Google Maps vs Yelp
Google Maps vs Yelp, 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 Yelp on 13/100.
Where each one leads
Google Maps
- our overall score: 28/100 against 13/100
Yelp
Leads on none of the measures we hold for both companies.
At a glance
| Measure | Google Maps | Yelp |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Comprehensive web mapping service with satellite imagery, street maps, and real-time traffic. | Yelp connects people with great local businesses, offering reviews, photos, and business information. |
| Category | Web Search, Consumer App, Mapping, Location Intelligence | Local Search, Online Reviews, Business Directory, Consumer App |
| Sells toBusiness model | B2C | B2C |
| Offering | Platform | Platform |
| Founded | 2005 | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, United States | San Francisco, United States |
| Status | Active | Active |
StartupHub scores
Our own 0-100 ratings. They measure company strength and site quality, not which product suits you.
| Measure | Google Maps | Yelp |
|---|---|---|
| StartupHub scoreOur 0-100 rating | 28/100 | 13/100 |
| Team | 70/100 | Not published |
| Community | 8/100 | 20/100 |
| Search visibility | 17/100 | 24/100 |
| Agent readinessHow well an AI agent can read and act on the site | F (34/100) | F (34/100) |
| Domain ratingLink authority, 0-100 | 99/100 | 94/100 |
Technology
Detected on each public site, so it reflects the marketing stack as well as the product.
| Measure | Google Maps | Yelp |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Google Cloud | Not detected |
| CMS | Ghost | Not detected |
What users say
| Measure | Google Maps | Yelp |
|---|---|---|
| Reddit sentimentThreads we track | Not published | 0 positive, 6 negative across 6 threads |
“Yelp is slowly dying, and this is coming from a 10+ year Yel Elite. This is something a lot of have been noticing. The graduate shift using Google Maps more and more.”r/Yelp
Google Maps vs Yelp: common questions
Which is better, Google Maps or Yelp?
On our 0-100 score Google Maps rates higher (28/100 against 13/100). 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 Yelp compare on the numbers?
Google Maps leads on our overall score (28/100 against 13/100).
What do real users say about Google Maps and Yelp?
Yelp: 0 positive and 6 negative mentions across 6 Reddit threads we track, mostly in r/Yelp.
Read the full Google Maps review and pricing or the Yelp review and pricing. You can also browse other Google Maps alternatives we track.