--- description: Review of Google Maps Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Google Maps | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [GIS Software](/directory/3501/gis/software) > [Google Maps](/software/322758/google-maps) # Google Maps Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/322758/google-maps Page: 1 / 75\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/322758/google-maps?page=2) > Google Maps is a cloud-based GIS software that allows businesses to create and manage maps, in addition to providing navigation services. It is used by businesses of all kinds, from restaurants to construction companies. Google Maps allows organization to add markers that appear on their map, as well as pop-up balloons containing information about the marker's location. Users can also customize the appearance of these markers, so they match the brand or logo. Businesses can create routes between multiple locations on their map with Google Maps. This feature helps them plan how they will get from one place to another and provides information about how long it will take to get there. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 1832 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 1832 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Free to use and download. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - 3D Imaging - API - Colour Codes/Icons - Data Visualisation - Geocoding - Geographic Maps - Geolocation - Labeling - Location Tracking - Map Creation - Map Sharing - Route Optimisation - Spatial Analysis ## Integrations (3 total) - Gmail - Google Calendar - WhatsApp ## Support Options - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [GIS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3501/gis/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[ArcGIS](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/125656/arcgis) — 4.6/5 (503 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Google maps review" — 5.0/5 > **Megan** | *13 November 2025* | Commercial Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What i like the most about google maps is how easy it is to get to where im going if i don't know the way and it tells you if there is road work or a object in the road > > **Cons**: I don't think i can say there is anything i least like about google maps i love it been using them for years ----- ### "Google Maps Is A Life Saver" — 5.0/5 > **Stephen** | *1 May 2025* | Chemicals | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like how Google maps gives you real time traffic updates as well as information on items in the road, stopped cars as well as speed traps. This app is an absolutely lifesaver. > > **Cons**: The estimated fee for the tolls was off by a little bit with that being said it's not Google's fault the toll roads raised the rates > > Honestly Google maps is amazing. Do you remember having the old Garmin navigations? Those are very Stone age. With Google maps you get that real time traffic update and reroute. When there's construction on the road Google maps will notify you of the best route. ----- ### "Google Maps" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *12 November 2019* | Law Practice | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use and full of information like how to get places and what's nearby. > > **Cons**: Sometimes I don't find directions are as up to date as they should be. ----- ### "Prefer apple maps but it's good otherwise" — 3.0/5 > **hailey** | *13 June 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like how it looks and most of the features like speed trap notifications and more like that\!\!\!\!\!\!\! > > **Cons**: I prefer Apple Maps, I've found Google Maps to be more on the screen and distracting and will often miss turns. It is not always up to date either ----- ### "My go to map app" — 5.0/5 > **Sara** | *19 December 2025* | Alternative Medicine | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: How reliable it is for navigating anywhere. For our fleet, the real-time traffic updates have been a huge help in keeping deliveries on schedule and avoiding delays. > > **Cons**: Sometimes the traffic predictions or suggested routes aren’t fully accurate, or seem kind of random, which can be frustrating when planning for our fleet or when my driver has unexpected re-routes. It’s usually minor, but it means I double-check routes to make sure we stay on schedule. > > Overall, its a great app, and I prefer it over Waze or Apple Maps. It’s reliable and easy to use, and for our fleet, the real-time traffic updates—like accidents or delays—are a huge help. I especially appreciate how it can suggest quicker routes, which helps us stay on schedule and avoid unexpected issues ----- Page: 1 / 75\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/322758/google-maps?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/322758/google-maps) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data