Foursquare Places: Global points-of-interest data and Places API. Mapbox: Custom map styles, vector tiles and location APIs for developers.
| Foursquare Places | Mapbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Location Intelligence & Foot Traffic | Basemaps & Map Tiles |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starts at | See website | See website |
| Free tier | Free API tier | Monthly free web map loads and API requests |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | API, Data download | Web, JavaScript, iOS, Android, API |
| Made by | Foursquare | Mapbox |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Allowed |
| Export / print images | Check terms | With conditions |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | With conditions |
| Visits from MapTools | 5 | 8 |
| Visit | Visit |
Foursquare Places features
- Places API
- Global POI dataset
- Open source places data
- Geotagging SDK
Mapbox features
- Mapbox Studio style editor
- Mapbox GL JS and mobile SDKs
- Geocoding, directions, isochrone APIs
- Satellite and terrain layers
- Static Images API
Commercial use is allowed under Mapbox's terms. Static and printed maps must be attributed like a photo credit. Images from the Mapbox Studio print export require contacting Mapbox sales before use. Offline use is limited to the mobile SDKs' offline features.
Mapbox alternativesSummary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.