Azure Maps | Microsoft Azure

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Bring intelligent location-enabled experiences to life for applications and solutions.

Discover Azure Maps

Unlock the potential of your data with Azure Maps' advanced geospatial services and seamless integration.

Azure Maps is a suite of geospatial mapping services that enable developers and enterprise organizations to build intelligent location-enabled and map-based experiences. Build compelling functionality including asset tracking, vehicle routing, map creation, geolocation, and more into your mobile- and web-based apps.
Create new business opportunities with location-aware web and mobile applications using a comprehensive set of geospatial services, mapping APIs, and SDKs. Find new ways to collect and analyze data, enable business agility, increase ROI, and drive improved operational efficiency and security with the Microsoft Cloud platform.
Easily build location-aware apps or transition your existing solutions to Azure using familiar APIs and patterns. Choose Azure Maps APIs and SDKs for web and mobile or third-party SDKs like Leaflet.
Implement other Azure tools and services for the highest level of scalability and security. Pay only for what you use and easily integrate your Azure Maps service into an existing Azure subscription or Enterprise Agreement.

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Azure Maps services

Explore the comprehensive suite of geospatial mapping services offered by Azure Maps.

Maps

Display objects, points of interest, and business listings on static map images or interactive vector map tiles embedded in your web or mobile applications. Choose from various map styles and map data types to develop rich data visualizations.

Imagery

Get high-resolution satellite and aerial imagery that's available worldwide and continually updated.

Routing

Calculate the shortest or fastest routes available—to multiple destinations at a time—or provide specialized routes for pedestrians, bicycles, and commercial vehicles.

Geolocation

Look up the country where an IP address is located. Customize content and services based on user location, and gain insights about customer geographic distribution.

Traffic

Get real-time traffic flow and incident detail to determine how current traffic conditions may affect your logistics operations.

Weather

Enable weather-based decisions and visualizations with current and historical data, forecasts, and radar and infrared weather map tiles.

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Embedded security and compliance

Full-time equivalent engineers dedicated to security initiatives at Microsoft.

Partners with specialized security expertise.

Compliance certifications, including over 50 specific to global regions and countries.

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Explore customized pricing options

Flexibly manage your Azure Maps costs and deployments by choosing from multiple account configuration options. Pay only for what you need, with no upfront cost and no termination fees.

Azure Maps resources and documentation

Explore quickstarts, how-to-guides, tutorials, and API reference documentation.

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Quickstarts and tutorials

Get started with Azure Maps quickly and easily.

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Open-source code samples

Visit the Azure Maps web control sample gallery to browse code samples.

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Map control

Learn how to render maps and embed Azure Maps functionality into your web or mobile apps with map control.

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IoT tech community

Ask questions and get support from Microsoft engineers and Azure community experts.

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Frequently asked questions

Azure Maps is built in collaboration with world-class location technology partners who provide the underlying location intelligence for maps, points of interest, traffic, and road data.

Yes, you need a license to use Azure Maps. See licensing use rights for usage restrictions. Azure Maps has consumption-based pricing and requires no upfront cost. Pay only for what you consume, and easily add your Azure Maps consumption to your existing Azure subscription or Enterprise Agreement.

Gen2, the latest pricing tier, provides access to all map features and volume-based discounts. There's no throttling, and you pay only for the services you use. The legacy Gen1 pricing categories are still available for new customers, and the Standard S0 pricing tier may be right for you if the core geospatial APIs meet your service requirements. For more advanced requirements, consider Gen2.
Geocoding coverage varies by region and depends on the road data coverage and the precision of the geocoding service.
Azure Maps supports several languages, but language support varies by feature.

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