MapTools
Autodesk InfraWorks
vs
Google Maps Platform

Autodesk InfraWorks: Conceptual design for infrastructure in real-world context. Google Maps Platform: Google's maps, places, routes and 3D tiles APIs.

Autodesk InfraWorksGoogle Maps Platform
Category3D Cities & Digital TwinsBasemaps & Map Tiles
Pricing modelPaidPaid
Starts atSee websiteSee website
Free tier—Monthly free usage per API (see current pricing)
Open sourceNoNo
Software licence——
API—Yes
PlatformsWindowsWeb, JavaScript, iOS, Android, API
Made byAutodeskGoogle
Commercial useCheck termsPaid plan
Export / print imagesCheck termsNot allowed
Offline / cachingCheck termsNot allowed
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Autodesk InfraWorks features

  • Model builder from GIS data
  • Roads and bridges
  • Visualisation
  • Civil 3D integration
Autodesk InfraWorks alternatives

Google Maps Platform features

  • Maps JavaScript API and mobile SDKs
  • Places, Geocoding and Routes APIs
  • Photorealistic 3D Tiles
  • Map styling
  • Street View

Paying for the API grants online display rights, not download rights. Content may not be pre-fetched, stored or cached except where the terms allow, and offline use is prohibited. Place IDs may be stored. Google Maps content must not be shown on a non-Google map.

Google Maps Platform alternatives

Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.