Google Maps

by Google · Mountain View, United States · Since 2005

Maps and navigation.

Travel, transport & ride apps Shopping & quick commerce appsFreeMobile app

Starting price: Free
Free trial / plan: Always free; Start without a card
Deployment: Cloud; Web, Android & iOS
App Advisor rating: 3.6; transparency & India fit

What is Google Maps?

Google Maps is travel, transport & ride apps from Google, based in Mountain View, United States and has been building software since 2005. Maps and navigation.

Travel and transport apps book flights, trains, buses, hotels and cabs. Business users care about GST invoices, corporate accounts and expense integration; consumers care about price and cancellation terms.

It is completely free to use. Beyond travel, transport & ride apps, Google Maps also covers shopping & quick commerce apps.

What works well

+Completely free to use
+21 years in business — a mature, stable product
+Native mobile apps for work on the go
+Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run

What to watch out for

−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Google Maps features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Google Maps adds. Verify depth in a demo.

Flight, train and bus booking
Hotel and holiday packages
Cab and bike rides
GST invoices for business travel
Corporate travel accounts
Cancellation and refunds
Loyalty and wallets
Trip management
Mobile apps for Android and iOS
Free plan to start without a card

Google Maps pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How Google Maps charges. Google Maps is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on maps.google.com.

Specifications

Category: Travel, transport & ride apps, Shopping & quick commerce apps
Vendor: Google
Headquarters: Mountain View, United States
Founded: 2005
Pricing model: Free
Starting price: Free
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web, Android, iOS
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

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Google Maps — frequently asked questions

What is Google Maps?+

Google Maps is travel, transport & ride apps by Google. Maps and navigation.

How much does Google Maps cost?+

Google Maps is free to use.

Does Google Maps offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Google Maps offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Google Maps made in India?+

No. Google Maps is developed by Google in Mountain View, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Google Maps best suited for?+

Google Maps suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for travel, transport & ride apps with shopping & quick commerce apps.

What are the best alternatives to Google Maps?+

Popular alternatives in travel, transport & ride apps include Cleartrip for Business, Zoho Learn, Metropolis App. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Google Maps deployed?+

Google Maps is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.