What is the best alternative to Open Streetmap MCP?

The top-rated alternatives to Open Streetmap MCP in the Location Services category include Thinair Geo, Gis MCP Server, Geowire. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Open Streetmap MCP alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Open Streetmap MCP and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Open Streetmap MCP free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Open Streetmap MCP with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Location Services• MCP Alternatives Guide

Best Alternatives to Open Streetmap MCP

Looking for an alternative to Open Streetmap MCP? Whether you need a different runtime environment, custom authentication support, or alternative API integrations in the Location Services ecosystem, we have cataloged and compared the top alternative MCP servers below.

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Open Streetmap MCP Overview

The jagan-shanmugam/open-streetmap-mcp MCP server exposes OpenStreetMap location services and geospatial data through MCP tools and resources. It supports address geocoding, reverse geocoding, nearby place discovery, routing, category searches, meeting-point suggestions, and several local-area analyses. Install it as the osm-mcp-server package with uvx and connect it to MCP hosts such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf. Reach for it when an agent needs structured geographic lookups, map-related context, or location comparisons.

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
Open Streetmap MCP (Target)	uvx	No auth required	Free	224	—	Current
Thinair Geo	npx	OAuth	Freemium	1	—	Compare →
Gis MCP Server	uvx	No auth required	Free	4	—	Compare →
Geowire	npx	No auth required	Free	—	—	Compare →
Geojp	npx	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	—	—	Compare →
MCP Google Map	npx	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	462	—	Compare →
France Data MCP	npx	No auth required	Free	3	—	Compare →
Emem	uvx	No auth required	Free	60	—	Compare →
Mappls MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	3	—	Compare →
Geoserver MCP	Remote (SSE)	Other	Free	92	—	Compare →
Stadiamaps MCP Server Ts	—	API key	Freemium	25	—	Compare →
MCP Geo	—	No auth required	Free	34	—	Compare →
Geoapify	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →

Detailed Evaluation of Open Streetmap MCP Alternatives

Thinair Geo

Runtime: npx

Hosted MCP server for geocoding, routing, traffic, weather, place search, and fleet-focused geospatial analysis.

Key Features:

Forward, reverse, batch, structured, and intersection geocoding

Routing for auto, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle profiles

Truck presets with hazmat, dimension, weight, and time-distance constraints

1 0 1

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Gis MCP Server

Runtime: uvx

MCP server offering geospatial tools including geocoding, routing, elevation, spatial analysis, and geospatial file I/O.

Key Features:

Geocoding and reverse geocoding via Nominatim/OSM or Pelias

Batch geocoding up to 10 addresses per request

Elevation data and elevation profiles along paths

2 0 4

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Geowire

Runtime: npx

Aggregates place, routing, geocoding, demographic, and area-analysis data from multiple providers through MCP.

Key Features:

Multi-provider place search with deduplication

Geocoding and reverse geocoding

Directions, distance matrices, and isochrones

3 0

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Geojp

Runtime: npx

Japan geodata MCP server for cadastral parcel lookup, reverse geocoding, and address matching.

Key Features:

Chiban parcel lookup

Japanese reverse geocoding

Partial-address geocoding

3 0

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MCP Google Map

Runtime: npx

Google Maps MCP tools for geocoding, place search, routing, weather, air quality, maps, and local ranking.

Key Features:

18 Google Maps tools

Stdio and Streamable HTTP transports

Standalone exec CLI mode

4 0 462

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France Data MCP

Runtime: npx

Cross-reference French public data on healthcare, businesses, demographics, geocoding, and property activity.

Key Features:

Cross-references 13 French public data sources

Searches FINESS, RPPS, Ameli, SIRENE, and healthcare center records

Provides commune lookup, address geocoding, and reverse geocoding

1 0 3

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Emem

Runtime: uvx

Returns signed, citeable Earth facts for place-based questions through a public MCP endpoint.

Key Features:

Signed, content-addressed facts

Place lookup to cell64 addresses

Elevation and environmental context

9 0 60

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Mappls MCP

Runtime: npx

MCP server for Mappls (MapMyIndia) — India-first maps API for AI agents

2 0 3

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Geoserver MCP

Runtime: Remote (SSE)

Connects MCP-compatible AI clients to GeoServer for REST administration, spatial queries, OGC services, and map generation.

Key Features:

GeoServer REST API access over MCP

Workspace, layer, and layer group management

Datastore and coveragestore management

4 0 92

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Stadiamaps MCP Server Ts

Runtime not confirmed

TypeScript MCP server providing Stadia Maps APIs for geocoding, routing, time zones, and static maps.

Key Features:

Current time and detailed time zone info

Address lookup and place (POI) search

Static map image generation with markers and routes

1 0 25

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MCP Geo

Runtime not confirmed

Geocode addresses, reverse-geocode coordinates, and calculate distances using configurable Nominatim, ArcGIS, or Bing providers.

Key Features:

Forward geocoding with formatted addresses and coordinates

Reverse geocoding for coordinate pairs

Detailed geocoding results with bounding boxes when supported

2 0 34

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Geoapify

Runtime: Remote (SSE)

Geoapify MCP — wraps the Geoapify Location Platform (geoapify.com)

0 0

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Best Alternatives to Open Streetmap MCP

Open Streetmap MCP Overview

Specification Matrix: Open Streetmap MCP vs Alternatives

Detailed Evaluation of Open Streetmap MCP Alternatives

Thinair Geo

Gis MCP Server

Geowire

Geojp

MCP Google Map

France Data MCP

Emem

Mappls MCP

Geoserver MCP

Stadiamaps MCP Server Ts

MCP Geo

Geoapify

Frequently Asked Questions: Open Streetmap MCP Alternatives