Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,095 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
Maps, Navigation & Location APIs
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| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69% | ||
| 2 | Frequently recommended for its highly customizable vector maps and developer-friendly APIs. | 40% | |
| 3 | Often cited for enterprise logistics and routing use cases, despite losing ground. | 34% | |
| 4 | Emerged as a leading app for discovering interesting stops on road trips. | 22% | |
| 5 | The go-to enterprise GIS platform for complex spatial queries and analysis. | 21% | |
| 6 | 19% | ||
| 7 | 16% | ||
| 8 | Gained significant traction as the go-to open-source data alternative for developers. | 15% | |
| 9 | 15% | ||
| 10 | A popular new entrant for collaborative road trip itinerary and route planning. | 14% | |
| 11 | 12% | ||
| 12 | 11% | ||
| 13 | Frequently mentioned as the database foundation for open-source GIS stacks. | 10% | |
| 14 | 10% | ||
| 15 | 9% | ||
| 16 | 9% | ||
| 17 | 9% | ||
| 18 | 9% | ||
| 19 | 9% | ||
| 20 | 9% | ||
| 21 | 9% | ||
| 22 | 8% | ||
| 23 | 7% | ||
| 24 | 6% | ||
| 25 | 6% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 34% of analyzed answers.
Fell from rank #2 in Oct 2025 to #4 in Mar 2026.
Became the most cited app for road trip planning prompts since Nov 2025.
Jumped from rank #60 in Oct 2025 to #9 in Mar 2026.
“One of several tools for finding sources.” → “A leading choice for research and cited answers in trip planning.”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34% | 29% | ||
| 28% | 27% | ||
| 31% | 22% | ||
| 31% | 24% | ||
| 22% | 25% |
The two models disagree most about Tomtom (ChatGPT #25, Google #12) and MapLibre (ChatGPT #13, Google #25).
Across 2,095 AI responses, Alphabet is mentioned most, named in 69% of them, followed by Mapbox (40%) and HERE (34%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 2,095 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI responses consistently suggest using general mapping tools like Google Maps alongside specialized discovery apps such as
Roadtrippers and
Atlas Obscura. Later in the period, responses on ChatGPT began highlighting interactive radius tools like
Mappr. A common secondary recommendation is to search niche travel blogs and social media for curated local ideas.
Brands mentioned
I want to take a day trip. What's the best way to find interesting places within a two-hour drive?
AI responses consistently suggest using general mapping tools like Google Maps alongside specialized discovery apps such as
Roadtrippers and
Atlas Obscura. Later in the period, responses on ChatGPT began highlighting interactive radius tools like . A common secondary recommendation is to search niche travel blogs and social media for curated local ideas.
AI responses are remarkably consistent over time, recommending a trio of apps based on user need. Google Maps is presented as the best all-around option, is the top choice for real-time traffic, and is recommended for users in the ecosystem. This core framing remains stable across both ChatGPT and AI Overviews throughout the window.
Brands mentioned
What is the best navigation app?
AI responses are remarkably consistent over time, recommending a trio of apps based on user need. Google Maps is presented as the best all-around option,
Waze is the top choice for real-time traffic, and
Apple Maps is recommended for users in the
Apple ecosystem. This core framing remains stable across both ChatGPT and
Google AI Overviews throughout the window.
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