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Compare CARTO and Google Maps Platform 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
No pricing available
CARTO
Star Rating
(78)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Browse all 3 pricing plansGoogle Maps Platform
Star Rating
(53)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Maps PlatformCARTO vs Google Maps Platform
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Google Maps Platform easier to use. However, reviewers felt that CARTO is easier to set up and do business with overall. Both products were equally easy to administer.
- Reviewers felt that Google Maps Platform meets the needs of their business better than CARTO.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that CARTO is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of CARTO over Google Maps Platform.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CARTO
ENTERPRISE - SMALL
Free Trial
For smaller teams looking for advanced spatial analytics with basic enterprise capabilities.
- Starts from 3 Editors
- Starts from 15 Viewers
- 180.000 usage units per year
Google Maps Platform
No pricing availableFree Trial
CARTO
Free Trial is available
Google Maps Platform
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
49
9.5
46
Ease of Use
8.7
50
9.3
51
Ease of Setup
9.2
22
9.1
42
Ease of Admin
8.3
18
8.3
13
Quality of Support
9.1
47
8.9
42
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
20
8.2
11
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
50
8.7
46
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Self Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.2
17
Map Creation
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.0
16
Analysis
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.2
17
Cartography
8.5
27
10.0
15
8.1
27
9.9
15
8.1
26
9.7
15
8.6
27
9.3
15
Analysis
6.9
18
9.3
14
7.8
22
9.3
15
7.3
22
9.3
14
8.2
19
9.3
14
Reporting
7.8
30
9.2
13
8.5
23
9.6
13
8.0
23
8.9
14
Functionality
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Management
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Location Intelligence
Not enough data
9.6
18
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.6
18
Not enough data
9.6
16
Transportation
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.7
17
Not enough data
9.6
18
Not enough data
9.5
18
Not enough data
9.3
17
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CARTO and Google Maps Platform are categorized as Location Intelligence and GIS
Unique Categories
CARTO has no unique categories
Google Maps Platform is categorized as Location Platform and Geofencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CARTO
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Maps Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Telecommunications
12.5%
Higher Education
6.3%
Real Estate
4.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Other
67.2%
Information Technology and Services
19.2%
Marketing and Advertising
7.7%
Computer Software
7.7%
Higher Education
5.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.8%
Other
55.8%
Discussions
how do i auto refresh my data?
1 Comment
VF
Hi,
CARTO enables sync tables to make sure that data stored in your CARTO account is up to date....Read more
I missed the tableau beta test announcement -- Do you know when this integration will be available!?
1 Comment
VD
Hi Cynthia,
We've closed that beta for now and the team is exploring feature options. If you're interested in getting an update on this once we have news...Read more
What is the best way to use
4 Comments
AY
It's best to use when driving it will guide where ever you want to go with an amazing direction arrows. Read more
How secure is the information that am providing?
2 Comments
JP
Hello, regarding your question, it is a very secure application as it has all the security that Google provides for its accounts. However, a person who knows...Read more
What is Google Places used for?
2 Comments
CB
It's used for businesses and organizations to list themselves on the Web.Read more
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