MapQuest vs Google Maps

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

MapQuest is a Travel & Location solution with tags like maps, directions, traffic, route-planning.

It boasts features such as 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 pros including 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.

On the other hand, Google Maps is a Travel & Location product tagged with maps, navigation, directions, traffic, satellite-view.

Its standout features include 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 it shines with pros like 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.

Feature	MapQuest	Google Maps
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Primary Category	Travel & Location	Travel & Location

Product Overview

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.

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.

Key Features Comparison

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

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

Pros & Cons Analysis

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

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

Pricing Comparison

MapQuest

• Free

Google Maps

• Free
• Freemium
• Custom Pricing