Comparison between Google Maps and Flutter Maps
Google Map, Flutter Map are very popular and useful in both mobile and Android applications, both are compatible and useful in the context of Flutter, you can easily create web, Android applications through either or both of the packages, during implementation Some challenges come up, like live tracking in Flutter_Map, screenshot in Google Map (Web), geofencing in Flutter_Map etc. will be discussed in detail in a new article.
| Feature | Google Maps | Flutter Maps |
| Platform | Cross-platform (Android, iOS, web) | Cross-platform (Android, iOS, web) |
| Map Provider | Google Maps API | Various map providers (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, etc.) |
| Integration | Requires API key | Built-in Flutter package |
| Customization | Highly customizable | Limited customization options |
| Map Interaction | Rich interactivity (zooming, panning, tilt, rotate, etc.) | Basic interactivity (zooming, panning) |
| Features | Directions, geocoding, places, Street View, satellite imagery, etc. | Basic map display and location-based services , need other plugin for advance features such as live tracing, drag and drop , geofence etc.. |
| Dependency | External dependency | Built-in Flutter package |
| Performance | Optimized for performance | Efficient performance |
| Third-party Support | Extensive third-party support and plugins | Limited third-party support and plugins |
| Pricing | Free tier available with usage limits | Free and open-source |
The choice between Google Maps and Flutter Maps depends on the specific requirements, customization needs, and integration preferences of your application. For startup flutter map is good option.
