# Top 10 LocationIQ Alternatives & Competitors
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Number of Reviews:** 25
LocationIQ is not the only option for GIS Software. Explore other competing options and alternatives. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to LocationIQ include reliability and ease of use. The best overall LocationIQ alternative is Mapbox. Other similar apps like LocationIQ are Esri ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro, AutoCAD, and BatchGeo. LocationIQ alternatives can be found in [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis) but may also be in [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) or [Field Sales Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/field-sales).


## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to LocationIQ
  - [Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/products/mapbox/reviews)
  - [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews)
  - [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews)
  - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews)
  - [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews)
  - [Badger Maps](https://www.g2.com/products/badger-maps/reviews)
  - [Geoapify](https://www.g2.com/products/geoapify/reviews)
  - [Smarty](https://www.g2.com/products/smarty-smarty/reviews)
  - [Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/products/geopointe/reviews)
  - [Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/google-maps-platform/reviews)

## Top 10 Alternatives to LocationIQ Recently Reviewed By G2 Community
Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how LocationIQ stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Computer Software, Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, and Education Management, and find the best product for your business.


  ### 1. [Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/products/mapbox/reviews)
By Mapbox
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Reviews:** 41
Mapbox is the location data platform for developers to build custom geospatial features into mobile, web, and on-premise applications. Mapbox powers navigation for people, deliveries, and vehicles everywhere.


Reviewers say compared to LocationIQ, Mapbox is:
- More expensive
- Better at support
- Easier to do business with
Categories in common with LocationIQ: [GIS](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)

**Compare:** [LocationIQ vs Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/compare/locationiq-vs-mapbox)
**Compare Mapbox with other alternatives:**
- [Mapbox vs Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/esri-arcgis-vs-mapbox)
- [Mapbox vs Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/google-earth-pro-vs-mapbox)
- [Mapbox vs AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-mapbox)
- [Mapbox vs BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/batchgeo-vs-mapbox)
- [Mapbox vs Badger Maps](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-mapbox)
- [Mapbox vs Geoapify](https://www.g2.com/compare/geoapify-vs-mapbox)
- [Mapbox vs Smarty](https://www.g2.com/compare/mapbox-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [Mapbox vs Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/compare/geopointe-vs-mapbox)
- [Mapbox vs Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/compare/google-maps-platform-vs-mapbox)

  ### 2. [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews)
By Esri
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 540
Esri ArcGIS connects maps, apps, data, and people so you can make smarter, faster decisions. It gives everyone in your organization the ability to discover, use, make, and share maps from any device, anywhere, anytime.


Reviewers say compared to LocationIQ, Esri ArcGIS is:
- More expensive
Categories in common with LocationIQ: [GIS](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)

**Compare:** [LocationIQ vs Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/esri-arcgis-vs-locationiq)
**Compare Esri ArcGIS with other alternatives:**
- [Esri ArcGIS vs Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/compare/esri-arcgis-vs-mapbox)
- [Esri ArcGIS vs Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/esri-arcgis-vs-google-earth-pro)
- [Esri ArcGIS vs AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-esri-arcgis)
- [Esri ArcGIS vs BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/batchgeo-vs-esri-arcgis)
- [Esri ArcGIS vs Badger Maps](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-esri-arcgis)
- [Esri ArcGIS vs Geoapify](https://www.g2.com/compare/esri-arcgis-vs-geoapify)
- [Esri ArcGIS vs Smarty](https://www.g2.com/compare/esri-arcgis-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [Esri ArcGIS vs Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/compare/esri-arcgis-vs-geopointe)
- [Esri ArcGIS vs Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/compare/esri-arcgis-vs-google-maps-platform)

  ### 3. [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews)
By Google
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5
**Total Reviews:** 385
Google Earth Pro is a comprehensive desktop application that offers an immersive 3D representation of the Earth's surface, combining high-resolution satellite imagery, aerial photography, and geographic information system (GIS) data. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike, it provides advanced tools for geographic analysis, visualization, and presentation. Users can explore diverse terrains, urban landscapes, and historical imagery, making it a versatile platform for various applications. Key Features and Functionality: - High-Resolution Printing: Export and print map images up to 4800x3200 pixels, suitable for detailed reports and presentations. - Historical Imagery Viewer: Access archived satellite and aerial images to analyze changes over time, such as urban development or environmental shifts. - GIS Data Import Support: Import various spatial data formats, including ESRI Shapefiles, for comprehensive geographic analysis. - Movie Creation: Record and export guided tours or area walkthroughs as video files, enhancing presentations and storytelling. - Advanced Measurement Tools: Measure 3D buildings, calculate areas of polygons or circles, and assess distances with precision. Primary Value and User Solutions: Google Earth Pro empowers users to conduct in-depth geographic analyses without the need for expensive GIS software. Its advanced features facilitate tasks such as site selection, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and educational projects. By providing access to high-resolution imagery and robust analytical tools, it enables users to visualize and interpret spatial data effectively, supporting informed decision-making and comprehensive presentations.


Reviewers say compared to LocationIQ, Google Earth Pro is:
- Better at meeting requirements
- Easier to do business with
- More usable
Categories in common with LocationIQ: [GIS](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)

**Compare:** [LocationIQ vs Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/google-earth-pro-vs-locationiq)
**Compare Google Earth Pro with other alternatives:**
- [Google Earth Pro vs Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/compare/google-earth-pro-vs-mapbox)
- [Google Earth Pro vs Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/esri-arcgis-vs-google-earth-pro)
- [Google Earth Pro vs AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-google-earth-pro)
- [Google Earth Pro vs BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/batchgeo-vs-google-earth-pro)
- [Google Earth Pro vs Badger Maps](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-google-earth-pro)
- [Google Earth Pro vs Geoapify](https://www.g2.com/compare/geoapify-vs-google-earth-pro)
- [Google Earth Pro vs Smarty](https://www.g2.com/compare/google-earth-pro-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [Google Earth Pro vs Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/compare/geopointe-vs-google-earth-pro)
- [Google Earth Pro vs Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/compare/google-earth-pro-vs-google-maps-platform)

  ### 4. [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews)
By Autodesk
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5
**Total Reviews:** 1,940
2D and 3D CAD design software tools.


Reviewers say compared to LocationIQ, AutoCAD is:
- More expensive
Categories in common with LocationIQ: [GIS](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)

**Compare:** [LocationIQ vs AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-locationiq)
**Compare AutoCAD with other alternatives:**
- [AutoCAD vs Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-mapbox)
- [AutoCAD vs Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-esri-arcgis)
- [AutoCAD vs Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-google-earth-pro)
- [AutoCAD vs BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-batchgeo)
- [AutoCAD vs Badger Maps](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-badger-maps)
- [AutoCAD vs Geoapify](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-geoapify)
- [AutoCAD vs Smarty](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [AutoCAD vs Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-geopointe)
- [AutoCAD vs Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-google-maps-platform)

  ### 5. [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews)
By BatchGeo
**Average Rating:** 4.7/5
**Total Reviews:** 1,047
BatchGeo is a free service that lets you create maps.


Reviewers say compared to LocationIQ, BatchGeo is:
- Better at support
- Easier to do business with
- More usable
Categories in common with LocationIQ: [GIS](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)

**Compare:** [LocationIQ vs BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/batchgeo-vs-locationiq)
**Compare BatchGeo with other alternatives:**
- [BatchGeo vs Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/compare/batchgeo-vs-mapbox)
- [BatchGeo vs Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/batchgeo-vs-esri-arcgis)
- [BatchGeo vs Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/batchgeo-vs-google-earth-pro)
- [BatchGeo vs AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-batchgeo)
- [BatchGeo vs Badger Maps](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-batchgeo)
- [BatchGeo vs Geoapify](https://www.g2.com/compare/batchgeo-vs-geoapify)
- [BatchGeo vs Smarty](https://www.g2.com/compare/batchgeo-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [BatchGeo vs Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/compare/batchgeo-vs-geopointe)
- [BatchGeo vs Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/compare/batchgeo-vs-google-maps-platform)

  ### 6. [Badger Maps](https://www.g2.com/products/badger-maps/reviews)
By Badger Maps, Inc
**Average Rating:** 4.7/5
**Total Reviews:** 339
Badger Maps is a route planning app designed specifically for field salespeople. It allows sales reps to automatically plan, route, and maximize their time in the field. Features such as routing, lead generation, reporting, and territory management make Badger Maps the all-in-one tool for outside sales. With Badger Maps, salespeople spend 20% less time driving and sell 22% more.


Reviewers say compared to LocationIQ, Badger Maps is:
- Better at support
- Easier to do business with
- More usable
Categories in common with LocationIQ: [GIS](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)

**Compare:** [LocationIQ vs Badger Maps](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-locationiq)
**Compare Badger Maps with other alternatives:**
- [Badger Maps vs Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-mapbox)
- [Badger Maps vs Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-esri-arcgis)
- [Badger Maps vs Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-google-earth-pro)
- [Badger Maps vs AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-badger-maps)
- [Badger Maps vs BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-batchgeo)
- [Badger Maps vs Geoapify](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-geoapify)
- [Badger Maps vs Smarty](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [Badger Maps vs Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-geopointe)
- [Badger Maps vs Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-google-maps-platform)

  ### 7. [Geoapify](https://www.g2.com/products/geoapify/reviews)
By Geoapify
**Average Rating:** 4.9/5
**Total Reviews:** 18
Maps API – map tiles, geocoding, routing, places, and more


Reviewers say compared to LocationIQ, Geoapify is:
- Better at support
- Better at meeting requirements
- Easier to set up
Categories in common with LocationIQ: [GIS](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)

**Compare:** [LocationIQ vs Geoapify](https://www.g2.com/compare/geoapify-vs-locationiq)
**Compare Geoapify with other alternatives:**
- [Geoapify vs Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/compare/geoapify-vs-mapbox)
- [Geoapify vs Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/esri-arcgis-vs-geoapify)
- [Geoapify vs Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/geoapify-vs-google-earth-pro)
- [Geoapify vs AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-geoapify)
- [Geoapify vs BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/batchgeo-vs-geoapify)
- [Geoapify vs Badger Maps](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-geoapify)
- [Geoapify vs Smarty](https://www.g2.com/compare/geoapify-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [Geoapify vs Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/compare/geoapify-vs-geopointe)
- [Geoapify vs Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/compare/geoapify-vs-google-maps-platform)

  ### 8. [Smarty](https://www.g2.com/products/smarty-smarty/reviews)
By Smarty
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5
**Total Reviews:** 316
The world's fastest (and easiest) way to standardize and validate addresses.


Reviewers say compared to LocationIQ, Smarty is:
- Easier to do business with
- Better at support
- More usable
Categories in common with LocationIQ: [GIS](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)

**Compare:** [LocationIQ vs Smarty](https://www.g2.com/compare/locationiq-vs-smarty-smarty)
**Compare Smarty with other alternatives:**
- [Smarty vs Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/compare/mapbox-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [Smarty vs Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/esri-arcgis-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [Smarty vs Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/google-earth-pro-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [Smarty vs AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [Smarty vs BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/batchgeo-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [Smarty vs Badger Maps](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [Smarty vs Geoapify](https://www.g2.com/compare/geoapify-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [Smarty vs Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/compare/geopointe-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [Smarty vs Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/compare/google-maps-platform-vs-smarty-smarty)

  ### 9. [Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/products/geopointe/reviews)
By Ascent Cloud
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5
**Total Reviews:** 284
Geopointe location-enables Salesforce allowing Customers to apply geography to business processes and streamline efficiencies. Use Geopointe to transform your Salesforce data into business insights, visualize your Salesforce data geographically and reveal hidden trends to better understand the where in your data.


Reviewers say compared to LocationIQ, Geopointe is:
- Easier to do business with
- More expensive
- Better at support
Categories in common with LocationIQ: [GIS](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)

**Compare:** [LocationIQ vs Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/compare/geopointe-vs-locationiq)
**Compare Geopointe with other alternatives:**
- [Geopointe vs Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/compare/geopointe-vs-mapbox)
- [Geopointe vs Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/esri-arcgis-vs-geopointe)
- [Geopointe vs Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/geopointe-vs-google-earth-pro)
- [Geopointe vs AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-geopointe)
- [Geopointe vs BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/batchgeo-vs-geopointe)
- [Geopointe vs Badger Maps](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-geopointe)
- [Geopointe vs Geoapify](https://www.g2.com/compare/geoapify-vs-geopointe)
- [Geopointe vs Smarty](https://www.g2.com/compare/geopointe-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [Geopointe vs Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/compare/geopointe-vs-google-maps-platform)

  ### 10. [Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/google-maps-platform/reviews)
By Google
**Average Rating:** 4.7/5
**Total Reviews:** 60
Google Maps Platform is a comprehensive suite of APIs and SDKs that enables developers to integrate dynamic, real-world mapping and location-based services into their applications. Leveraging Google's extensive geospatial data, it offers tools for creating interactive maps, providing accurate routing, and delivering detailed place information, thereby enhancing user engagement and functionality. Key Features and Functionality: - 3D Maps: Developers can create immersive, photorealistic 3D maps, offering users a more engaging and realistic navigation experience. - Aerial View: Provides pre-rendered, 3D cinematic videos of points of interest and their surroundings, enriching applications with dynamic visual content. - Dynamic Maps: Allows customization and real-time styling of interactive maps across all devices and platforms, ensuring a consistent and personalized user interface. - Dynamic Street View: Embeds 360° panoramic imagery, enabling users to explore locations virtually with real-world visuals. - Elevation Data: Offers access to elevation information for specific locations, useful for applications requiring topographical context. - Map Tiles: Enables the design of unique interfaces and interactions tailored to specific brand and design requirements, enhancing visual appeal and usability. - Maps Embed: Facilitates the addition of interactive maps or Street View panoramas to websites with simple HTTP requests, simplifying integration processes. - Photorealistic 3D Tiles: Provides access to a 3D mesh model of the real world, allowing the creation of cinematic experiences using preferred rendering tools. - Static Maps and Street View: Allows embedding of static map images or Street View panoramas into web pages without the need for JavaScript, streamlining content inclusion. - Street View Tiles: Utilizes street-level images and tile metadata to create immersive experiences, enhancing user interaction with real-world visuals. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: Google Maps Platform empowers developers to build applications that offer users accurate, real-time, and interactive mapping experiences. By integrating these tools, businesses can enhance user engagement, improve navigation and location-based services, and provide detailed geospatial insights. This platform is particularly beneficial for industries such as logistics, travel, real estate, and retail, where precise location information and mapping are crucial for operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.


Reviewers say compared to LocationIQ, Google Maps Platform is:
- More expensive
- Better at meeting requirements
- More usable
Categories in common with LocationIQ: [GIS](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)

**Compare:** [LocationIQ vs Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/compare/google-maps-platform-vs-locationiq)
**Compare Google Maps Platform with other alternatives:**
- [Google Maps Platform vs Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/compare/google-maps-platform-vs-mapbox)
- [Google Maps Platform vs Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/esri-arcgis-vs-google-maps-platform)
- [Google Maps Platform vs Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/google-earth-pro-vs-google-maps-platform)
- [Google Maps Platform vs AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-google-maps-platform)
- [Google Maps Platform vs BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/batchgeo-vs-google-maps-platform)
- [Google Maps Platform vs Badger Maps](https://www.g2.com/compare/badger-maps-vs-google-maps-platform)
- [Google Maps Platform vs Geoapify](https://www.g2.com/compare/geoapify-vs-google-maps-platform)
- [Google Maps Platform vs Smarty](https://www.g2.com/compare/google-maps-platform-vs-smarty-smarty)
- [Google Maps Platform vs Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/compare/geopointe-vs-google-maps-platform)


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