Google Maps Insights

What is Google Maps?

Google Maps is a web mapping platform and consumer application offered by Google. It offers satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360° interactive panoramic views of streets (Street View), real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bicycle and public transportation. It is commonly used for navigation, finding businesses and places of interest, and exploring geographic locations virtually.

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What other technologies are related to Google Maps?

Google Maps Competitor Technologies

MapPoint

MapPoint was Microsoft's business mapping software, a direct competitor providing similar functionalities as Google Maps for business applications.

mentioned alongside Google Maps in 61% (444) of relevant job posts

Waze

Waze is a navigation app focusing on real-time traffic and community-based information, directly competing with Google Maps in navigation and traffic features. Notably, Waze is now owned by Google.

mentioned alongside Google Maps in 33% (192) of relevant job posts

Mapbox

Mapbox provides mapping tools and APIs, enabling developers to create custom maps and geospatial applications, thus competing with Google Maps Platform.

mentioned alongside Google Maps in 12% (401) of relevant job posts

HERE Maps

HERE Maps offers mapping and location services for businesses and developers, directly competing with Google Maps in providing mapping data and APIs.

mentioned alongside Google Maps in 59% (66) of relevant job posts

Bing Maps

Bing Maps is Microsoft's web mapping service, a direct competitor offering similar mapping and navigation functionalities as Google Maps.

mentioned alongside Google Maps in 58% (59) of relevant job posts

Apple Maps

Apple Maps is Apple's mapping service, pre-installed on iOS devices and a direct competitor to Google Maps, providing navigation and location services.

mentioned alongside Google Maps in 29% (83) of relevant job posts

Leaflet

Leaflet is an open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps, offering a free alternative to Google Maps for developers who require custom mapping solutions.

mentioned alongside Google Maps in 7% (245) of relevant job posts

OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap is a collaborative, open-source mapping project, offering a free alternative to Google Maps with user-contributed map data.

mentioned alongside Google Maps in 13% (72) of relevant job posts