Maps & Navigation · head to head
MAPS.ME vs Route4Me
MAPS.ME
Maps & Navigation
Free, offline maps application based on OpenStreetMap data
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Route4Me
Maps & Navigation
Comprehensive route optimization platform designed for last-mile delivery, field sales, and service businesses
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: MAPS.ME mobile-only - no web or desktop navigation client; Route4Me free mobile plan limited to 10 stops per route, restricting use for growing delivery operations
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MAPS.ME and Route4Me actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maps & Navigation).
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 MAPS.ME
Nothing recorded that Route4Me does not also cover.
Only in Route4Me
Nothing recorded that MAPS.ME 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.
MAPS.ME
- Downloading offline maps for travel without connectivitynot Route4Me
- Turn-by-turn driving, walking, and cycling navigation without datanot Route4Me
- Finding points of interest and hiking trailsnot Route4Me
- Following built-in travel guidesnot Route4Me
- Hotel booking via Booking.com integrationnot Route4Me
Route4Me
No use cases recorded yet. See the Route4Me review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
MAPS.ME
- Mobile-only - no web or desktop navigation client
- Free tier limits offline map downloads and shows monetization prompts
- No native Windows, macOS, or Linux app
- Map data comes from the OpenStreetMap community rather than a commercial map provider
Route4Me
- Free mobile plan limited to 10 stops per route, restricting use for growing delivery operations
- GPS tracking, SMS notifications, and avoidance zones are paid add-ons that significantly increase total cost beyond base plan pricing
- Customer support is slow or unresponsive with reported difficulty reaching support via phone and ticket channels
- Route optimization quality issues and navigation inaccuracies reported by users
- Limited integrations with third-party business systems beyond Zapier connections
Pricing, plan by plan
MAPS.ME
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the MAPS.ME review.
Route4Me
Free- Free Mobile PlanFree
- Up to 10 stops per route
- Route Optimization$40/month
- Multi-stop route planning
- Real-time tracking
- Business Optimization$60/month
- Advanced features
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Route4Me if
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
Questions people ask
- Is MAPS.ME or Route4Me better?
- Neither clearly leads. MAPS.ME starts at Free and Route4Me at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MAPS.ME or Route4Me?
- MAPS.ME starts at Free and Route4Me at Free.
- Does MAPS.ME or Route4Me run on more platforms?
- MAPS.ME runs on iOS, Android. Route4Me runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Can I use MAPS.ME for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is MAPS.ME best used for?
- MAPS.ME is most often used for downloading offline maps for travel without connectivity, turn-by-turn driving, walking, and cycling navigation without data, finding points of interest and hiking trails, following built-in travel guides. Of those, downloading offline maps for travel without connectivity and turn-by-turn driving, walking, and cycling navigation without data are not what Route4Me is typically brought in for.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Route4Me: Does Route4Me have a free tier and what are the limits?
Route4Me offers a free mobile plan limited to 10 stops per route. A 7-day free trial is available with unlimited stops and tasks for testing professional features, though this trial is no longer offered as of early 2026.
SourceRoute4Me: Can Route4Me work offline?
Yes. The iOS and Android driver mobile apps support offline mode. Once a route is opened while connected to the internet, the app will load it for offline access. When back online, the app automatically syncs offline data to the cloud.
SourceRoute4Me: What integrations does Route4Me support?
Route4Me integrates with 8,000+ apps via Zapier, including Slack, Google Calendar, Notion, Salesforce, and ServiceM8. The platform also connects with ERP, CRM, OMS, and TMS systems.
SourceRoute4Me: What platforms does Route4Me support?
Route4Me is available on web (browser), iOS (14.0+), Android (9.0+), and desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux).
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