Azure Maps: Microsoft's mapping and geospatial APIs on Azure. Maputnik: Free visual editor for vector map styles.
| Azure Maps | Maputnik | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Basemaps & Map Tiles | Cartography & Map Design |
| Pricing model | Paid | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Monthly free transactions | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | MIT |
| API | Yes | — |
| Platforms | Web, API | Web |
| Made by | Microsoft | — |
| Commercial use | Paid plan | Check terms |
| Export / print images | With conditions | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 7 | 3 |
| Visit | Visit |
Azure Maps features
- Web and mobile map controls
- Search and geocoding
- Routing and isochrones
- Traffic and weather
Maputnik features
- Visual style editing
- Works with any vector tiles
- JSON editor
- Export style
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.