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Pin Drop vs Google My Maps
Google My Maps helps you plot locations. Pin Drop helps you build a map you can keep using, updating and relying on over time.
Add unlimited locations
Save as many places as you need without worrying about limits.
Organise your map visually
Use tags to group and filter locations instantly.
Works seamlessly on mobile
Add and manage places wherever you are.
Built for ongoing use
Your map evolves as you add more places over time.
When your custom map becomes something you actually use
Google My Maps is often the first tool people use when they need to create a custom map. It allows you to plot multiple locations, group them into layers and visualise data geographically.
For one-off use cases, this works well.
However many people run into the same problem over time. The map becomes difficult to manage. Adding new places feels clunky. Editing and organising data is not always intuitive. And on mobile, the experience can feel limited.
As a result, many custom maps are created once and then rarely updated.
For people who want something they can rely on day to day, this becomes a challenge.
Pin Drop takes a different approach. Instead of treating maps as static projects, it treats them as something that evolves. You can add places quickly, organise them visually and access everything easily on mobile or desktop.
The result is a map that doesn’t just exist, but one you continue to use.
Side by side
How Pin Drop compares with Google My Maps
The capabilities that matter when you move your map across.
Capability
Pin Drop
Google My Maps
How it works
From a task list to a map of where the work happens.
01
Import what you already have
Bring locations across from a spreadsheet, CSV or export. Every place maps instantly, no rebuild.
02
Shape it around how you work
Tag, group and add the custom fields your team uses, so the map matches your operation, not a generic template.
03
Put it in the team's hands
Everyone works from the same live map on the phone they carry. Work logged in the field shows up for the office without an update being sent.
Why operations teams switch
Less chasing, less overlap, less admin.
One shared truth
Place-based work on one live map, not scattered across rows that don't show where anything is.
Clear ownership
Know who covers what and where at a glance, without a sheet to keep in sync.
No duplicated work
Everyone sees what has already been covered, so effort isn't repeated.
Less admin
No double entry and no status meeting to find out where things stand.
Move from Google My Maps to Pin Drop.
Start freeTrusted at scale
Used by 10,000+ organisations.
10,000+
Verified organisations
613
At $1B+ revenue
360
10,000+ employees
17+
Sectors represented
Amazon
Nike
Adobe
Oracle
Pfizer
Nestlé
PepsiCo
Mars
Walmart
Whole Foods
M&S
Mastercard
Capital One
Barclays
AT&T
Toyota
Volvo
Bosch
Bayer
BASF
Philips
UPS
Kuehne+Nagel
BT Group
NHS
Abbott
ADP
Cargill
Veolia
Paramount
Made to fit
Built around how you work.
Shaped to your team
Every team runs it differently. Coordinate a region, record what happened on the ground, or see it all at a glance. How you assemble it is yours.
No big bang
Import what you have, invite who needs it and work from the phone in their pocket. No migration project, no training week.
FAQS
Questions you might have
Is Pin Drop similar to Google My Maps?
Both allow you to create maps with multiple locations. Google My Maps is often used for one-off maps, while Pin Drop is designed for ongoing use and easier management.
Can I add multiple locations to a map?
Yes. You can add unlimited locations and organise them in a way that works for you.
Is Pin Drop easier to use on mobile?
Yes. It is designed to work seamlessly across mobile and desktop, making it easy to update your map wherever you are.
Can I organise locations on my map?
Yes. Tags allow you to group and filter locations quickly.
Can I keep updating my map over time?
Yes. Your map is designed to evolve as you add more places.
