--- description: Learn more about Google Maps price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Google Maps Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [GIS Software](/directory/30566/gis/software) > [Google Maps](/software/1010739/google-maps) # Google Maps Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1010739/google-maps Page: 1 / 75\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1010739/google-maps?page=2) > Google Maps is a mapping software that uses JavaScript to provide interactive maps and location-based services. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 1832 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Google Maps? Travelers, commuters, and people looking for directions ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 1832 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Free to use and download. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - 3D Imaging - Color Codes/Icons - Geocoding - Map Sharing ## Integrations (3 total) - Gmail - Google Calendar - WhatsApp ## Support Options - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [GIS Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30566/gis/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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In addition, If it doesn't provide the precise address, it directs you to the proximity of your destination, > > **Cons**: At times, it doesn't pinpoint the precise location, but considering its agility, one can overlook those minor errors. > > It has been incredible and I intend to continue using it, especially since I am not good with memorizing roads. ----- ### "Google Maps" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *21 May 2024* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Guess what??,everytime i drop Cv's i google all directions of where i supposed to drop off the cv's on google maps,and it helps a lot. > > **Cons**: Guys this app deserve free mode because we only get directions only if we got data ..its unfair to us longtime users... ----- ### "Google Maps" — 4.0/5 > **George** | *30 April 2024* | Design | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: Nothing noteworthy comes to mind. Just Frustration when I need it to function in emergencies. > > **Cons**: Wrong Routes. Bad Routes. Not enough warnings about turn-offs etc... > > Good sometimes. Frustrating most of the time... ----- ### "Drywall partition" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *08 April 2024* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Need drywall and ceilings installation > > **Cons**: Aluminum windows, Aluminum door, Folding door > > 8 years. ----- ### "Google Maps Deliverd" — 5.0/5 > **Junaid** | *28 March 2026* | Furniture | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Seamless and accurate navigation software to make new roads familiar. It provides real time estimated time of arrivals, different route options, and general mapping use, all for free on Google Maps. > > **Cons**: Honestly not much. It is one of few perfect software's out there. Regardless of where you are in the world, Google Maps will find a way to get home, and that is a powerful tool. > > Truly satisfied with the features for the software. It has never failed me and I will always continue to use Google Maps as my navigation tool. ----- Page: 1 / 75\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1010739/google-maps?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1010739/google-maps) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | ja | | ----- ## Structured Data