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Vela

Vela is a free, open-source maps and navigation app for Android. Maps and turn-by-turn navigation for Android without Google Play Services: the best of open map data, with Google lookups by choice. It has 2,233 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license.

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About Vela

The best of OpenStreetMap and Google Maps, in one app. Live traffic, real place data and turn-by-turn navigation, with no Google account, no Play Services and no Google code on your phone.

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FAQ

Vela FAQ

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Is Vela free and open source?

Yes. Vela's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free.

How do I install Vela?

Vela publishes releases on GitHub (latest: v0.5.2621); download the build for your device from the repository's Releases page, or build it from source by following the README.

Is Vela still maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 26, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.