Azure Maps: Microsoft's mapping and geospatial APIs on Azure. Pelias: Modular open-source geocoder for open data.
| Azure Maps | Pelias | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Basemaps & Map Tiles | Geocoding, Routing & Location APIs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Monthly free transactions | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | MIT |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, API | API, Linux |
| 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 | 2 |
| Visit | Visit |
Azure Maps features
- Web and mobile map controls
- Search and geocoding
- Routing and isochrones
- Traffic and weather
Pelias features
- Autocomplete search
- Reverse geocoding
- Multiple open data sources
- Self-hostable
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.