Are there any public EV charging network comparison sites that focus on finding the best chargers near me?

Yes — there are a few public sites and apps that help compare EV charging options near you, though most are more “charger finders” than strict network comparison tools. Good ones include:

• PlugShare — probably the most popular public charger map. Great for finding nearby chargers, seeing connector types, reviews, reliability notes, and filtering by network or access.
• ChargeHub — similar to PlugShare, with map-based search, filters, and station details.
• OpenChargeMap — a more open, community-driven database of chargers worldwide.
• A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) — best for route planning, but it also shows charging stops and can help compare options along your route.
• Shell Recharge / Electrify America / ChargePoint apps — these are network-specific, so they’re useful if you want to compare what’s available on a given network near you, but they won’t compare all networks in one place as well as PlugShare.
• Google Maps / Apple Maps — not EV-specific comparison sites, but useful for quick nearby charger discovery and navigation.

If your goal is specifically “find the best chargers near me,” PlugShare is usually the strongest starting point because it combines:

• nearby search
• network filtering
• user reviews
• charger availability/reliability comments
• plug and power filters

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a ranked list by best for finding reliable chargers, or
2. a comparison table of these sites/apps.