ChargingNear.me vs the ChargePoint App

At a glance

Here is how the two compare on the ten things drivers ask about most. Our figures come from the ChargingNear.me catalog as of Nov 14, 2026. ChargePoint app facts come only from what its company publishes.

Not verified means we did not verify this fact on Nov 14, 2026, so we make no claim either way.

Where ChargingNear.me wins

• 132 networks in one search, not one

  The ChargePoint app is built around ChargePoint's network. ChargingNear.me lists 58,379 charging locations on 132 networks, ChargePoint included. You can weigh a ChargePoint charger against the stations next to it, on one map.

• Nothing to download, nothing to sign up for

  ChargingNear.me runs in any browser, and you can search without an account. The ChargePoint app is built around a ChargePoint driver account.

• Neutral by design

  ChargingNear.me runs no chargers, so it ranks no network above another. The ChargePoint app comes from ChargePoint, which runs its own network.

• More fast charging in view

  Our catalog lists 82,786 DC fast ports across 132 networks. Filter to DC fast chargers of 150 kW and up and see them all at once, whoever runs them.

• A Verified date on every location

  Each location has its own page with its plugs, its ports and a Verified date from the Department of Energy, Open Charge Map or a driver check-in.

• A range check before you leave

  Will I Make It checks your route, the weather, the hills, the wind and your speed, then answers Yes, Close or No. It is free, with no sign-in.

• Open data for builders

  Our public API has a free plan. Fleets, apps and researchers can use the same catalog you see on the map.

When the ChargePoint app still makes sense

We want you to use the right tool for the job. The ChargePoint app is a good choice here.

• You are starting or paying for a ChargePoint session

  The ChargePoint app is built around ChargePoint's network and your driver account. At a ChargePoint charger, use it to start and pay for your session.

• You already have a ChargePoint driver account

  Your driver account lives in the app. Use ChargingNear.me to see what else is nearby across 132 networks, then switch to the ChargePoint app at the plug if you pick a ChargePoint station.

Coverage: one network, or all of them in one search

ChargePoint is a large network. As of Nov 14, 2026, our catalog lists 22,312 charging locations with 86,691 ports, 4,918 of them DC fast on ChargePoint's network, from Department of Energy data.

It is still one network. ChargingNear.me lists 58,379 charging locations with 273,575 ports, 82,786 of them DC fast, on 132 networks, 8,999 cities, in all 50 states and DC. ChargePoint's chargers are on our map. So is every other network in our catalog.

That matters when the closest charger is not the best one. A Level 2 charger at a store may be perfect for an hour of shopping. A DC fast charger on another network may be better when you need range quickly. On one map, you see both and choose.

Filters keep a big map simple. Choose NACS, CCS or J1772. Show only DC fast chargers of 150 kW and up. Show only sites open 24/7.

Who each app is built for

The ChargePoint app is built around ChargePoint's network and its driver account. ChargePoint says its app puts locations in front of 1M+ drivers. That is a big audience for one network's chargers.

ChargingNear.me works for the driver alone. It runs no chargers and sells no sessions, so it has no network to promote. Every network in our catalog shows up the same way, with the same facts: plugs, ports and a Verified date.

You can see each network's size on its own page. Start with our ChargePoint network page, then compare it with EVgo, Electrify America or Tesla.

Speed in the browser

ChargingNear.me opens in any browser on a phone, a tablet or a computer. There is no app to install, no update to wait for and no sign-in screen. Search a city or an address, and the map fills in.

Every location also has a plain web page. You can share its link in a text message. The person who opens it does not need an app or an account either.

The ChargePoint app is built around a driver account. If you are not a ChargePoint driver, that is a step you may not need just to find a plug.

Road trips

On a long drive, the best stop may be on any network. ChargingNear.me lists 82,786 DC fast ports across 132 networks, so your options are not limited to one company's chargers.

Before you leave, run the trip through Will I Make It. It models your route, the weather, elevation, wind and your speed. It answers Yes, Close or No, with the battery you will likely arrive with.

Then open each stop's page. Check its plugs, its ports and its Verified date. If a stop looks thin, pick a backup nearby on another network. If your stop is a ChargePoint station, use the ChargePoint app there to start and pay for your session.

Sources

Competitor facts on this page come only from these sources, named here in text.

• ChargePoint driver pages (the app and the driver account) — verified Nov 14, 2026
• ChargePoint posts (the app's reach) — verified Nov 14, 2026
• ChargingNear.me catalog: U.S. Department of Energy NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center, synced daily, plus Open Charge Map — data as of Nov 14, 2026