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Scout Maps vs MapQuest: catalog facts
Scout Maps	MapQuest
Best for: Commuters with a car that has Google built-in	Best for: Planning road trips in North America from a browser
Free + paid options Free to install; catalog sources list some features as paid.	Free Free to use and supported by advertising.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
Runs in cars with Google built-in Dynamic speed limit alerts All 3 strengths for Scout Maps Runs in cars with Google built-in Dynamic speed limit alerts Predictive routing for regular commutes	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
Predictive features rely on observing your travel patterns Oriented towards the US market	Advertising throughout the site Focused mainly on the United States and Canada
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
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 Scout Maps scoutgps.com 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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