TomTom Maps APIs: Global Mapping and Traffic Data
TomTom Maps APIs provide access to TomTom's global mapping and traffic data services for developers to integrate into their applications. The APIs offer routing, search, mapping visualization, and traffic analysis functions.
What is TomTom Maps APIs?
TomTom Maps APIs are a suite of RESTful APIs that give developers access to TomTom's industry-leading mapping and traffic data. The APIs allow developers to tap into TomTom's global database of maps, routing intelligence, search capability, and real-time traffic information.
Some key features of TomTom Maps APIs include:
- Routing API - Calculates optimal routes between locations taking into account current traffic conditions. Supports features like waypoints, avoidance areas and electric vehicle routing.
- Search API - Allows searching for points of interest by name or category. Results include location, contact info, ratings, etc.
- Maps API - Provides map images, metadata and map interactivity using vector tiles. Customizable via themes.
- Traffic API - Offers real-time traffic flow and incident data to enable traffic-aware routing and ETAs.
- Geocoding & Reverse Geocoding - Converts locations into coordinates and vice versa.
- Time Zone API - Determines the time zone for a given latitude/longitude.
- Supported platforms - Browsers, Mobile, Server environments.
- Global coverage - APIs provide data for North America, Europe, Australia & New Zealand so far.
Some common use cases include navigation and mobility apps, fleet management, asset tracking, urban planning, logistics and AI. Flexible licensing options from free Web Services to premium enterprise plans.