MapTools
openrouteservice
vs
UrbanSim

openrouteservice: Free routing, isochrones and matrix API on OpenStreetMap. UrbanSim: Land use and real estate market simulation for regions.

openrouteserviceUrbanSim
CategoryGeocoding, Routing & Location APIsUrban Planning & Design
Pricing modelFreemiumEnterprise
Starts atSee websiteSee website
Free tierFree API key with daily limits—
Open sourceYesNo
Software licenceGPL-3.0—
APIYes—
PlatformsAPI, LinuxWeb, Python
Made by——
Commercial useWith conditionsCheck terms
Export / print imagesAllowedCheck terms
Offline / cachingCheck termsCheck terms
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openrouteservice features

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

UrbanSim features

  • Land use simulation
  • Scenario planning
  • Development pro formas
  • Integration with travel models
UrbanSim alternatives

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