Azure Maps: Microsoft's mapping and geospatial APIs on Azure. GeoNames: Free gazetteer of over 11 million place names.
| Azure Maps | GeoNames | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Basemaps & Map Tiles | Open Geodata Sources |
| Pricing model | Paid | Freemium |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Monthly free transactions | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Platforms | Web, API | Data download, API |
| Made by | Microsoft | — |
| Commercial use | Paid plan | Allowed |
| Export / print images | With conditions | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 7 | 2 |
| Visit | Visit |
Azure Maps features
- Web and mobile map controls
- Search and geocoding
- Routing and isochrones
- Traffic and weather
GeoNames features
- Place names worldwide
- Postal codes
- Free downloads
- Web services
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.