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MapQuest vs Webfleet

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MapQuest

Maps

Free driving directions, live traffic updates, and road conditions for trip planning and navigation

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
Webfleet logo

Webfleet

Fleet Management

European fleet telematics, owned by Bridgestone since the TomTom Telematics sale

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MapQuest subscription tiers cost more per transaction than the pay as you go rate at low volume, since $119 a month for 30,000 transactions is roughly $0.004 each against $0.0045 on demand; Webfleet ownership sits with a tyre manufacturer, so product investment follows the tyre and vehicle services strategy, and features that do not feed that business have historically moved slowly.
  • They diverge on capability: MapQuest covers Core Functionality, Webfleet covers Tachograph management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MapQuest and Webfleet actually diverge.

Attributes where MapQuest and Webfleet differ
AttributeMapQuestWebfleet
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryMapsFleet Management

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 MapQuest

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

Only in Webfleet

  • Tachograph management
  • OptiDrive 360
  • LINK devices
  • PRO driver terminals
  • Tyre and vehicle data
  • Video telematics

What people use each for

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

MapQuest

  • Geocoding, routing and static maps over an APInot Webfleet
  • Adding directions and place search to an applicationnot Webfleet

Webfleet

  • A haulage operator running heavy goods vehicles across EU borders that must download tachograph data remotely and prove driving-time compliancenot MapQuest
  • A European van fleet that wants driver coaching and fuel reporting without buying an American platform with unused compliance modulesnot MapQuest
  • An organisation already buying Bridgestone tyres and maintenance that can fold telematics into an existing service contractnot MapQuest
  • Fleets that want in-cab navigation and job dispatch on a dedicated driver terminal rather than a phone appnot MapQuest

Where each one falls short

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

MapQuest

  • Subscription tiers cost more per transaction than the pay as you go rate at low volume, since $119 a month for 30,000 transactions is roughly $0.004 each against $0.0045 on demand
  • The 50,000 free pay as you go transactions are described as available for a limited time rather than as a standing allowance
  • Plan allowances are monthly and do not carry over
  • Enterprise volume is custom priced

Webfleet

  • Ownership sits with a tyre manufacturer, so product investment follows the tyre and vehicle services strategy, and features that do not feed that business have historically moved slowly.
  • North American coverage is thin next to the European operation, with a smaller partner network and an hours of service product that is not competitive with purpose-built ELD vendors.
  • Useful compliance capability sits in add-on tiers, so remote tachograph download and advanced reporting push the real per vehicle cost well above the entry quote.
  • The camera line arrived later than the market and offers less on-device detection and less coaching workflow than Lytx or Samsara, so safety-driven buyers often end up running a second system.
  • Contracts are hardware-led and usually multi-year, so replacing Webfleet means either running out the term or writing off installed devices that have no resale value.

Pricing, plan by plan

MapQuest

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the MapQuest review.

Webfleet

On request
  • Webfleet$undefined/year
    • Per vehicle subscription in feature tiers
    • Hardware bought outright or amortised over the term
    • Tachograph and remote download sold as add-ons

Which should you pick?

Choose MapQuest if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You also want user interface.
MapQuest review

Choose Webfleet if

  • You need tachograph management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want optidrive 360.
Webfleet review

Questions people ask

Is MapQuest or Webfleet better?
Neither clearly leads. MapQuest starts at On request and Webfleet at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MapQuest or Webfleet?
MapQuest starts at On request and Webfleet at On request.
Does MapQuest or Webfleet run on more platforms?
MapQuest runs on Web. Webfleet runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is MapQuest best used for?
MapQuest is most often used for geocoding, routing and static maps over an api, adding directions and place search to an application. Of those, geocoding, routing and static maps over an api and adding directions and place search to an application are not what Webfleet is typically brought in for.
What can MapQuest do that Webfleet cannot?
MapQuest covers Core Functionality, User Interface. Webfleet covers Tachograph management, OptiDrive 360, LINK devices, PRO driver terminals.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MapQuest: What is the cheapest way to use MapQuest APIs?

The MapQuestGO plan offers 50,000 free transactions for a limited time, then charges $0.0045 per transaction. Monthly subscription plans start at $119/month for 30,000 transactions.

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Webfleet: Is Webfleet still connected to TomTom?

No. TomTom sold the telematics business to Bridgestone in 2019. There is still navigation and mapping heritage in the driver terminals, but the owner and the strategy are Bridgestone.

MapQuest: Can I cache or store geocoding results on a monthly MapQuest plan?

No. Storing or caching geocodes is not allowed on monthly plans. Only Enterprise accounts can store geocodes off-map with the Extended Rights Geocoding feature.

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Webfleet: Can it handle US ELD requirements?

There is an offering, but it is not the strength of the platform. A fleet whose main problem is US hours of service compliance should look at vendors built around that mandate.

MapQuest: What happens if I exceed my MapQuest monthly transaction limit?

The MapQuest pricing page does not specify overage charges. Users can modify their plan selection from their account dashboard at any time to scale up.

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Webfleet: Do I have to buy Bridgestone tyres to use it?

No. The tyre services integration is optional. It is worth pricing as a bundle if you already buy from Bridgestone, because that is where the discounting sits.

MapQuest: Can I change my MapQuest plan mid-cycle?

Yes. Users can modify their plan selection from their account dashboard at any time, making it easy to scale as needs evolve.

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