OSRM
Maps & GISHigh-performance routing engine for OpenStreetMap
Replaces Google Directions API
4 self-hosted Google Directions API alternatives
Google Directions API is a popular proprietary tool in the maps & gis space. These open-source apps let you replace Google Directions API with software you host and control yourself.
Best self-hosted Google Directions API alternatives
GraphHopper
Maps & GISFast and flexible open-source routing engine
Replaces Google Directions API
Valhalla
Maps & GISOpen-source routing engine with multimodal support
Replaces Google Directions API
openrouteservice
Maps & GISRouting, isochrones, and matrix API on OpenStreetMap
Replaces Google Directions API
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Switching from Google Directions API
Moving off Google Directions API means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.