Maps · Germany (DE)
Mapz
A privacy-focused map service for developers and businesses.
The switch
Google Maps→Mapzalso replaces Mapbox
About
Mapz offers a customizable and privacy-conscious mapping solution, providing tiles and APIs for various applications. It emphasizes data sovereignty and user control.
Why we recommend it
- Privacy-focused
- Customizable maps
EU vs USA
Mapz vs Google Maps
Side-by-side on jurisdiction, data residency, and the rules that decide who can actually read your data.
Criteria
🇪🇺 Mapz
🇺🇸 Google Maps
Headquarters
Germany
Mountain View, CA, USA
Jurisdiction
Germany
USA (CLOUD Act, FISA 702)
Data location
Germany
Global, US-controlled
GDPR-native
Yes
No
CLOUD Act / FISA exposed
No
Yes
Ad tracking
No
Yes
End-to-end encryption
No
No
Open source
No
No
Ownership
Private
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)
Founded
2018
2005
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Mapz vs the US incumbents
See all European alternatives to Google Maps and Mapbox.