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What are some alternatives to Google Maps?

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I’m sick of using google maps, they started putting gigantic ads for stores on the map and I’m tired of them tracking me. So I ask you Lemmy, what should I switch to?!

EDIT: Was not expecting so many replies, thank you Lemmy! I am checking out Open Street Maps currently thanks for the recommendations!

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pingveno@lemmy.ml
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I love OSM in so many ways, but unfortunately its address resolver is kinda garbage compared to Google Maps. For example, the string “10392 SE 23, portland, or, usa” correctly resolves to what I meant, “10392 SE 23rd Ave, Milwaukie, OR, USA” in Google Maps. OSM needs the exact city (Milwaukie is a suburb of Portland) and the “rd” on 23 to resolve.

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laughterlaughter@lemmy.world
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Then write to their support team, not just rant here. And donate too.

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mub@lemmy.ml
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I don’t think they’ll ever get address and Street information right. It needs a plugin that links gmaps street info into osm.

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