Yahoo! Maps vs MapQuest

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

Yahoo! Maps is a Travel & Location solution with tags like maps, directions, traffic, imagery, yahoo.

It boasts features such as Interactive maps, Aerial and street-level imagery, Driving directions, Traffic information and pros including Free to use, Provides basic mapping and navigation features, Integrates with other Yahoo! services.

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	Yahoo! Maps	MapQuest
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Primary Category	Travel & Location	Travel & Location

Product Overview

Yahoo! Maps

Description: Yahoo! Maps is a free online map service that provides interactive maps, aerial and street-level imagery, driving directions, and traffic information. Owned by Yahoo!, it competes with other popular mapping services like Google Maps and Bing Maps.

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

Yahoo! Maps Features

• Interactive maps
• Aerial and street-level imagery
• Driving directions
• Traffic information

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

Yahoo! Maps

Pros

• Free to use
• Provides basic mapping and navigation features
• Integrates with other Yahoo! services

Cons

• Limited features compared to competitors
• Less frequent updates and data improvements than Google Maps
• Declining user base as other mapping services become more popular

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

Yahoo! Maps

• Free

MapQuest

• Free