Azure Maps: Microsoft's mapping and geospatial APIs on Azure. OpenMapTiles: Open vector tile schema and tools to build OSM basemaps.
| Azure Maps | OpenMapTiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Basemaps & Map Tiles | Basemaps & Map Tiles |
| Pricing model | Paid | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Monthly free transactions | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | BSD (code), CC-BY (schema/styles) |
| API | Yes | — |
| Platforms | Web, API | Linux, Command line |
| Made by | Microsoft | — |
| Commercial use | Paid plan | Allowed |
| Export / print images | With conditions | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Allowed |
| Visits from MapTools | 7 | 1 |
| Visit | Visit |
Azure Maps features
- Web and mobile map controls
- Search and geocoding
- Routing and isochrones
- Traffic and weather
OpenMapTiles features
- Open vector tile schema
- Generation scripts
- Free map styles
- Works with MapLibre
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.