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ChargingNear.me vs Other EV Charging Apps
Five side-by-side comparisons, built on dated facts. Each one shows where ChargingNear.me wins and when the other app still makes sense.
Comparison · 3 min read · Updated
Quick answer ·
Which app is best for finding an EV charger?
ChargingNear.me is the better way to find a charger. It lists 58,379 charging locations with 273,575 ports on 132 networks, free in any browser with no download and no account. Network apps each center on one network, PlugShare is owned by EVgo, and ABRP's maker belongs to Rivian.
58,379
charging locations
273,575
ports
82,786
DC fast ports
132
networks in one search
Five comparisons, one verdict each
Pick the app you use today. Each page has an at-a-glance table, where ChargingNear.me wins, when the other app still makes sense, and a dated list of sources.
- vs PlugShare ChargingNear.me vs PlugShare Wins on access and independence: no app, no account and no charging company behind the map. PlugShare belongs to EVgo. Read the comparison
- vs ChargePoint app ChargingNear.me vs the ChargePoint App Wins on coverage: 132 networks in one free search, where the ChargePoint app is built around ChargePoint's own network. Read the comparison
- vs ABRP ChargingNear.me vs A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) Wins for finding and checking chargers for free. ABRP is a trip planner with a paid Premium tier, from a company Rivian acquired. Read the comparison
- vs Electrify America app ChargingNear.me vs the Electrify America App Wins on choice: 82,786 DC fast ports on 132 networks in one search, where the Electrify America app is built around one network. Read the comparison
- vs EVgo app ChargingNear.me vs the EVgo App Wins on choice and independence: 132 networks in one search, from a site that runs no chargers. The EVgo app centers on EVgo's own network. Read the comparison
How we compared
Our figures come from the ChargingNear.me catalog: 58,379 charging locations with 273,575 ports, 82,786 of them DC fast, on 132 networks, as of Nov 14, 2026. It syncs every day from the U.S. Department of Energy's NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center, plus Open Charge Map.
For every other app, we used only facts its company publishes about itself, checked on Nov 14, 2026. Where we could not verify a fact, our tables say Not verified. We make no claim either way.
We name every source in plain text and link to none of them. ChargingNear.me runs no chargers, so it ranks no network above another.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best app to find an EV charger?
For finding a charger, ChargingNear.me. It lists 58,379 charging locations on 132 networks, free in any browser with no download and no account, and every location has its own page with a Verified date.
Is ChargingNear.me independent?
Yes. ChargingNear.me runs no chargers and sells no charging sessions, so it ranks no network above another. PlugShare is owned by EVgo, a charging network operator, and ABRP's maker, Iternio, was acquired by Rivian.
How did you compare these apps?
We used only facts each company publishes about itself, checked on Nov 14, 2026, and our own catalog counts. Where we could not verify a fact, our tables say Not verified, and we make no claim either way.
Do I still need a network's app to charge?
Sometimes. ChargingNear.me runs no chargers, so it does not start or bill sessions. At a ChargePoint, Electrify America or EVgo station, use that network's own app to start or pay. Use ChargingNear.me to choose where to go first.
Is ChargingNear.me free?
Yes. Searching is free in any browser, with no download and no account. Station pages, the Will I Make It range planner and the free plan of our public API cost nothing.
Find a charger now
Search 58,379 charging locations on 132 networks. Free, in any browser, with no download and no account.