Azure Maps

Azure Maps is a mapping service for Android, iOS, and web applications. It provides data, geolocation, search, spatial calculations, imagery tiles, static map images, routing, traffic, and base map tiles. The Gen2 free tier costs nothing and includes 5,000 free transactions for Data, Geolocation, Search, Spatial Calculations, and Base Map Tiles. It includes 1,000 free transactions for Imagery Tiles, Static Map Images, Routing, and Traffic. Azure Maps supports drive-time analysis and API access. Data uploads can use KML, KMZ, GPX, GeoRSS, GML, GeoJSON, WKT, CSV, and SHP formats. A Gen2 usage-based plan is also listed, with discounts starting at 100,000 transactions per month. The service is freemium and offers a free plan.

Azure Maps combines mapping, routing, traffic, search, spatial calculations, and upload support in one service. Its transaction allowances differ by function, so the suitable plan depends on which capabilities an application uses.

Azure Maps suits developers building location-aware applications for Android, iOS, or the web. It is relevant to projects needing mapping functions, route tools, uploads, or API access.