Yandex Maps

A web map for finding places and planning routes by public transport, car or on foot.

FreeProprietaryWeb

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About Yandex Maps

Yandex Maps is an online map with place search and route planning. You can search by category, such as restaurants, hotels, pharmacies, gas stations, ATMs and hospitals, and find a destination even without an exact address.

Routes can be planned for public transport, driving or walking. It suits people looking for local businesses and directions, particularly in regions where Yandex has detailed coverage.

Strengths

  • Routes for public transport, driving and walking
  • Category search for local places and services
  • Works without an exact address

Limitations

  • Proprietary service run by Yandex
  • Coverage detail varies by region

Details

Pricing
FreeFree to use in the browser.
License
Proprietary
Developer
Yandex
Platforms
Web
How it runs
Web application
Account
Not required
Best suited for
Finding local places and routes in regions Yandex covers well
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

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