TomTom provides mapping and traffic APIs, SDKs, and data products for developers
As of 29 August 2026, TomTom Developer Portal is free to use. TomTom provides mapping and traffic APIs, SDKs, and data products for developers to build location-aware applications with real-time traffic intelligence. Softwr lists it under Maps. TomTom Developer Portal is available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
TomTom provides mapping and traffic APIs, SDKs, and data products for developers to build location-aware applications with real-time traffic intelligence.
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Google Maps Platform: Widely-used mapping API with extensive global coverage, extensive ecosystem of tutorials and community support, though higher pricing than TomTom.
Mapbox: Developer-focused with extensive customization of map styles, design capabilities, and flexible usage-based pricing model.
HERE Technologies: Enterprise-grade mapping and logistics solution with strong traffic data and industry-specific tools for fleet management.
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Yes. TomTom offers a freemium plan with 50,000 tile requests plus 2,500 non-tile requests daily at no cost with no credit card required, and commercial use is permitted.
SourceTomTom provides REST APIs for Maps (display raster or vector maps), Navigation (routing and turn-by-turn), Places (geocoding and POI search), and Traffic (real-time flow and incidents), plus JavaScript SDK and mobile SDKs.
SourceTomTom provides Maps SDK for JavaScript with TypeScript support, a Services library as a wrapper for REST APIs, and mobile integration through NativeScript WebView for iOS and Android.
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