Protomaps: Self-host an entire world basemap as a single PMTiles file. TomTom Maps APIs: Maps, search, routing and traffic APIs from TomTom.
| Protomaps | TomTom Maps APIs | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Basemaps & Map Tiles | Basemaps & Map Tiles |
| Pricing model | Open source | Freemium |
| Starts at | Free | See website |
| Free tier | — | Daily free requests |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Software licence | BSD-3-Clause (code); ODbL (OSM data) | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, JavaScript, Command line | Web, API, iOS, Android |
| Made by | — | TomTom |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Paid plan |
| Export / print images | Allowed | With conditions |
| Offline / caching | Allowed | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 9 | 2 |
| Visit | Visit |
Protomaps features
- PMTiles single-file tile archives
- Daily world basemap builds from OpenStreetMap
- Serve from S3, R2 or any static host
- Open basemap styles for MapLibre
When you host the tiles yourself, only the OpenStreetMap attribution and ODbL terms apply.
Protomaps alternativesTomTom Maps APIs features
- Map display SDKs
- Search and geocoding
- Routing
- Traffic flow and incidents
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.