PlaceKit AlternativesMap Services and other similar apps like PlaceKit

PlaceKit is described as 'Our mission at PlaceKit is to become the go-to geocoding solution for developers. Existing solutions feel opaque as they're split across many indiscernible APIs, confusing pricing, and locking developers into their ecosystem' and is a Map service in the travel & location category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PlaceKit for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Self-Hosted and SaaS apps. The best PlaceKit alternative is Google Maps, which is free. Other great apps like PlaceKit are VersaTiles, Mapbox Studio, Protomaps and BenMaps.

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  1. Google Maps icon
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    Explore the world with Google Maps using real-time traffic data, turn-by-turn navigation, panoramic street views, and comprehensive route planning for cycling, hiking, and public transport across various platforms, available offline with voice-guided alerts.

    177 Google Maps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • KaiOS
    • Apple Car Play
     
  2. VersaTiles icon
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    VersaTiles is a fully open-source stack for generating, distributing, and using map tiles from OpenStreetMap data, eliminating the need for combining multiple tools. Featuring a four-step, customizable process chain, it allows flexible integration of different tile sources, servers, and frontends.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
     
  3. Mapbox Studio icon
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    Design personalized maps with extensive Open Street Map data, integrating them into web and mobile platforms. Utilize styling tools for custom aesthetics, support real-time data overlays, 3D terrain, geospatial analytics, and encourage collaboration for comprehensive mapping solutions.

    77 Mapbox Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Protomaps icon
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    Protomaps is an open source map of the world, deployable as a single static file on cloud storage.

    58 Protomaps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. BenMaps icon
     1 like

    Maps based on Mapbox.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Google Maps API is a collection of APIs that enable you to overlay your own data on a customized Google Map. You can create engaging web and mobile applications with Google’s powerful mapping platform including satellite imagery, street view, elevation profiles, driving...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Bing Map API icon
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    Resources to create compelling map-based web applications. Bing Maps SDK, Bing Maps API (geocoding API).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. The TomTom Maps APIs allow you to easily build location-aware applications. A variety of cross platform REST APIs and SDKs are available to build and enhance your mobile and web apps with search, routing, mapping, traffic and navigation features.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  9. Jawg Maps icon
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    Jawg Maps provides SaaS Maps Services, such as Maps, Geocoding, Routing and Elevation. It is based on open data sources, like OpenStreetMap or OpenAdresses.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. Geocode USA and Canada.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. A convenient application for travelers! It includes non-interactive transit maps of different cities in the world (without any additional download of maps).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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