WorldGuessr vs GeoGuessr
GeoGuessr is the original, made by a company in Stockholm since 2013. WorldGuessr is a free alternative made by one developer since 2024. GeoGuessr sells a subscription. WorldGuessr has none.
Short answer
Want to play as much as you like, for free, without an account? WorldGuessr. Every mode is free, no round limit, and making your own maps is free too.
Want the biggest competitive scene, more languages and more modes, and you are willing to pay? GeoGuessr. Its free tier is one daily challenge. Unlimited play is USD 6.99 a month or USD 47.88 a year.
Only WorldGuessr's source code is public.
Side by side
| WorldGuessr | GeoGuessr | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | USD 6.99/month or 47.88/year (Unlimited); 10.99/month or 71.88/year (Elite) |
| Free tier | Everything | Daily Challenge only |
| Round limit | None | Daily Challenge only, without a subscription |
| Account needed | No | Yes, for everything |
| Multiplayer | Ranked 1v1, 2v2, unranked, parties up to 200. Free. | Duels, Team Duels, Battle Royale, Party up to 100, Co-op. Paid. |
| Ranked play | ELO and leagues, free | Divisions Bronze to Champion, paid |
| Community maps | 71,121, free to play and create | '1000+', creating needs Pro |
| Country maps | 93 | 122 |
| Daily challenge | 3 rounds, no account | 5 rounds, account required |
| Apps | Native apps for Android and iOS | Android, iOS and a Steam edition |
| Languages | 5 | 12 |
| Ads | Yes | Yes on free tier; ad-free is paid |
| Source code | Public | Closed |
| Made by | One developer (codergautam), since 2024 | GeoGuessr AB, Sweden, since 2013 |
| Imagery | Google Street View | Google Street View and Mapillary |
GeoGuessr details checked 2026-08-27 on their own site. Prices and limits change.
Where WorldGuessr is better
- Everything is free. No round limit.
- No account needed.
- Making maps is free. On GeoGuessr it needs Pro.
- 71,121 community maps to GeoGuessr's '1000+'.
- Parties up to 200 players, free. GeoGuessr: 100, and the host must pay.
- Ranked and 2v2 for free.
- Public source code.
Where GeoGuessr is better
- 12 languages to 5.
- More modes: Battle Royale, Co-op, Explorer, Bullseye, quizzes.
- Much bigger competitive scene and a World Championship.
- 122 official country maps to 93, and a Mapillary mode.
- A company with a decade of polish, and a Steam release.
Source code: the only one you can inspect
WorldGuessr's code is public at github.com/codergautam/worldguessr (PolyForm Noncommercial). Anyone can read how rounds are picked, how scoring works and how ranked ratings move, and run their own copy for noncommercial use. Source-available, and free for anyone to inspect.
GeoGuessr's code is closed. There is no public repository.
Verdict
Play a lot for free, make maps, play with friends without accounts: WorldGuessr. Biggest ladder, more languages, more modes, and you will pay: GeoGuessr.
GeoGuessr is the bigger product. WorldGuessr is the free one with public code and no limits.
Questions
Is GeoGuessr free in 2026?
Only the Daily Challenge. Unlimited play is USD 6.99 a month or USD 47.88 a year. WorldGuessr is fully free.
Do I need an account?
GeoGuessr: yes. WorldGuessr: no. A free WorldGuessr account is only needed for ranked, 2v2 and saved progress.
Which has more maps?
WorldGuessr: 71,121 community maps plus 93 country maps, free to make. GeoGuessr: '1000+', and making maps needs Pro.
Is either open source?
WorldGuessr's code is public (PolyForm Noncommercial). GeoGuessr's is closed.