MapRows: Google Sheets add-on to geocode addresses, reverse-geocode coordinates and calculate distances in bulk. openrouteservice: Free routing, isochrones and matrix API on OpenStreetMap.
| MapRows | openrouteservice | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Geocoding, Routing & Location APIs | Geocoding, Routing & Location APIs |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starts at | See website | See website |
| Free tier | — | Free API key with daily limits |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | GPL-3.0 |
| API | — | Yes |
| Platforms | API, Linux | |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Allowed | With conditions |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 0 | 3 |
| Visit | Visit |
MapRows 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
openrouteservice 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.