# Azure Maps vs Bing Maps API Comparison | | Azure Maps | Bing Maps API | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 12 | 12 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Azure Maps | Bing Maps API | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Pricing ### Azure Maps #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Bing Maps API #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Business Intelligence | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure Maps** | N/A | N/A | | **Bing Maps API** | N/A | N/A | #### Reports | Feature | Azure Maps | Bing Maps API | |---|---|---| | **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Self Service | Feature | Azure Maps | Bing Maps API | |---|---|---| | **Calculated Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Column Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaboration / Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automodeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Advanced Analytics | Feature | Azure Maps | Bing Maps API | |---|---|---| | **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Big Data Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Building Reports | Feature | Azure Maps | Bing Maps API | |---|---|---| | **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Azure Maps | Bing Maps API | |---|---|---| | **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### GIS | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure Maps** | 8.1/10 | 8 | | **Bing Maps API** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Management | Feature | Azure Maps | Bing Maps API | |---|---|---| | **Data Capture** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Storage** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Manipulation** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Map Creation | Feature | Azure Maps | Bing Maps API | |---|---|---| | **Geocoding** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Buffer Zone Query** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Overlaying** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Publishing** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | Azure Maps | Bing Maps API | |---|---|---| | **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Streaming ** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Location Intelligence | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure Maps** | N/A | N/A | | **Bing Maps API** | N/A | N/A | #### Cartography | Feature | Azure Maps | Bing Maps API | |---|---|---| | **Map Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vector Mapping ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Overlaying** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | Azure Maps | Bing Maps API | |---|---|---| | **Predictive Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Distance Analysis ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Stream** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | Azure Maps | Bing Maps API | |---|---|---| | **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **WYSIWYG Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis) **Unique to Azure Maps (1):** [Location Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/location-intelligence) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Azure Maps | Bing Maps API | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 50.0% | 25.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 8.3% | 41.7% | | **Enterprise** | 41.7% | 33.3% | ### By Industry #### Azure Maps - **Consumer Electronics:** 16.7% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 8.3% - **Retail:** 8.3% - **Restaurants:** 8.3% - **Real Estate:** 8.3% - **Program Development:** 8.3% - **Mining & Metals:** 8.3% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 8.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 8.3% - **Computer Software:** 8.3% - **Other:** 8.3% #### Bing Maps API - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 8.3% - **Retail:** 8.3% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 8.3% - **Law Enforcement:** 8.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 8.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.3% - **Higher Education:** 8.3% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 8.3% - **Financial Services:** 8.3% - **E-Learning:** 8.3% - **Other:** 16.7% --- ## 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Top Discussions ### Azure Maps No discussions available for this product. ### Bing Maps API - Title: [Can the UI be made better?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-the-ui-be-made-better) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "olinhm" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-maps-vs-bing-maps-api)