What is OpenSatNav?
OpenSatNav is an open source navigation software that provides turn-by-turn GPS navigation and route planning for personal use. It can be installed on Windows, Linux, and Android devices and used completely offline thanks to its support for offline map downloads.
Key features of OpenSatNav include:
- Turn-by-turn voice guided GPS navigation
- Support for offline map downloads so navigation is possible without an internet connection
- Route planning with customizable parameters like avoidance of tolls, highways, etc.
- Searching for Points of Interest (POIs) like gas stations, restaurants, etc.
- Support for different map providers including OpenStreetMap and TomTom
- Completely free and open source software published under GPLv3 license
Some use cases for OpenSatNav are daily commute and trip navigation, hiking/trekking with offline maps, location tracking, city sightseeing with POI discovery, and more. Its open source nature allows developers to customize and enhance it as well.