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Geoapify vs onX Maps

Geoapify logo

Geoapify

Maps

Geocoding, routing, map tiles, and place search APIs for developers building location-aware applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
onX Maps logo

onX Maps

Maps

Land ownership and offline navigation apps sold as separate subscriptions per activity: Hunt, Offroad, Backcountry

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Geoapify has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Geoapify does not include detailed location information like photos, reviews, and operating hours from Google Maps; onX Maps hunt, Offroad and Backcountry are entirely separate subscriptions, so a user needing more than one activity pays for more than one product with no combined bundle discount.
  • They diverge on capability: Geoapify covers Core Functionality, onX Maps covers Land ownership boundaries.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Geoapify and onX Maps actually diverge.

Attributes where Geoapify and onX Maps differ
AttributeGeoapifyonX Maps
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownSeparate per-product subscriptions, per user per year
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, APIiOS, Android, Web

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maps).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Geoapify

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

Only in onX Maps

  • Land ownership boundaries
  • Offline maps
  • Waypoint and track marking
  • Elite tier private land data
  • 3D terrain view
  • Weather overlay

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Geoapify

  • Custom mapping with Leaflet, MapLibre or OpenLayersnot onX Maps
  • Address validation, geocoding and autocompletenot onX Maps
  • Multi-stop route planning and logistics optimisationnot onX Maps
  • Points of interest search filtered by category and areanot onX Maps
  • Isochrone generation for service coverage analysisnot onX Maps

onX Maps

  • A hunter who needs to know exact private and public land boundaries before crossing onto a propertynot Geoapify
  • An off-road driver planning a trail route with land ownership and access datanot Geoapify
  • A backcountry skier or hiker wanting offline terrain maps without cell signalnot Geoapify
  • Someone who does two or more of these activities and needs to budget for two or three separate subscriptionsnot Geoapify

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Geoapify

  • Does not include detailed location information like photos, reviews, and operating hours from Google Maps
  • Limited daily rate limits enforced per day rather than monthly limits
  • Requires internet connection to access the API, limiting offline functionality
  • OpenStreetMap-based data may have inconsistent coverage in certain regions

onX Maps

  • Hunt, Offroad and Backcountry are entirely separate subscriptions, so a user needing more than one activity pays for more than one product with no combined bundle discount.
  • Elite-tier pricing at roughly $99.99 a year per product is expensive if a buyer only occasionally needs the private land ownership data it adds.
  • The apps are US and Canada focused, with more limited usefulness for international travel compared to a global mapping product.
  • Land ownership data, while extensive, can lag real-world changes in property boundaries in fast-changing areas.
  • It is not a general-purpose hiking or trail-review app in the way AllTrails or Gaia GPS are, so casual hikers without a land-boundary need may find the focus narrower than expected.

Pricing, plan by plan

Geoapify

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Geoapify review.

onX Maps

On request
  • onX Hunt Elite$99.99/year
    • Nationwide private land ownership data
    • Recent satellite imagery
    • Offline maps
  • onX Offroad Premium$34.99/year
    • Trail and land ownership maps for off-road use
    • Offline maps
  • onX Offroad Elite$99.99/year
    • Everything in Premium plus nationwide land ownership and recent imagery
  • onX Backcountry$29.99/year
    • Backcountry ski and hike focused maps
    • Offline maps
    • Avalanche and terrain data

Which should you pick?

Choose Geoapify if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want user interface.
Geoapify review

Choose onX Maps if

  • You need land ownership boundaries.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want offline maps.
onX Maps review

Questions people ask

Is Geoapify or onX Maps better?
Neither clearly leads. Geoapify starts at Free and onX Maps at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Geoapify or onX Maps?
Geoapify has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Geoapify and On request for onX Maps.
Does Geoapify or onX Maps run on more platforms?
Geoapify runs on Web, API. onX Maps runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Geoapify for free?
Yes. Geoapify has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. onX Maps starts at On request.
What is Geoapify best used for?
Geoapify is most often used for custom mapping with leaflet, maplibre or openlayers, address validation, geocoding and autocomplete, multi-stop route planning and logistics optimisation, points of interest search filtered by category and area. Of those, custom mapping with leaflet, maplibre or openlayers and address validation, geocoding and autocomplete are not what onX Maps is typically brought in for.
What can Geoapify do that onX Maps cannot?
Geoapify covers Core Functionality, User Interface. onX Maps covers Land ownership boundaries, Offline maps, Waypoint and track marking, Elite tier private land data.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Geoapify: What APIs does Geoapify provide?

Geoapify provides six API categories: Maps (vector and raster tiles), Address Search (geocoding and reverse geocoding), Routes (route calculation and optimization), Places (POI search), Reachability and Analysis (isochrone generation), and IP Geolocation.

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onX Maps: Can I use one onX subscription for both hunting and off-roading?

No, onX Hunt, onX Offroad and onX Backcountry are separate apps with separate subscriptions.

Geoapify: What is Geoapify's pricing model?

Geoapify offers a free plan with 3,000 credits per day for low-volume usage and paid plans that scale with needs. The platform uses a credits-based system to measure API request complexity.

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onX Maps: What does the Elite tier add?

Elite tiers add nationwide private land ownership data, more recent satellite imagery and partner discounts on top of the base Premium tier.

Geoapify: Can I cache and redistribute Geoapify results?

Yes, Geoapify emphasizes open-data-based APIs with permissive licensing that allows caching, storing, and redistributing results without vendor lock-in restrictions.

Source
onX Maps: Does onX work outside the US?

Coverage is strongest in the US and Canada; usefulness elsewhere is limited.

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