openrouteservice: Free routing, isochrones and matrix API on OpenStreetMap. what3words: Every 3m square in the world has a unique three-word address.
| openrouteservice | what3words | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Free app; API plans |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Software licence | GPL-3.0 | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | API, Linux | Web, iOS, Android, API |
| Made by | — | what3words |
| Commercial use | With conditions | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Allowed | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 2 | 1 |
| Visit | Visit |
openrouteservice features
- Routing for many travel modes
- Isochrones
- Distance matrix
- QGIS plugin
- Self-hostable
what3words features
- Three-word addresses
- Apps and API
- AutoSuggest
- Offline SDK
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.