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MapTiler vs Geoapify

MapTiler logo

MapTiler

Software

Map hosting, styling, and APIs for developers with beautiful pre-built map styles

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Geoapify logo

Geoapify

Software

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Geoapify has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MapTiler the free tier is restricted to testing, personal or non commercial use and forces a MapTiler logo on the map; Geoapify does not include detailed location information like photos, reviews, and operating hours from Google Maps

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MapTiler and Geoapify actually diverge.

Attributes where MapTiler and Geoapify differ
AttributeMapTilerGeoapify
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, API

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

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 MapTiler

Nothing recorded that Geoapify does not also cover.

Only in Geoapify

Nothing recorded that MapTiler does not also cover.

Both cover

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

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

MapTiler

  • Serving vector map tiles and styles in a web or mobile applicationnot Geoapify
  • Hosting custom map data and geocoding behind an APInot Geoapify

Geoapify

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

Where each one falls short

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

MapTiler

  • The free tier is restricted to testing, personal or non commercial use and forces a MapTiler logo on the map
  • Free is capped at 5,000 map sessions, 1,000 search sessions and 100,000 API requests a month
  • Free storage is 5 GB but limited to a single file
  • The Flex plan at $30 a month bills overage at $2.50 per 1,000 sessions and $0.15 per 1,000 API requests
  • Soft usage limits that prevent surprise overage bills are a Custom plan feature, so cheaper plans can run up charges
  • A 99.9% SLA requires the prepaid Custom contract

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

Pricing, plan by plan

MapTiler

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the MapTiler review.

Geoapify

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Geoapify review.

Which should you pick?

Choose MapTiler if

Nothing in the data separates MapTiler from Geoapify on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

MapTiler review

Choose Geoapify if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API.
Geoapify review

Questions people ask

Is MapTiler or Geoapify better?
Neither clearly leads. MapTiler starts at On request and Geoapify at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MapTiler or Geoapify?
Geoapify has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for MapTiler and Free for Geoapify.
Does MapTiler or Geoapify run on more platforms?
MapTiler runs on Web. Geoapify runs on Web, API.
Can I use Geoapify for free?
Yes. Geoapify has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MapTiler starts at On request.
What is MapTiler best used for?
MapTiler is most often used for serving vector map tiles and styles in a web or mobile application, hosting custom map data and geocoding behind an api. Of those, serving vector map tiles and styles in a web or mobile application and hosting custom map data and geocoding behind an api are not what Geoapify is typically brought in for.

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.

Source
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.

Source
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.

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