Mapbox: Custom map styles, vector tiles and location APIs for developers. openrouteservice: Free routing, isochrones and matrix API on OpenStreetMap.
| Mapbox | openrouteservice | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Free API key with daily limits |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | GPL-3.0 |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, JavaScript, iOS, Android, API | API, Linux |
| Made by | Mapbox | — |
| Commercial use | Allowed | With conditions |
| Export / print images | With conditions | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | With conditions | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 8 | 2 |
| 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 alternativesopenrouteservice features
- Routing for many travel modes
- Isochrones
- Distance matrix
- QGIS plugin
- Self-hostable
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.