MapTools
MATSim
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openrouteservice

MATSim: Open-source agent-based transport simulation. openrouteservice: Free routing, isochrones and matrix API on OpenStreetMap.

MATSimopenrouteservice
CategoryTransport & Mobility PlanningGeocoding, Routing & Location APIs
Pricing modelOpen sourceFreemium
Starts atFreeSee website
Free tier—Free API key with daily limits
Open sourceYesYes
Software licenceGPL-2.0GPL-3.0
API—Yes
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxAPI, Linux
Made by——
Commercial useCheck termsWith conditions
Export / print imagesCheck termsAllowed
Offline / cachingCheck termsCheck terms
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MATSim features

  • Agent-based simulation
  • Large scenarios
  • Extensible in Java
MATSim alternatives

openrouteservice features

  • Routing for many travel modes
  • Isochrones
  • Distance matrix
  • QGIS plugin
  • Self-hostable
openrouteservice alternatives

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