LocationIQ: Affordable geocoding, maps and routing APIs. Thunderforest: Specialist OpenStreetMap map styles for cycling, outdoors and transport.
| LocationIQ | Thunderforest | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Geocoding, Routing & Location APIs | Basemaps & Map Tiles |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starts at | See website | See website |
| Free tier | Free daily requests | Hobby tier |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | API | Web, API |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Paid plan |
| Export / print images | Check terms | With conditions |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 1 | 2 |
| Visit | Visit |
LocationIQ features
- Geocoding and reverse geocoding
- Autocomplete
- Map tiles
- Routing
Thunderforest features
- OpenCycleMap and outdoor styles
- Transport style
- Raster and vector tiles
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.