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Google Maps vs MapQuest: catalog facts
Google Maps	MapQuest
Best for: Everyday driving, transit and local search	Best for: Planning road trips in North America from a browser
Free Free to use.	Free Free to use and supported by advertising.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
Real-time traffic and lane guidance Public transit directions All 4 strengths for Google Maps Real-time traffic and lane guidance Public transit directions Street View imagery Extensive local business listings	Route planner for multi-stop trips Live traffic and road conditions All 3 strengths for MapQuest Route planner for multi-stop trips Live traffic and road conditions Web and mobile apps
Tied to Google's data collection Offline use limited to downloaded areas	Advertising throughout the site Focused mainly on the United States and Canada
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Google Maps google.com/maps play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/google-maps/id585027354 Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for MapQuest mapquest.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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