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Google My Maps vs Wanderlog: catalog facts
Google My Maps	Wanderlog
Best for: Making and sharing a custom map for a trip or event	Best for: Groups planning a road trip or holiday itinerary together
Free Free with a Google account.	Free The site describes the planner as free to use.
Web	Android, iOS, Web
Import places from spreadsheets Collaborative editing and public publishing All 3 strengths for Google My Maps Import places from spreadsheets Collaborative editing and public publishing Maps embed in websites and open in Google Maps on mobile	Itinerary and map shown in one view Collaborative planning with friends All 4 strengths for Wanderlog Itinerary and map shown in one view Collaborative planning with friends Route marking and map optimisation Can import travel details from email
Requires a Google account and stores maps in Google Drive Limited analysis compared with GIS software	Hosted service, so trip data lives on Wanderlog's servers Not open source
Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Google My Maps google.com/maps/about/mymaps Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Wanderlog wanderlog.com Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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