--- description: Learn more about Google Maps price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Australia. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Google Maps Cost & Reviews - Capterra Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [GIS Software](/directory/30566/gis/software) > [Google Maps](/software/1010739/google-maps) # Google Maps Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1010739/google-maps Page: 1 / 75\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1010739/google-maps?page=2) > Google Maps is a mapping software that uses JavaScript to provide interactive maps and location-based services. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 1832 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Google Maps? Travelers, commuters, and people looking for directions ## 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 - Color Codes/Icons - Geocoding - Map Sharing ## Integrations (3 total) - Gmail - Google Calendar - WhatsApp ## Support Options - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [GIS Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30566/gis/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Most useful, I think, are these functions: (1) being able to search a term, not just an addres se.g. "bus stops" or "shopping" - and have them highlighted (including bus routes, etc) is fantastic. (2) Being able to set modes of transport especially walking, and (3) remembering my parking spot, are major bonuses OVER Waze. (4) displaying the local speed limit, and pinging if I exceed it, keeps my on the right side of the law. Overall, a really easy, useful app. I should also add, it's also easier to add multiple stops on a route, which I like. > > **Cons**: Sometimes, changing your mind and wanting to go back and enter a different route/destination is not as intuitive as I'd like. When using my Android phone for GPS, e.g., in a hire car, the font cannot be made larger. This means that someone like me, who wears reading glasses, must drive with my glasses on/off to read street names and route numbers. I wish they could be bigger. One last ask - a compass needle to show direction, would be useful. > > Overall, I prefer this 70/30 over Waze for daily use. In fact, I cannot think of a function where it falls short of Waze... that makes me wonder why I even use Waze\! ----- ### "Progress Ability Pty Ltd" — 5.0/5 > **Scott** | *19 June 2025* | Individual & Family Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: How easy it is to search for places that you are looking for and get directions to the location and being able to use it easily on Apple Carplay. > > **Cons**: On rare occasions it does not update quickly enough to avoid traffic congestion. A few weeks ago there was also some flooding in my region and some roads were closed and it did not update quickly enough to show the quickest route without me doing my own research. > > The overall experience of the app has been excellent and there has just been a few occasions where it did not make a trip easier. ----- ### "Map your way through life" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *11 February 2025* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is simple to use and has been effective when I travel > > **Cons**: It doesn't always get the directions right and sometimes does not recognize construction > > Overall it's been a good experience and I would recommend it ----- ### "Good map system" — 5.0/5 > **Cliff** | *8 August 2024* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease to use and AI interface to help with hands free function > > **Cons**: It doesn't tell me if there's any police blocks or road stops ----- ### "Google Maps Deliverd" — 5.0/5 > **Junaid** | *28 March 2026* | Furniture | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Seamless and accurate navigation software to make new roads familiar. It provides real time estimated time of arrivals, different route options, and general mapping use, all for free on Google Maps. > > **Cons**: Honestly not much. It is one of few perfect software's out there. Regardless of where you are in the world, Google Maps will find a way to get home, and that is a powerful tool. > > Truly satisfied with the features for the software. It has never failed me and I will always continue to use Google Maps as my navigation tool. ----- Page: 1 / 75\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1010739/google-maps?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1010739/google-maps) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | ja | | ----- ## Structured Data