Google Maps vs MapQuest

Struggling to choose between Google Maps and MapQuest? 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, MapQuest is a Travel & Location product tagged with maps, directions, traffic, route-planning.

Its standout features include Interactive maps, Driving directions, Traffic information, Route planning, POI search, Street view, Aerial imagery, Reverse geocoding, Customizable maps, Mobile apps, Navigation, Real-time traffic, Gas prices, Roadside assistance, and it shines with pros like Free to use, No subscription required, Good coverage in North America, Easy to use interface, Mobile apps available, Real-time traffic information, Gas prices along route, Roadside assistance integration.

Feature	Google Maps	MapQuest
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.

MapQuest

Description: MapQuest is a free online mapping service that provides driving directions, traffic information, route planning, and interactive maps. It competes with Google Maps and Bing Maps.

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

MapQuest Features

• Interactive maps
• Driving directions
• Traffic information
• Route planning
• POI search
• Street view
• Aerial imagery
• Reverse geocoding
• Customizable maps
• Mobile apps
• Navigation
• Real-time traffic
• Gas prices
• Roadside assistance

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

MapQuest

Pros

• Free to use
• No subscription required
• Good coverage in North America
• Easy to use interface
• Mobile apps available
• Real-time traffic information
• Gas prices along route
• Roadside assistance integration

Cons

• Limited international coverage
• No public transit directions
• Less accurate than competitors
• Dated interface
• Limited customization options
• No offline maps or navigation

Pricing Comparison

Google Maps

• Free
• Freemium
• Custom Pricing

MapQuest

• Free