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Yandex Maps vs MapQuest: catalog facts
Yandex Maps	MapQuest
Best for: Finding local places and routes in regions Yandex covers well	Best for: Planning road trips in North America from a browser
Free Free to use in the browser.	Free Free to use and supported by advertising.
Web	Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
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	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
Proprietary service run by Yandex Coverage detail varies by region	Advertising throughout the site Focused mainly on the United States and Canada
Web application	Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account 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 Yandex Maps yandex.com/maps Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for MapQuest mapquest.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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