Compare Google Maps Platform and OpenStreetMap

At a Glance
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform
Star Rating
(56)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Maps Platform
OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap
Star Rating
(19)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenStreetMap

Google Maps Platform vs OpenStreetMap

  • Reviewers felt that Google Maps Platform meets the needs of their business better than OpenStreetMap.
  • 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 OpenStreetMap.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Maps Platform
No pricing available
OpenStreetMap
No pricing available
Free Trial
Google Maps Platform
No trial information available
OpenStreetMap
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
48
8.9
14
Ease of Use
9.3
53
8.5
14
Ease of Setup
9.1
44
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
14
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.9
43
7.9
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
12
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
48
7.5
14
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
7.7
11
9.2
16
7.8
10
9.0
16
7.5
10
9.3
18
8.5
12
Map Creation
9.4
19
8.9
12
8.9
14
8.0
9
9.0
14
8.5
12
9.0
16
7.4
12
Analysis
8.9
15
7.8
9
9.2
16
6.5
10
9.3
18
7.4
7
9.4
17
Not enough data
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
9.4
16
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
10.0
5
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
9.5
23
Not enough data
Location Intelligence
9.6
19
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.6
18
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
Transportation
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.7
18
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
Google Maps Platform
OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps Platform and OpenStreetMap are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform is categorized as Location Platform, Geofencing, and Location Intelligence
OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
57.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.8%
OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform
Information Technology and Services
18.5%
Computer Software
7.4%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Higher Education
5.6%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
57.4%
OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap
Computer Software
11.1%
Accounting
5.6%
Apparel & Fashion
5.6%
Civil Engineering
5.6%
Computer Games
5.6%
Other
66.7%
Alternatives
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform Alternatives
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Esri ArcGIS
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MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro
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Radar
Radar
Add Radar
BatchGeo
BatchGeo
Add BatchGeo
OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap Alternatives
Esri ArcGIS
Esri ArcGIS
Add Esri ArcGIS
Mapbox
Mapbox
Add Mapbox
Azure Maps
Azure Maps
Add Azure Maps
GeoServer
GeoServer
Add GeoServer
Discussions
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform Discussions
What is the best way to use
4 Comments
Abdu Y.
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
James P.
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
Christopher B.
CB
It's used for businesses and organizations to list themselves on the Web.Read more
OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
OpenStreetMap has no discussions with answers