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OsmAnd

Dutch open-source offline maps and multi-mode navigation app (OsmAnd B.V., Amstelveen) built on OpenStreetMap data for Android and iOS, with optional OsmAnd Cloud sync.

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OsmAnd is a mobile maps and navigation product from OsmAnd B.V. in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. It is an open-source, largely offline-first app for Android and iOS: you download compact OpenStreetMap vector maps by country or region, then browse, search, and navigate without a live internet connection.

It exists for people who travel, hike, or drive where coverage is poor, and for users who want less location-data exposure to large map platforms. Routing and guidance run on the phone once maps are present. A wide set of profiles covers car, bicycle, pedestrian, public transport, ski, boat, and more.

The concrete differentiator is plugin depth (trip recording, topography, offline Wikipedia, nautical and ski styles, OSM editing) plus a freemium, ad-free model. Source is GPLv3 on GitHub, with an F-Droid community build that does not use Google Play services.

EU-operated (NL)Open source (GPLv3)Offline OSM mapsMulti-mode navigationAd-free freemiumPlugin ecosystem

Shortlist OsmAnd when you need a Dutch-entity, GPLv3 offline OSM map and multi-mode navigation client with deep plugins (topo, Wikipedia, GPX, OSM edit) on Android/iOS. Skip when you need polished urban multi-modal search like Google Maps, sport-social outdoor planning like komoot, or a hard no-US-cloud stack—OsmAnd Cloud uses Amazon plus Scaleway, and web checkout uses FastSpring (US).

Key capabilities

Download country/region OSM vector maps to local storage for browsing, POI search, and navigation without mobile data. Free tier limits map downloads (official docs: seven); Maps+/OsmAnd+ unlocks unlimited regional packs. Manual map install avoids OsmAnd server UUID download telemetry.

On-device routing with voice guidance, re-routing, optional lane guidance, ETA, and intermediate points. Documented profiles include car/truck/motorcycle, bicycle/MTB, pedestrian, public transport, ski, horse, boat, train, moped, and straight-line options, plus online and BRouter paths.

Plugin system adds contour lines, hillshade/slope, 3D relief (Pro), offline Wikipedia/Wikivoyage, trip GPX recording, nautical and ski styles, OSM editing, external sensors, and vehicle OBD metrics. Several layers require Maps+/OsmAnd+ or Pro rather than the free download quota alone.

Official navigation docs cover Android Auto and CarPlay integration for in-vehicle map guidance. Android Auto support is tied to Google Play distribution; Huawei AppGallery Maps+ installs are documented as without Android Auto.

Application source is on GitHub under GPLv3 (app-store exception; visuals CC BY-NC-ND). Product access is freemium and ad-free: free core nav, Maps+/OsmAnd+ for unlimited maps and paid plugins, OsmAnd Pro for Cloud sync, hourly Live updates, and full Pro features—without retail prices on this page.

In één oogopslag

HQ
Amstelveen, Netherlands
Legal entity
OsmAnd B.V.
License
GPLv3 (+ app-store exception); visuals CC BY-NC-ND
Platforms
Android, iOS (F-Droid community build)
Map data
OpenStreetMap (+ Wikipedia/Wikivoyage packages)
Commercial model
Ad-free freemium; Maps+/OsmAnd+; Pro subscription

Best fit when

  • You want offline regional OSM maps and on-device routing without Google/Apple map lock-in
  • Hiking, cycling, ski, boat, or other non-car profiles matter as much as road driving
  • You value open-source client code (GPLv3) and optional F-Droid builds
  • You need GPX recording, topography layers, offline Wikipedia, or in-app OSM editing
  • Dutch legal entity and ad-free freemium packaging fit procurement/privacy shortlists

Poor fit when

  • You need always-fresh commercial POI/transit data and minimal UI learning curve (prefer Google Maps)
  • You require a signed B2B DPA, ISO/SOC, or fleet management product—none found publicly
  • Hard requirement to avoid all US-group cloud/payment processors (Cloud uses Amazon; web payments via FastSpring)
  • Commercial redistribution or white-label embedding without negotiating store/GPL exceptions

Consider instead when

  • When: You want simpler offline car navigation from another NL operator without deep OSM plugin complexity

    Consider: Magic Earth (magic_earth)

    Trade OsmAnd’s FOSS/plugin depth for a more consumer-car-oriented UX

  • When: You need commercial map data, automaker-grade mapping stack, or enterprise map products

    Consider: HERE WeGo / HERE platform (here_wego)

    Different data licensing and corporate assurance surface than OSM GPLv3 client

  • When: Primary job is sport-specific outdoor route social planning with device sync

    Consider: komoot

    komoot is outdoor route community + region unlocks; not a general offline OSM toolkit

  • When: You want everyday city maps with strong Central European coverage and tourism features

    Consider: Mapy.com (mapy_com)

    Seznam Maps product family; different UX and commercial model than OsmAnd plugins

Jurisdictie & eigendom

Juridische entiteit
OsmAnd B.V., Logger 41, 1186 RM Amstelveen, the Netherlands
VS-moeder / zeggenschap
Geen bekende VS-moeder
CLOUD Act-blootstelling (indicatief)
Medium
Hosting / residentie
On-device offline maps after download from OsmAnd map servers (UUID/IP optional on server downloads). OsmAnd Cloud (Pro) stores sync data on OsmAnd physical servers plus Scaleway and Amazon (named in privacy policy). Website payments: FastSpring (Bright Market, LLC, US) as checkout controller with possible US transfers under SCCs. App-store billing via Google/Apple/Huawei.

No known US corporate parent of OsmAnd B.V. Medium CLOUD Act exposure is indicative due to Amazon Cloud storage and FastSpring US payment processing—not a claim of legal outcome. Not legal advice.

  • Independent security / no-logs auditNot found
  • ISO 27001Not found
  • SOC 2 / SOC 3Not found
  • GDPR / EU data protectionVendor claimed
  • +3

Considerations & known limitations

  • MediumAmazon Cloud and FastSpring (US) on optional paths

    Core offline navigation can stay on-device, but Pro Cloud sync names Amazon storage and website purchases use FastSpring (US controller). Orgs with strict no-US-processor policies must avoid Cloud/web checkout paths or get written subprocessor commitments.

  • MediumNo public ISO/SOC or B2B DPA

    No ISO 27001, SOC 2, or independent audit report found on primary pages. Procurement that requires signed DPA and assurance reports must ask the vendor or choose a certified commercial map stack.

  • LowFree map download quota

    Free tier limits map downloads (official Android docs: seven). Multi-region travelers typically need Maps+/OsmAnd+ or Pro for unlimited packs and richer layers.

  • MediumNon-commercial Terms of Use

    Terms license private/personal use and require written consent for commercial integration. GPL store-distribution exception also constrains redistribution of modified store apps.

  • LowOSM data completeness varies by region

    Map quality depends on OpenStreetMap coverage and contributor activity. Strong in many EU areas; verify critical routes offline before remote travel.

Open questions for due diligence

  • Will OsmAnd B.V. sign a B2B DPA and provide a current subprocessor list (regions for Scaleway/Amazon Cloud) for organizational use?
  • Exact AWS/Scaleway regions and encryption/key management for OsmAnd Cloud customer data?
  • Any ISO 27001, SOC 2, or independent security/privacy audit roadmap?
  • Commercial licensing path and support SLA if deploying beyond private non-commercial Terms?
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Veelgestelde Vragen

The free app is ad-free with offline navigation but a limited map-download quota (Android purchase docs: seven free downloads). Maps+ (in-app/subscription) or the separate OsmAnd+ paid app unlocks unlimited map downloads, topography packages, offline Wikipedia/Wikivoyage, nautical data, and related paid plugins. OsmAnd Pro is a subscription that adds OsmAnd Cloud backup/sync, hourly Live updates, 3D relief and other Pro-only items, plus cross-platform restore via Cloud. Confirm current packaging on the official purchases docs—retail prices are not listed here.

Controller is OsmAnd B.V. (Amstelveen, NL). Map downloads from OsmAnd servers may send a rotating UUID, IP, and region list for capacity/fair use (disable UUID in app privacy settings; manual installs skip it). OsmAnd Cloud stores account email/token and synced user content on OsmAnd servers plus Scaleway and Amazon per the privacy policy. Website checkout uses FastSpring (US LLC) as payment controller, with possible US/out-of-EU processing under SCCs. App stores handle their own billing. No public full subprocessor register was found; treat transfer risk as partial, not eliminated by Dutch HQ alone.

Yes for core map view and offline routing inside downloaded regions: navigation, re-routing, and many layers work without network. Features that still need connectivity include map downloads/updates, OsmAnd Live hourly updates, online tile layers, Mapillary, weather, Cloud sync, and some online routing options. Offline capability is only as good as the regions you have stored and the update cadence of your plan.

Terms grant a license for private, non-commercial use and require prior written consent for commercial integration or embedding. There is no public enterprise DPA, ISO/SOC package, or fleet admin console found in this research. Individual staff can use OsmAnd personally; for org-mandated commercial deployment, contact OsmAnd for licensing and ask for DPA, subprocessors, and support SLAs—or shortlist commercial map SDKs (e.g. HERE) instead.

Client code is published under GPLv3 with an explicit exception: publishing applications using OsmAnd GPLv3 code to app stores (Google Play, Apple, Huawei, etc.) requires written permission. Visual assets are under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 (no commercial use or derivatives of those elements without agreement). F-Droid hosts community builds (OsmAnd~). Read the full LICENSE on GitHub before forking or redistributing.