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ViaMichelin vs MapQuest: catalog facts
ViaMichelinMapQuest

Best for: Drivers planning road trips who want cost estimates and stops

Best for: Planning road trips in North America from a browser

Free

Route planning on the website is available without payment.

Free

Free to use and supported by advertising.

Android, iOS, Web Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
  • 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
  • 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
  • Focused on driving rather than walking or cycling
  • Travel and hotel content sits alongside the planner
  • Advertising throughout the site
  • Focused mainly on the United States and Canada
Downloadable app, Web application 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
Sources for ViaMichelin

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

Sources for MapQuest

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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