Google Maps vs 2GIS

Struggling to choose between Google Maps and 2GIS? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Google Maps is a Travel & Location solution with tags like maps, navigation, directions, traffic, satellite-view.

It boasts features such as Directions & navigation, Real-time traffic information, Street View, Satellite imagery, Local business information, Public transit information, Biking & walking routes, 3D maps, Location sharing & tracking, Customizable maps, Offline access, AR navigation, Indoor maps, Route planning, Geocoding & reverse geocoding and pros including User-friendly interface, Accurate maps & navigation, Real-time traffic updates, Comprehensive features, Free to use, Works across devices, Customizable, AR & indoor mapping, Offline access, Developer APIs available.

On the other hand, 2GIS is a Travel & Location product tagged with maps, navigation, business-directory, reviews.

Its standout features include Detailed maps for over 1800 cities worldwide, Business directory with contact info, hours, photos, Reviews and ratings for local businesses, Route planning and turn-by-turn navigation, Public transit maps and schedules, AR mode for exploring area around you, Offline maps available, Gas station finder, Parking finder, and it shines with pros like Very detailed maps, Huge database of local businesses, Navigation works offline, Completely free to use.

Feature	Google Maps	2GIS
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Travel & Location	Travel & Location

Product Overview

Google Maps

Description: Google Maps is a web mapping service developed by Google. It offers satellite imagery, street maps, 360° panoramic views of streets, real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bicycle and air, or public transportation.

2GIS

Description: 2GIS is a free mobile map and business directory app and website. It provides detailed maps, business listings, reviews, and navigation for over 1800 cities in Russia, CIS, Europe, Asia and America.

Key Features Comparison

Google Maps Features

• Directions & navigation
• Real-time traffic information
• Street View
• Satellite imagery
• Local business information
• Public transit information
• Biking & walking routes
• 3D maps
• Location sharing & tracking
• Customizable maps
• Offline access
• AR navigation
• Indoor maps
• Route planning
• Geocoding & reverse geocoding

2GIS Features

• Detailed maps for over 1800 cities worldwide
• Business directory with contact info, hours, photos
• Reviews and ratings for local businesses
• Route planning and turn-by-turn navigation
• Public transit maps and schedules
• AR mode for exploring area around you
• Offline maps available
• Gas station finder
• Parking finder

Pros & Cons Analysis

Google Maps

Pros

• User-friendly interface
• Accurate maps & navigation
• Real-time traffic updates
• Comprehensive features
• Free to use
• Works across devices
• Customizable
• AR & indoor mapping
• Offline access
• Developer APIs available

Cons

• Privacy concerns
• Requires internet access (except offline areas)
• Limited customization in free version
• Occasional glitches with directions
• Can be data heavy
• Ad-supported

2GIS

Pros

• Very detailed maps
• Huge database of local businesses
• Navigation works offline
• Completely free to use

Cons

• Limited availability outside of Russia/CIS
• Fewer details for non-Russian cities
• Some translations to English could be improved
• No integration with other map apps

Pricing Comparison

Google Maps

• Free
• Freemium
• Custom Pricing

2GIS

• Freemium