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Bing Maps vs TomTom

Bing Maps logo

Bing Maps

Maps

Web mapping services with street maps, aerial imagery, and APIs for developers

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TomTom logo

TomTom

Maps

Global leader in navigation and mapping products, offering maps, traffic information, navigation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TomTom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bing Maps bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired by 6/30/2025 for free accounts and 6/30/2028 for enterprise accounts; TomTom free app lacks specific feature details on landing page
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bing Maps and TomTom actually diverge.

Attributes where Bing Maps and TomTom differ
AttributeBing MapsTomTom
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebiOS, Android
FoundedUnknown1991

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maps).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bing Maps

Nothing recorded that TomTom does not also cover.

Only in TomTom

Nothing recorded that Bing Maps does not also cover.

Both cover

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bing Maps

  • Driving directions and turn-by-turn navigation guidancenot TomTom
  • Real-time traffic monitoring and road condition updatesnot TomTom
  • Commuter route planning with live traffic intelligencenot TomTom

TomTom

  • Turn-by-turn car navigation with offline downloadable mapsnot Bing Maps
  • Live traffic rerouting and incident/hazard alertsnot Bing Maps
  • Speed camera and speed-limit warningsnot Bing Maps
  • Truck-specific routing (vehicle dimensions, hazardous cargo restrictions, rest stops) via GO Expertnot Bing Maps
  • EV charging station location and fuel price lookup (Android)not Bing Maps

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bing Maps

  • Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired by 6/30/2025 for free accounts and 6/30/2028 for enterprise accounts
  • All implementations must migrate to Azure Maps to avoid service disruption

TomTom

  • Free app lacks specific feature details on landing page
  • Monetization model not transparent
  • No published pricing for premium features
  • No information about subscription tiers or in-app purchases

Pricing, plan by plan

Bing Maps

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bing Maps review.

TomTom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the TomTom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bing Maps if

Nothing in the data separates Bing Maps from TomTom on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Bing Maps review

Choose TomTom if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
TomTom review

Questions people ask

Is Bing Maps or TomTom better?
Neither clearly leads. Bing Maps starts at On request and TomTom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bing Maps or TomTom?
TomTom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Bing Maps and Free for TomTom.
Does Bing Maps or TomTom run on more platforms?
Bing Maps runs on Web. TomTom runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use TomTom for free?
Yes. TomTom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bing Maps starts at On request.
What is Bing Maps best used for?
Bing Maps is most often used for driving directions and turn-by-turn navigation guidance, real-time traffic monitoring and road condition updates, commuter route planning with live traffic intelligence. Of those, driving directions and turn-by-turn navigation guidance and real-time traffic monitoring and road condition updates are not what TomTom is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bing Maps: What happened to Bing Maps for Enterprise?

Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired. Free account customers can continue using the service until 6/30/2025, while enterprise account customers can continue until 6/30/2028. Microsoft recommends migrating implementations to Azure Maps to avoid service disruptions.

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TomTom: Is the TomTom app free to download and use?

Yes, the TomTom app is available as a free download. The page states 'Download for free' with no mention of paid tiers on the landing page.

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Bing Maps: When will Bing Maps for Enterprise be discontinued?

Bing Maps for Enterprise retires 6/30/2025 for free accounts and 6/30/2028 for enterprise accounts. All implementations using Bing Maps for Enterprise REST APIs and SDKs must be updated to use Azure Maps before the retirement dates.

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TomTom: Are there paid features or premium tiers for TomTom?

The landing page does not disclose any pricing information for premium features or subscription tiers. Users must download the app to discover any in-app monetization details.

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Bing Maps: What should I use instead of Bing Maps?

Microsoft is transitioning customers to Azure Maps, which provides consumption-based pricing with volume-based discounts and pay-only-for-what-you-use cost structure. Azure Maps offers all mapping features without throttling.

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