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Compare Google Maps Platform and LocationIQ 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (39.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Google 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 PlatformLocationIQ
Star Rating
(25)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about LocationIQGoogle Maps Platform vs LocationIQ
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Google Maps Platform easier to use. However, LocationIQ is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with LocationIQ overall.
- Reviewers felt that Google Maps Platform meets the needs of their business better than LocationIQ.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Google Maps Platform is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Google Maps Platform over LocationIQ.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Maps Platform
No pricing availableLocationIQ
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Maps Platform
No trial information availableLocationIQ
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.5
46
8.9
16
Ease of Use
9.3
51
8.9
16
Ease of Setup
9.1
42
9.2
6
Ease of Admin
8.3
13
9.3
5
Quality of Support
8.9
42
8.5
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
11
8.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
46
8.3
14
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
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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
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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
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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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
8.3
10
9.2
16
8.0
10
9.0
16
8.3
10
9.2
17
8.1
8
Map Creation
9.4
18
8.9
11
8.9
14
7.5
8
9.0
14
7.8
9
9.0
16
8.5
10
Analysis
8.9
15
7.4
9
9.2
16
8.1
9
9.2
17
8.5
10
Cartography
10.0
15
Not enough data
9.9
15
Not enough data
9.7
15
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
Analysis
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
Reporting
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.6
13
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
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
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
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Maps Platform and LocationIQ are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
LocationIQ has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Maps Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
LocationIQ
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
19.2%
Marketing and Advertising
7.7%
Computer Software
7.7%
Higher Education
5.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.8%
Other
55.8%
Information Technology and Services
17.4%
Computer Software
17.4%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
8.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
8.7%
Staffing and Recruiting
4.3%
Other
43.5%
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
LocationIQ has no discussions with answers
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