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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Pay As You Go 200 Lookups Per Month
Google Maps Platform
Star Rating
(50)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Maps PlatformLoqate
Star Rating
(46)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go 200 Lookups Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Loqate excels in Data Capture with a score of 9.7, highlighting its ability to efficiently gather and verify addresses, while Google Maps Platform, although strong, does not match this level of performance.
- Reviewers mention that Google Maps Platform shines in Reports Interface, achieving a perfect score of 10.0, which users appreciate for its intuitive design and comprehensive reporting capabilities, whereas Loqate's interface scored 8.7.
- G2 users indicate that Loqate's Location Verification feature is highly effective, scoring 9.0, with many praising its accuracy in confirming addresses, while Google Maps Platform's similar feature is perceived as less reliable.
- Users on G2 report that Google Maps Platform offers superior Map Design with a perfect score of 10.0, making it a preferred choice for businesses needing visually appealing maps, while Loqate's score of 8.9 falls short in this area.
- Reviewers say that Loqate's Quality of Support is a standout feature, scoring 9.2, with many users expressing satisfaction with the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, compared to Google Maps Platform's lower score of 8.5.
- Users report that Google Maps Platform provides better Data Visualization tools, scoring 10.0, which reviewers appreciate for its advanced graphical representations, while Loqate's score of 9.5, although strong, does not reach the same level of sophistication.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Maps Platform
No pricing availableLoqate
Start-up
Pay As You Go
200 Lookups Per Month
- Address capture
- Address verification
- 24/5 support
Free Trial
Google Maps Platform
No trial information availableLoqate
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
44
8.9
45
Ease of Use
9.3
48
8.8
45
Ease of Setup
9.1
39
8.6
30
Ease of Admin
8.3
13
8.3
25
Quality of Support
8.9
40
8.8
40
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
11
8.8
22
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
45
8.9
44
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
9.1
17
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
Map Creation
9.3
17
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
Analysis
8.9
15
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
Cartography
10.0
15
8.5
11
9.9
15
8.3
11
9.7
15
8.2
11
9.3
15
8.5
11
Analysis
9.3
14
7.7
11
9.3
15
8.5
11
9.3
14
8.2
11
9.3
14
8.3
11
Reporting
9.2
13
8.2
11
9.6
13
8.3
10
8.9
14
8.5
11
Business Tools
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
Customer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Revenue Operations & Intelligence (RO&I)
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
Management
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.2
13
Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.6
13
Functionality
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Management
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Location Intelligence
9.6
17
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.6
17
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
Transportation
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Email Verification
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics - Phone Verification
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
Additional Features - Phone Verification
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Phone Verification
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SAP Store
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
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
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Maps Platform and Loqate are categorized as GIS and Location Intelligence
Unique Categories
Google Maps Platform is categorized as Location Platform and Geofencing
Loqate is categorized as Phone Verification, Address Verification, Store Locator, Data Quality, Email Verification, and SAP Store
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Maps Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Loqate
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
Information Technology and Services
20.4%
Computer Software
8.2%
Marketing and Advertising
6.1%
Higher Education
6.1%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.1%
Other
55.1%
Marketing and Advertising
8.7%
Consulting
6.5%
Retail
6.5%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Hospitality
6.5%
Other
65.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
Do you provide a Service Level Agreement?
2 Comments
Official Response from Loqate
Yes, if you choose a Premium plan (for large volumes), you will automatically have access to our SLA.Read more
Loqate has no more discussions with answers
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