HERE Global B.V.) as a Google Maps alternative for personal travel. Skip for commercial fleets under the free licence, or when you need EU-only hosting with no US-group cloud—HERE lists AWS/Azure including US regions. Consider open OSM clients when open data is mandatory; consider licensed HERE commercial products for fleet.

EU-operated (NL)Offline mapsMulti-modal routingCarPlay / Android AutoFree consumer appISO 27001 (claimed)

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Organic Maps

Estonia· Offline Navigation Software

Needs review

Shortlist Organic Maps when you need free, Apache-licensed, offline-first OpenStreetMap navigation with strong privacy defaults and an Estonian operator—especially for hiking, cycling, and no-signal travel. Skip when you need live traffic, mature multi-modal public transport, enterprise certifications/DPA, or white-label map CDN rights; consider HERE WeGo or Mapy.com for commercial stacks, Magic Earth for freemium offline navigation, or komoot for sport-tour communities.

EU-operated (EE)Open source (Apache 2.0)Offline-firstNo ads / no trackers (claimed)OpenStreetMap dataF-Droid available

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HERE WeGo vs Organic Maps: Überblick
Merkmal	HERE WeGo	Organic Maps
Herkunftsland	Netherlands	Estonia
Kategorie	Maps & Navigation	Offline Navigation Software
Open Source	Nein	Ja
Self-Hosted	Nein	Nein
Hauptsitz	Netherlands	Estonia
Rechtsträger	HERE Global B.V. (Kennedyplein 222-226, 5611 ZT Eindhoven)	Organic Maps OÜ (registry code 16225385, Tallinn)
Anwendbares Recht	Netherlands / EU GDPR as controller for WeGo personal data (confirm contract for B2B products)	Estonia / EU (entity under Republic of Estonia; confirm contracts per use)
US-Mutter / Kontrolle	Keine bekannte US-Mutter	Keine bekannte US-Mutter
CLOUD-Act-Exposition (indikativ)	Mittel	Mittel
Hosting / Residenz	Corporate subprocessors for HERE Services include AWS (Frankfurt, Ireland, Singapore, United States) and Microsoft Azure (Ireland, Iowa, London, Netherlands, Singapore, Tokyo); support/comms include Atlassian (Frankfurt), ServiceNow (US), MailChimp (US), Splunk (Frankfurt). WeGo privacy supplement also names Amplitude for analytics. Offline-only app use avoids sending location to HERE per supplement.	Offline-first client (on-device maps). Map download/update servers publicly sponsored by Mythic Beasts (UK) with London and Amsterdam capacity and by 44+ Technologies for Vietnam/SE Asia. Public website observed behind Cloudflare (US). Android beta via Firebase App Distribution (Google). No full public subprocessor schedule.
Zusammenfassung	Free consumer maps and navigation app from Netherlands-based HERE Technologies (HERE Global B.V.): offline maps, multi-modal routing, traffic, CarPlay and Android Auto.	Estonian open-source offline maps and GPS navigation (Organic Maps OÜ): OpenStreetMap-based hiking, cycling, and driving guidance with no ads or tracking.
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Auf einen Blick: HERE WeGo vs Organic Maps
Auf einen Blick	HERE WeGo	Organic Maps
HQ	Eindhoven, Netherlands	Tallinn, Estonia (Organic Maps OÜ)
Legal entity (controller)	HERE Global B.V.	Nicht angegeben
Product type	Free consumer maps & navigation app	Nicht angegeben
Licence (consumer)	Personal / non-commercial use	Nicht angegeben
Open source	No	Nicht angegeben
Self-hosted	No	Nicht angegeben
Registry	Nicht angegeben	EE 16225385
License	Nicht angegeben	Apache 2.0 (app); separate binary map data license
Map data	Nicht angegeben	OpenStreetMap (+ elevation/other open sources in packages)
Commercial model	Nicht angegeben	Free app; donation-funded; grants (e.g. NLnet)
Clients	Nicht angegeben	Android, iOS, desktop/Linux builds; CarPlay/Android Auto

Key capabilities: HERE WeGo vs Organic Maps
Key capabilities	HERE WeGo	Organic Maps
EU-operated (NL)	Ja	Ja
Offline maps	Ja	Nicht angegeben
Multi-modal routing	Ja	Nicht angegeben
CarPlay / Android Auto	Ja	Nicht angegeben
Free consumer app	Ja	Nicht angegeben
ISO 27001 (claimed)	Ja	Nicht angegeben
Open source (Apache 2.0)	Nicht angegeben	Ja
Offline-first	Nicht angegeben	Ja
No ads / no trackers (claimed)	Nicht angegeben	Ja
OpenStreetMap data	Nicht angegeben	Ja
F-Droid available	Nicht angegeben	Ja

HERE WeGo

Offline map downloads and offline navigation
Download regional, country, or continental map packages and navigate without a live data connection. The WeGo privacy supplement states that pure offline use does not send Location Data to HERE—useful for roaming control, remote areas, or intentional isolation. Online mode is still required for live traffic, many map refreshes, and account sync.
Multi-modal and multi-stop journey planning
Plan car, bicycle, walking, and public-transport routes, including multi-stop itineraries you can reorder. Door-to-door guidance can include walking segments and remembered parking locations so ETA reflects the full trip, not only the driving leg.
Turn-by-turn guidance with road safety cues
Voice-guided navigation with multi-language prompts, lane assistance, speed-limit display and warnings, optional speed-camera alerts (coverage varies), rest-area suggestions, and dynamic ETA when traffic data is available online.
CarPlay and Android Auto integration
Use HERE WeGo on supported in-car displays via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so phone-based navigation can drive the vehicle UI without switching to Google or Apple as the only option.
Optional online traffic contribution and account sync
Traffic layers and the HERE Improvement Program are opt-in style controls described in the privacy supplement: you can limit contribution while using the app, run offline, or avoid signing in. Signing into a HERE account enables collection sync (name, email, date of birth collected at registration) and recent-search synchronisation.

Organic Maps

Fully offline maps, search, and turn-by-turn navigation
Download country/region map packages once, then search, plan, and navigate without a live connection. Supports walking, cycling, and car guidance with voice prompts. Ideal for remote travel and roaming control; map updates and first-time downloads still need network access to project servers.
Outdoor cartography: trails, contours, and elevation
OpenStreetMap-based hiking and cycling routes, walking paths, contour lines, elevation profiles, peaks, and slopes—useful where commercial basemaps under-represent trail detail. Quality depends on local OSM completeness; missing paths need community edits, not a paid editorial team.
CarPlay, Android Auto, and multi-store distribution
In-car display support via CarPlay and Android Auto is listed on the official product page. Apps ship on App Store, Google Play, Huawei AppGallery, F-Droid, Accrescent, and GitHub releases—important for MDM or store-policy constraints.
Bookmarks and tracks with open file formats
Import and export bookmarks and tracks in KML/KMZ, GPX, and GeoJSON so field teams can move routes between Organic Maps and other GIS or outdoor tools without proprietary lock-in.
In-app OpenStreetMap POI editing
After signing into an OSM account in settings, users can add places or fix POI details (name, hours, website) from the device. Limited to POIs—not roads or complex geometry—so advanced mapping still needs iD/JOSM or other OSM editors.
No ads or known third-party trackers in the client
Official privacy policy claims no tracking, ads, or data collection. Exodus Privacy’s public static analysis of the Google Play build reported zero known tracker signatures (latest report sampled in research). This is not a substitute for a formal security audit or organisational threat model.

Assurance & compliance: HERE WeGo vs Organic Maps
Assurance & compliance	HERE WeGo	Organic Maps
Independent no-logs / navigation telemetry audit	Not found No public independent audit of WeGo consumer location telemetry found; privacy claims rest on policy text (offline mode, random identifiers).	Partial Exodus Privacy / TrackerControl static tracker scans public; no independent no-logs or penetration-test report found for Organic Maps OÜ.
ISO 27001	Vendor claimed HERE certifications page asserts ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (and related 27017/27018) with Schellman certificate references. Confirm scope covers services you use.	Not found No public ISO 27001 certificate located for Organic Maps OÜ.
SOC 2 / SOC 3	Vendor claimed HERE states SOC 2 Type 2 for HERE Platform Foundation and Workspace—not clearly scoped to consumer WeGo alone.	Not found No public SOC 2/3 report located.
GDPR / EU data protection	Vendor claimed EU controller HERE Global B.V.; GDPR programme and Type 1 attestation described on certifications page. Consumer rights and lawful bases detailed in WeGo privacy supplement.	Partial EU (Estonian) controller; privacy policy claims no collection/tracking. No detailed GDPR processing record or DPA package published. Confirm for organisational use.
US CLOUD Act exposure (indicative)	Partial EU entity / no known single US parent, but AWS and Azure listed with United States processing locations; US SaaS subprocessors and Intel shareholding add US nexus. Offline use reduces device telemetry to HERE. Indicative only—not legal advice.	Partial Estonian OÜ, no known US parent, offline-first client. Map CDN on UK/NL (Mythic Beasts) and VN; website Cloudflare; Android beta Firebase. Assessment: medium exposure residual via US CDN/beta paths—not a clean bill. Not legal advice.
Data processing agreement (B2B)	Not found Consumer WeGo is under personal Service Terms; no public self-serve DPA for the free app located. Enterprise/platform customers should request HERE commercial DPA separately.	Not found No self-serve B2B DPA found; consumer/donation project. White-label/legal inquiries: legal@organicmaps.app.
EU AI Act	Not applicable Consumer navigation app; HERE separately markets ISO/IEC 42001 for corporate AI management—not treated as AI-system primary product here.	Not applicable Offline maps/navigation client; not marketed as an AI system product.
TISAX (automotive)	Vendor claimed HERE claims TISAX AL3 assessment (Scope ID S0H13Y) on certifications page—relevant for automotive supply-chain trust more than consumer app downloaders.	Nicht angegeben

Considerations & known limitations: HERE WeGo vs Organic Maps
Considerations & known limitations	HERE WeGo	Organic Maps
US-region cloud and US SaaS subprocessors	Medium Public subprocessor list includes AWS and Azure with United States locations, plus ServiceNow and MailChimp in the US. WeGo also discloses Amplitude analytics. Organisations with strict no-US-processor policies need offline-only personal use or a different product.	Nicht angegeben
Multi-national shareholder structure including Intel	Medium Dutch HQ and controller do not equal simple single-EU ownership. Intel and other non-EU shareholders appear in HERE’s public shareholder narrative; validate ownership for sovereignty-sensitive procurement.	Nicht angegeben
Consumer licence excludes commercial use	High Service Terms restrict the free app to private, non-commercial purposes. Using WeGo as unpaid fleet navigation may violate licence—budget for commercial HERE products instead.	Nicht angegeben
Online advertising and analytics when connected	Medium Privacy supplement describes cookies/SDKs, Amplitude product analytics, location-based advertising, and advertising IDs when online features and consent apply—materially different from offline-only sessions.	Nicht angegeben
Enterprise certs may not equal WeGo consumer scope	Low ISO/SOC/TISAX claims are strong at company/platform level; still confirm which systems and data flows are in scope before relying on them for consumer-app risk acceptance.	Nicht angegeben
Donation-funded sustainability	Nicht angegeben	Medium Free forever depends on donations and grants; project materials have historically stressed that voluntary funding may not fully cover long-term development. Plan for possible slower feature velocity or community forks.
Incomplete public hosting inventory	Nicht angegeben	Medium Sponsors (Mythic Beasts, 44+) are named, but there is no enterprise subprocessor register. Cloudflare and Firebase appear in the distribution path. High-assurance buyers must ask legal@organicmaps.app for a current infrastructure list.
OSM completeness varies by region	Nicht angegeben	Medium Routing and POI quality track OpenStreetMap coverage. Rural or poorly mapped areas may lack roads, turn restrictions, or businesses that commercial maps show.
Limited live traffic and public transport	Nicht angegeben	Medium Not a substitute for Google/HERE live traffic or mature door-to-door PT. Bus-stop details improved in 2025; full multi-modal PT remains a common request.
Map package redistribution constraints	Nicht angegeben	Low Apache covers source; .mwm binaries require attribution and restrict white-label use without permission—relevant for embedders, not typical end users.
Community governance and forks	Nicht angegeben	Low A small founder board governs the project. 2025 community discussions and the CoMaps fork illustrate OSS governance risk; verify active maintainership before long-term standardisation.

Passung

HERE WeGo

Best fit when

Individuals who need reliable offline map packages and turn-by-turn guidance abroad or offline
Users seeking a non-Google navigation client with multi-modal and multi-stop planning
Drivers who want CarPlay or Android Auto without defaulting only to Google/Apple maps
Privacy-minded personal use where offline mode and optional traffic contribution matter
Tech leads recommending a consumer/BYOD European-entity map app with clear personal-use licence

Poor fit when

Commercial fleet, logistics, or paid-driver use under the free consumer Service Terms
Buyers requiring contractual EU-only processing with no AWS/Azure or US SaaS subprocessors
Teams that need fully open-source map software and OSM-only data
Enterprises that need a negotiated DPA and SOC report scoped specifically to WeGo consumer telemetry without further vendor engagement

Consider instead when

When: You need dense local POI social data and default ecosystem integration on Android
Consider: Google Maps
WeGo trades some ecosystem lock-in and POI social layer for offline packages and a non-Google operator.
When: You require open-source offline maps with no commercial map vendor
Consider: OpenStreetMap-based clients (e.g. Organic Maps or similar peers when shortlisted)
OSM clients avoid HERE licensing and analytics paths but differ on traffic, POI freshness, and car integrations.
When: You need licensed fleet navigation, compliance tooling, or embeddable maps
Consider: HERE commercial platform / WeGo Pro-class products (via HERE sales)
Do not rely on free WeGo personal-use terms for commercial deployments.

Organic Maps

Best fit when

Hikers, cyclists, and travellers who must navigate without mobile data after pre-downloading regions
Privacy-conscious users who want a tracker-free client verified by Exodus/TrackerControl-style scans
Teams recommending a Google Maps alternative for BYOD travel with an EU legal entity (Organic Maps OÜ)
OSM contributors who want simple on-device POI editing that uploads to OpenStreetMap
Organisations that prefer F-Droid or sideload channels alongside major app stores

Poor fit when

Requirements for live traffic, dense commercial POI graphs, or full multi-modal public-transport planning
Procurement that mandates public ISO 27001/SOC 2, a signed B2B DPA, or a complete subprocessor register before shortlist
White-label or OEM embedding of official .mwm packages without a written license from Organic Maps
Fleet/commercial navigation needing SLA, telematics integration, or paid enterprise support contracts

Consider instead when

When: You need commercial map stack offline multi-modal navigation under a Dutch controller with published cloud subprocessors
Consider: HERE WeGo
HERE WeGo is freemium consumer on HERE data; different ownership and AWS/Azure exposure
When: You want Czech-operated outdoor layers, freemium offline packs, and a map REST API
Consider: Mapy.com
Mapy (Seznam) is not OSS; stronger CZ editorial cartography and API product
When: You want a commercial freemium offline navigator from a Dutch map-engine company
Consider: Magic Earth
Magic Earth / Magic Lane; compare store data-safety disclosures and licensing
When: You primarily need sport-specific tour planning and outdoor community features
Consider: komoot
komoot is outdoor-community first, not a general offline OSM navigator
When: You need maximum global POI density, live traffic, and default OS integration
Consider: Google Maps
US Big Tech default; opposite privacy and offline posture

Open questions for due diligence

HERE WeGo

For enterprise evaluation, will HERE provide a DPA and current subprocessor list scoped to WeGo consumer telemetry (vs Platform only)?
Which exact AWS/Azure regions process WeGo end-user location and account data for EU residents today?
What is the current beneficial ownership percentage split (German automakers vs Intel vs others) for board-control analysis?
Is HERE WeGo Pro or another commercial SKU the correct licensed path for fleet use in your market?
Are location-based ads and Amplitude collection fully disabled in all offline and privacy settings paths on current iOS/Android builds?

Organic Maps

Will Organic Maps OÜ sign a B2B DPA and provide a current subprocessor/hosting inventory for organisational recommendations?
What is the full list of map CDN endpoints, backup hosts, and analytics/CDN providers beyond Mythic Beasts, 44+, Cloudflare, and Firebase beta?
Is there any roadmap for independent security audit publication or formal certifications?
What contractual path exists for white-label or high-volume redistribution of .mwm packages?
How should organisations treat CoMaps vs Organic Maps when both appear in app stores for the same use case?