Google Maps vs HERE
Google Maps vs HERE, compared side by side on 12 data points: what each one does, how big it is, what it has raised, the tech running each site, and what users report. We score both out of 100 on traction, team and visibility: Google Maps is on 28/100 and HERE on 59/100.
Where each one leads
Google Maps
- domain rating: 99/100 against 87/100
HERE
- our overall score: 59/100 against 28/100
- agent readiness: 46/100 against 34/100
At a glance
| Measure | Google Maps | HERE |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Comprehensive web mapping service with satellite imagery, street maps, and real-time traffic. | Global location data and technology platform for mapping, navigation, and location-based services. |
| Category | Web Search, Consumer App, Mapping, Location Intelligence | Mapping, Location Intelligence, Automotive, Logistics |
| Sells toBusiness model | B2C | B2B |
| Offering | Platform | Platform |
| Founded | 2005 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, United States | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Status | Active | Active |
Size, funding and growth
| Measure | Google Maps | HERE |
|---|---|---|
| Employees | Not published | 9,149 |
| Total funding | Not published | $250M |
| Latest round | Not published | Acquisition |
| LinkedIn followers | Not published | 281,746 |
StartupHub scores
Our own 0-100 ratings. They measure company strength and site quality, not which product suits you.
| Measure | Google Maps | HERE |
|---|---|---|
| StartupHub scoreOur 0-100 rating | 28/100 | 59/100 |
| Traction | Not published | 60/100 |
| Team | 70/100 | Not published |
| Community | 8/100 | Not published |
| Search visibility | 17/100 | 22/100 |
| Quality | Not published | 78/100 |
| Agent readinessHow well an AI agent can read and act on the site | F (34/100) | D (46/100) |
| Domain ratingLink authority, 0-100 | 99/100 | 87/100 |
Technology
Detected on each public site, so it reflects the marketing stack as well as the product.
| Measure | Google Maps | HERE |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Google Cloud | Vercel |
| CDN | Not detected | Vercel |
| CMS | Ghost | Not detected |
| Frameworks | Not detected | Next.js, Tailwind CSS |
Google Maps vs HERE: common questions
Which is better, Google Maps or HERE?
On our 0-100 score HERE rates higher (59/100 against 28/100). The score weights traction, team, visibility and profile completeness, so it reflects company strength rather than which product suits you. We compare the two on 12 data points above: read the rows that match what you are buying for.
How do Google Maps and HERE compare on the numbers?
Google Maps leads on domain rating (99/100 against 87/100). HERE leads on our overall score (59/100 against 28/100), agent readiness (46/100 against 34/100).
Read the full Google Maps review and pricing or the HERE review and pricing. You can also browse other Google Maps alternatives we track.