Best Maps API · head-to-head
Mapbox vs LocationIQ
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for maps api. Mapbox has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the public page it was captured from — the vendor's own wherever the vendor publishes the number, otherwise the named public source — with the date we captured it.
Mapbox has the lower entry price — Mapbox starts at $0/mo, LocationIQ at $0/mo. Free tier: Mapbox Yes, LocationIQ Yes. HIPAA: Mapbox —, LocationIQ —.
As of 2026-09-02 · figures link to their source below
Side by side
Mapbox
$0/mo entryLocationIQ
$0/mo entrySources — Mapbox: mapbox.com (verified 2026-09-02) · LocationIQ: locationiq.com (verified 2026-09-02)
Key features
Mapbox: Mapbox GL JS for highly customizable vector maps; Navigation SDK with 3D lane guidance (automotive-grade); MapGPT AI assistant integrated with location data; Studio visual map editor; Traffic data and population movement patterns; Address Autofill and Search Box for checkout/form UX; 60+ CDN edge locations across 5 continents; Private maps (Enterprise: private by default)
LocationIQ: Forward and reverse geocoding powered by OpenStreetMap and OpenAddresses; Routing, distance matrix, and snap-to-roads APIs; Static and dynamic map tiles with multiple themes; 99.99% uptime SLA with US and EU datacenters; Dedicated AWS endpoints on Business Plus and above; GDPR-compliant with Data Processing Agreement (DPA) available; Up to 92% monthly cost savings vs. Google Maps (vendor claim); Trusted by 100,000+ developers