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ViaMichelin vs Google Maps: catalog facts
ViaMichelin	Google Maps
Best for: Drivers planning road trips who want cost estimates and stops	Best for: Everyday driving, transit and local search
Free Route planning on the website is available without payment.	Free Free to use.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS, Web
Fuel and toll cost estimates per journey Charging stations and stop ideas along the route All 4 strengths for ViaMichelin Fuel and toll cost estimates per journey Charging stations and stop ideas along the route Hotels and restaurants from the Michelin selection Available on web, iOS and Android	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
Focused on driving rather than walking or cycling Travel and hotel content sits alongside the planner	Tied to Google's data collection Offline use limited to downloaded areas
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for ViaMichelin viamichelin.com Catalog checked October 1, 2026	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

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