Bing Maps: Microsoft's map with aerial imagery, directions and traffic. Google Maps: The everyday map: directions, places, traffic, Street View and satellite.
| Bing Maps | Google Maps | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Map Platforms & National Atlases | Map Platforms & National Atlases |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | Microsoft and partners | Google data, partners and user contributions |
| Made by | Microsoft | |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Bing Maps
- Road and aerial maps
- Directions and traffic
- Imagery to compare with other providers
What you can do with Google Maps
- Directions by car, transit, bike and foot
- Live traffic
- Places, reviews and opening hours
- Street View and satellite layers
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.