Compare Google Maps Platform and Salesforce Maps 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Google Maps Platform
Star Rating
(36)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Maps PlatformSalesforce Maps
Star Rating
(479)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Salesforce MapsSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Salesforce Maps excels in territory mapping, with a score of 8.2, allowing for effective custom territory mapping and strategic selling, while Google Maps Platform shines in geocoding with a score of 9.6, making it easier to convert addresses into geographic coordinates.
- Reviewers mention that Salesforce Maps has a robust data visualization feature with a score of 8.3, but Google Maps Platform outperforms it with a score of 9.5, providing superior options for visual representation of data on maps.
- G2 users highlight that Salesforce Maps offers a solid routing functionality with a score of 8.5, but Google Maps Platform's routing capabilities are more advanced, particularly in dynamic routing, which received a score of 9.0, allowing for real-time adjustments based on traffic conditions.
- Users on G2 report that Salesforce Maps has a decent reporting interface with a score of 8.4, but Google Maps Platform stands out with a perfect score of 10.0, providing users with comprehensive and customizable reporting options.
- Reviewers say that Salesforce Maps has a good quality of support with a score of 8.8, but Google Maps Platform's support is slightly lower at 8.5, indicating that Salesforce may provide a more responsive customer service experience.
- Users report that Salesforce Maps is particularly strong in location intelligence features, scoring 9.3 for store locators and location fraud detection, while Google Maps Platform also excels in location-based marketing with a score of 9.7, making it a strong contender for businesses focused on location-driven strategies.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Maps Platform
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
32
8.7
237
Ease of Use
9.0
35
8.1
400
Ease of Setup
8.7
26
7.8
283
Ease of Admin
8.4
15
8.1
128
Quality of Support
8.5
29
8.8
218
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
13
9.1
128
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
33
8.9
236
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
9.7
11
7.0
5
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
7.4
7
9.5
11
8.3
7
Map Creation
9.6
12
8.3
5
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
7.7
5
8.9
11
8.3
5
Analysis
9.0
10
8.3
5
9.2
10
8.6
6
9.5
10
Not enough data
Cartography
10.0
7
8.5
41
9.8
7
7.9
32
9.8
7
8.6
39
9.4
6
8.2
39
Analysis
8.6
6
8.0
32
9.2
6
8.4
39
9.2
6
8.2
35
8.9
6
8.3
32
Reporting
8.7
5
8.4
31
9.3
5
8.1
24
9.4
6
8.3
25
Routing
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.3
39
Not enough data
8.4
39
Scheduling
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
8.5
39
Optimization
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.6
39
Analytics
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
8.8
38
Functionality
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Territory Mapping
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.1
27
Route Planning
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.8
29
Sales Performance Management
Not enough data
7.5
24
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
8.8
27
Presentation and Forms
Not enough data
6.7
20
Not enough data
7.2
23
Not enough data
7.8
24
Location Intelligence
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Transportation
9.2
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Maps Platform and Salesforce Maps are categorized as GIS and Location Intelligence
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Maps Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Salesforce Maps
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
16.7%
Computer Software
13.9%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Education Management
8.3%
Retail
5.6%
Other
47.2%
Financial Services
6.2%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Information Technology and Services
5.2%
Medical Devices
4.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.3%
Other
74.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Google Maps Platform
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
The key winner with the Google Maps API is the all-too-familiar Google Maps interface that we're so accustomed to using their flagship product. It's easy to understand and navigate for users that are not very technologically inclined. Also, there are enough...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Kunal G.
Verified User in Education Management
Nothing to dislike but one thing is that it takes auto debit card which is not available to all user as user are student and working on their project so they cannot access the this card as many card does'nt provide auto debit option due to which they can...
Salesforce Maps
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Richard L.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
MapAnything is a great product that allows for our users to have better overview of our accounts and contacts geographically. The app takes care of all the heavy lifting on the back-end allowing for business users to focus on the most important aspect......
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
some of our standard processes were incompatible
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
The key winner with the Google Maps API is the all-too-familiar Google Maps interface that we're so accustomed to using their flagship product. It's easy to understand and navigate for users that are not very technologically inclined. Also, there are enough...
Richard L.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
MapAnything is a great product that allows for our users to have better overview of our accounts and contacts geographically. The app takes care of all the heavy lifting on the back-end allowing for business users to focus on the most important aspect......
Kunal G.
Verified User in Education Management
Nothing to dislike but one thing is that it takes auto debit card which is not available to all user as user are student and working on their project so they cannot access the this card as many card does'nt provide auto debit option due to which they can...
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
some of our standard processes were incompatible
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
Which CRM Platforms do you support?
1 comment
Official Response from Salesforce Maps
We currently support clients of both Salesforce and ServiceNow. If you don't currently have a CRM, we can also deploy using our Stand-alone application...Read more
How does your pricing work? Do you charge per user, per vehicle, per driver?
1 comment
Official Response from Salesforce Maps
We price by the # of users and charge a price per user. We have 4 different editions of our product offering different ranges of functionality. Our...Read more
What are the most common use-cases for clients of MapAnything?
1 comment
Official Response from Salesforce Maps
We support any use-case for someone wishing to visualize their data on a map. The most common use-cases across our 2,100 clients are:
- Field Sales...Read more
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