OpenStreetMap

Open-source, community-maintained map database. The Wikipedia of maps — anyone can edit, and the data is free to use.

Open-source, community-maintained map database. The Wikipedia of maps — anyone can edit, and the data is free to use.

Used by Mapbox, Leaflet, Apple Maps (partially), Meta, Microsoft, and thousands of apps

No API fees for the raw data (unlike Google Maps Platform)

Rendering and routing require your own infrastructure or third-party services (Mapbox, OSRM, Nominatim)

Data quality varies by region — excellent in Europe, uneven in developing countries