MapTools
OpenStreetMap
vs
TomTom Maps APIs

OpenStreetMap: The free, editable map of the world built by volunteers. TomTom Maps APIs: Maps, search, routing and traffic APIs from TomTom.

OpenStreetMapTomTom Maps APIs
CategoryBasemaps & Map TilesBasemaps & Map Tiles
Pricing modelFreeFreemium
Starts atFreeSee website
Free tier—Daily free requests
Open sourceYesNo
Software licenceODbL (data)—
API—Yes
PlatformsWeb, Data downloadWeb, API, iOS, Android
Made byOpenStreetMap FoundationTomTom
Commercial useAllowedPaid plan
Export / print imagesAllowedWith conditions
Offline / cachingAllowedCheck terms
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OpenStreetMap features

  • Global map data under ODbL
  • Editable by anyone
  • Data extracts and full planet downloads
  • Foundation for most open map services

Data is licensed under ODbL: free to use, including commercially, with attribution. Produced works such as map images can carry any licence; derivative databases must stay under ODbL. The standard tile server at tile.openstreetmap.org follows a strict usage policy and must not be used for heavy traffic or bulk downloading.

OpenStreetMap alternatives

TomTom Maps APIs features

  • Map display SDKs
  • Search and geocoding
  • Routing
  • Traffic flow and incidents
TomTom Maps APIs alternatives

Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.