HERE Location Services: Enterprise maps, routing, traffic and geocoding APIs. Mapbox: Custom map styles, vector tiles and location APIs for developers.
| HERE Location Services | Mapbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Basemaps & Map Tiles | Basemaps & Map Tiles |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starts at | See website | See website |
| Free tier | Free usage tier | Monthly free web map loads and API requests |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, API, iOS, Android | Web, JavaScript, iOS, Android, API |
| Made by | HERE Technologies | Mapbox |
| Commercial use | Paid plan | Allowed |
| Export / print images | With conditions | With conditions |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | With conditions |
| Visits from MapTools | 3 | 8 |
| Visit | Visit |
HERE Location Services features
- Maps and map tiles
- Geocoding and search
- Routing and matrix routing
- Real-time traffic
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.