What is RoadSwap?
RoadSwap is an open-source alternative to Mapbox that provides similar capabilities for building location-based applications. Like Mapbox, RoadSwap offers a suite of APIs and SDKs for incorporating interactive maps, geocoding, directions, traffic data, and other location services into web and mobile apps.
Some key features of RoadSwap include:
- Interactive vector and raster map tiles for web and mobile apps
- Search/geocoding to convert addresses to geographic coordinates
- Turn-by-turn routing and navigation
- Real-time and predictive traffic data
- Map matching to align GPS traces to road networks
- Customizable map styles and data visualizations
- Developer-friendly APIs for maps, places, directions, traffic, and other location data services
- Lightweight JS and native SDKs for web, Android, iOS, and React Native apps
As an open source platform, RoadSwap provides free access to core mapping and location services needed to build basic apps. Paid plans are available for high-volume usage and advanced capabilities. Overall, RoadSwap offers an affordable and customizable alternative to commercial solutions like Mapbox and Google Maps.