Azure Maps: Microsoft's mapping and geospatial APIs on Azure. MapTiler: Vector map tiles, styles and hosting built on OpenStreetMap.
| Azure Maps | MapTiler | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Basemaps & Map Tiles | Basemaps & Map Tiles |
| Pricing model | Paid | Freemium |
| Starts at | See website | See website |
| Free tier | Monthly free transactions | Free plan for non-commercial use |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, API | Web, API, JavaScript |
| Made by | Microsoft | MapTiler |
| Commercial use | Paid plan | Paid plan |
| Export / print images | With conditions | With conditions |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | With conditions |
| Visits from MapTools | 7 | 8 |
| Visit | Visit |
Azure Maps features
- Web and mobile map controls
- Search and geocoding
- Routing and isochrones
- Traffic and weather
MapTiler features
- Hosted OSM-based basemaps
- Map style customisation
- Geocoding API
- Upload and host your own tiles
- Self-hostable map data packages
Commercial projects need a paid plan. Printing and offline use depend on the plan and product; self-hosted map data can be licensed separately.
MapTiler alternativesSummary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.