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Google Maps vs Yandex Maps: catalog facts
Google Maps	Yandex Maps
Best for: Everyday driving, transit and local search	Best for: Finding local places and routes in regions Yandex covers well
Free Free to use.	Free Free to use in the browser.
Android, iOS, Web	Web
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	Routes for public transport, driving and walking Category search for local places and services All 3 strengths for Yandex Maps Routes for public transport, driving and walking Category search for local places and services Works without an exact address
Tied to Google's data collection Offline use limited to downloaded areas	Proprietary service run by Yandex Coverage detail varies by region
Downloadable app, Web application	Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account 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 Yandex Maps yandex.com/maps Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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