ArcGIS Location Platform: Esri basemaps, geocoding and routing as developer APIs. Nominatim: Open-source geocoding with OpenStreetMap data.
| ArcGIS Location Platform | Nominatim | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Basemaps & Map Tiles | Geocoding, Routing & Location APIs |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Monthly free usage | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | GPL-3.0 (software), ODbL (data) |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, API, JavaScript | API, Linux |
| Made by | Esri | — |
| Commercial use | Paid plan | With conditions |
| Export / print images | With conditions | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Allowed |
| Visits from MapTools | 1 | 2 |
| Visit | Visit |
ArcGIS Location Platform features
- Esri basemap styles
- Geocoding and places
- Routing and service areas
- Data hosting
Nominatim features
- Forward and reverse geocoding
- OpenStreetMap data
- Self-hostable
- Structured and free-form search
The public nominatim.openstreetmap.org instance allows at most 1 request per second and no bulk geocoding. Self-host for heavy or commercial workloads.
Nominatim alternativesSummary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.