Selecting a directions service
Switching directions services in TMS FNC Maps for Delphi is easy. Selecting the right directions service to use for a specific application can be quite complex. Fortunately we've prepared this handy feature & pricing overview to help you make the right choice!
Pricing
Perhaps the most important aspect is knowing how much each service is charging to let you calculate routing directions. *
Directions Service | Pricing | |
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Free up to 30K requests / month. 0.08 USD / 1K requests. | ||
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Free up to 5K requests / month. 4.50 USD / 1K requests. | ||
Free up to 125K requests / year. | ||
Free. Limited to 2K requests / day, 40 requests / minute. | ||
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* Prices are subject to change. See the links associated with each mapping service for detailed information.
Authentication
All directions services require an API key to function.
Instructions on how to retrieve an API key are available here.
Feature comparison
What routing functionality is available for each service? Some services provide unique features while other functions are available for all services. *
TMS FNC Maps Directions Features | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
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Avoid Tolls | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Alternative Routes | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Truck Routes | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Truck Routing Options | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
* Features and service availability are subject to change
Related Blog Post
Have a look at the previous blog post about Comparing mapping services in TMS FNC Maps.
Available Now
The TMS FNC Maps is available now for Delphi & Visual Studio Code (with TMS WEB Core). You can download the latest version and start using all these features right away!