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MapQuest vs Scout Maps: catalog facts
MapQuest	Scout Maps

Best for: Planning road trips in North America from a browser	Best for: Commuters with a car that has Google built-in
Free Free to use and supported by advertising.	Free + paid options Free to install; catalog sources list some features as paid.
Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	Android, iOS
Route planner for multi-stop trips Live traffic and road conditions Web and mobile apps	Runs in cars with Google built-in Dynamic speed limit alerts Predictive routing for regular commutes
Advertising throughout the site Focused mainly on the United States and Canada	Predictive features rely on observing your travel patterns Oriented towards the US market
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for MapQuest mapquest.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Scout Maps scoutgps.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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