Azure Maps: Microsoft's mapping and geospatial APIs on Azure. MapRows: Google Sheets add-on to geocode addresses, reverse-geocode coordinates and calculate distances in bulk.
| Azure Maps | MapRows | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Basemaps & Map Tiles | Geocoding, Routing & Location APIs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Freemium |
| Starts at | See website | See website |
| Free tier | Monthly free transactions | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Platforms | Web, API | |
| Made by | Microsoft | — |
| Commercial use | Paid plan | Allowed |
| Export / print images | With conditions | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 12 | 0 |
| Visit | Visit |
Azure Maps features
- Web and mobile map controls
- Search and geocoding
- Routing and isochrones
- Traffic and weather
MapRows features
- Batch geocoding in Google Sheets
- Reverse geocoding
- Straight-line distance formula
- Driving, walking and cycling time (Pro)
- Map rows on a map
- OpenStreetMap data via Geoapify
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.