Nearby vs MS Google Maps & Store Locator
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Nearby, Nov 8, 2026 for MS Google Maps & Store Locator.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for Nearby and $5.99/month for MS Google Maps & Store Locator.
- Nearby lists 9 features MS Google Maps & Store Locator’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Business hours, Custom CSS.
Head to head
Store Locator with rich feature for customers to find you
- Australia
- United States
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Compact in-stock widget
- · Real-time stock by location
- · Up to 3 locations
Starter
- · "Open now" store hours + contact button
- · Full widget theming to match your brand
- · Interactive map store locator
- · Low-stock buffer threshold
- · Remove "Nearby" branding
- · Up to 25 locations
Growth
- · Back-in-stock alerts
- · Buy online, pick up in store (pick up)
- · Driving routes & directions
- · Everything in Starter
- · Google Maps + custom map styles & CSS
- · ROI analytics + CSV export
Free
- · Up to 3 locations
Basic Plan
- · Google Sheet Auto Sync
- · Remove Branding
- · Up to 50 Locations
Standard Plan
- · Additional Content
- · All Features in Basic Plan
- · Analytics
- · Customize Icon
- · Customize Zoom Level
- · Default Location
Business Plan
- · Additional Content
- · All Features in Standard Plan
- · Customize Icon, CSS and Zoom Level
- · Default Location
- · Google Sheet Auto Sync
- · Layouts
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureNearby adds an in-stock store finder to your product pages. Shoppers see which of your locations have the item in stock now, sorted by distance, with opening hours, drive times and directions. They can pick up in store or buy online. Built for multi-location retailers, it syncs live inventory per location and matches your brand with custom map styles and pin colours.
MS Google Maps & Store Locator helps Shopify merchants display retail locations, dealers and service points on an interactive map. Customers search nearby stores by zip, city or use geolocation to auto-detect location. Each listing shows store hours, directions and contact details. Manage locations from one dashboard or bulk import via CSV and Google Sheets. The responsive store finder works on mobile and desktop.
- Real-time in-store stock shown on every product page
- Stores sorted by distance, with drive times and directions
- Pick up in store or buy online, from the same widget
- MapLibre or Google Maps, styled to match your brand
- Bulk Upload Unlimited Store and maps - Now add multiple stores and their maps.
- Customizable Maps - Add/edit and remove details quickly and efficiently.
- Robust web support and backing quality ensure Effortless Store Management.
- Optimize search filters with different timings, facilities, and product ranges.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Nearby |  MS Google Maps & Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 2 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Media, Toys & Games |
| Top store countries | Not published | Australia, United States |
Reviews
| Measure | Nearby | MS Google Maps & Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.3 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 29 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Nearby | MS Google Maps & Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9/month | $5.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Nearby | MS Google Maps & Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #89 | #51(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | #2 on Pricing moves in Store locator | #16 in Store locator |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 26, 2026 | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Harbour Labs | Metizsoft |
FAQ
Nearby and MS Google Maps & Store Locator: common questions
- Is Nearby or MS Google Maps & Store Locator cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for Nearby and $5.99/month for MS Google Maps & Store Locator. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Nearby lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Business hours, Custom CSS, Distance filter. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 14, 2026 for Nearby, Nov 8, 2026 for MS Google Maps & Store Locator; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 14, 2026 for Nearby, Nov 8, 2026 for MS Google Maps & Store Locator. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.