ArcGIS Location Platform: Esri basemaps, geocoding and routing as developer APIs. OpenMapTiles: Open vector tile schema and tools to build OSM basemaps.
| ArcGIS Location Platform | OpenMapTiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Basemaps & Map Tiles | Basemaps & Map Tiles |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Monthly free usage | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | BSD (code), CC-BY (schema/styles) |
| API | Yes | — |
| Platforms | Web, API, JavaScript | Linux, Command line |
| Made by | Esri | — |
| Commercial use | Paid plan | Allowed |
| Export / print images | With conditions | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Allowed |
| Visits from MapTools | 1 | 1 |
| Visit | Visit |
ArcGIS Location Platform features
- Esri basemap styles
- Geocoding and places
- Routing and service areas
- Data hosting
OpenMapTiles features
- Open vector tile schema
- Generation scripts
- Free map styles
- Works with MapLibre
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.