HERE Maps API
Enterprise mapping for automotive, logistics and IoT
Freemium
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🇪🇺 European
HERE Technologies is an enterprise-grade mapping platform originally spun out of Nokia, now backed by automotive giants BMW, Mercedes, and Audi. The API offers mapping, geocoding, routing, traffic, transit, weather, and location-based analytics. Particularly strong for automotive navigation, fleet management, and logistics applications. Unlike Google Maps, HERE data is available in China. The extremely generous free tier (250,000 transactions/month) makes it competitive for developers. EU data residency compliance is a major advantage for European enterprise customers.
API Details
Auth Method
API Key
Pricing Model
Freemium
Free Tier
Yes — 250,000 transactions/month free
Rate Limit
Plan-based
Format
REST / JSON
Versioning
v8
SLA / Uptime
99.9%
Compliance
ISO 27001, GDPR (EU data residency)
Geographic Restrictions
Global (including China)
Last Verified
2026-02-20
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Frequently Asked Questions
HERE Maps is an enterprise mapping platform owned by a consortium of BMW, Daimler, and Audi. It is used extensively in automotive (navigation systems), logistics, fleet management, and enterprise GIS. HERE has some of the most accurate road network data globally u2014 particularly in regions where Google Maps data is weaker.
HERE offers a Freemium plan with 250,000 free transactions per month u2014 one of the most generous free tiers among mapping APIs. Paid plans start at $0.50 per 1,000 transactions above the free tier. No credit card is required for the free plan. This makes HERE an excellent choice for applications with moderate mapping needs.
HERE has features specifically designed for logistics: truck routing (accounting for vehicle height, weight, and hazmat restrictions), fleet management APIs, real-time traffic and incident data, highly accurate road speed profiles, and off-road routing. These capabilities are not available in Google Maps and make HERE the preferred choice for transportation applications.
HERE has better China coverage than most Western mapping APIs through its partnership with local providers. However, like all foreign mapping services, operating in China requires compliance with Chinese mapping regulations. For China-specific applications, Baidu Maps or AutoNavi (Gaode) have more accurate local data and are legally straightforward.