Top 10 Maps & Location APIs
Ranked by popularity score. A comparison view generated from structured frontmatter (pricing, auth, docs links).
| Rank | API | Free tier | Starting from | Auth | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Google Maps API Access Google's comprehensive mapping services including geocoding, directions, places, and interactive map displays. | Yes | $200 monthly credit included | api_key | View |
2 | OpenWeather API Access current weather, forecasts, historical data, and weather maps for any location worldwide through OpenWeather's comprehensive API. | Yes | Free (60 calls/min) | api_key | View |
3 | Mapbox API Build custom maps, add navigation, geocoding, and location services. Access Mapbox's powerful mapping platform with beautiful design, real-time traffic, and global coverage. | Yes | Free (200K requests/mo) | api_key | View |
4 | AccuWeather API Access AccuWeather's proprietary weather forecasts, current conditions, severe weather alerts, and historical data for any location worldwide. | Yes | Free (50 calls/day) | api_key | View |
5 | OpenStreetMap API Access free, open-source map data and services. Search locations, get directions, display maps, and use community-contributed geographic data. | Yes | Free | none | View |
6 | HERE Maps API Enterprise-grade location services including maps, routing, geocoding, traffic, and fleet tracking. Trusted by automotive and logistics industries worldwide. | Yes | Free (250K requests/mo) | api_key | View |