Mapbox: Custom map styles, vector tiles and location APIs for developers. MapRows: Google Sheets add-on to geocode addresses, reverse-geocode coordinates and calculate distances in bulk.
| Mapbox | MapRows | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Basemaps & Map Tiles | Geocoding, Routing & Location APIs |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starts at | See website | See website |
| Free tier | Monthly free web map loads and API requests | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Platforms | Web, JavaScript, iOS, Android, API | |
| Made by | Mapbox | — |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Allowed |
| Export / print images | With conditions | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | With conditions | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 14 | 0 |
| Visit | Visit |
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 alternativesMapRows features
- Batch geocoding in Google Sheets
- Reverse geocoding
- Straight-line distance formula
- Driving, walking and cycling time (Pro)
- Map rows on a map
- OpenStreetMap data via Geoapify
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.