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Yandex Maps vs 2GIS: catalog facts
Yandex Maps	2GIS
Best for: Finding local places and routes in regions Yandex covers well	Best for: Finding businesses and getting around in cities that 2GIS covers
Free Free to use in the browser.	Free Free to use; 2GIS earns money from business advertising.
Web	Web
Routes for public transport, driving and walking Category search for local places and services All 3 strengths for Yandex Maps Routes for public transport, driving and walking Category search for local places and services Works without an exact address	Detailed business listings with hours, photos and phone numbers Address search and route planning All 3 strengths for 2GIS Detailed business listings with hours, photos and phone numbers Address search and route planning Browse places by category such as food, groceries or ATMs
Proprietary service run by Yandex Coverage detail varies by region	Coverage is limited to the cities and countries 2GIS supports Includes advertising for businesses
Web application	Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Yandex Maps yandex.com/maps Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for 2GIS 2gis.com Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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