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Is it better for us to create our own OSM map or to use OSM-based maps solutions that already exists?

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Hi, We are developing a mobile application. We want to offer OSM-based car routing in our app. The routing should also take into account live traffic information. Is it better for us to create our own OSM map or to use OSM-based maps solutions that already exists?

asked 02 Apr '19, 09:44

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I cannot answer the question but like to point out that you are probably looking at at least four different things: 1. a background map (raster or vector) 2. a search/geocoding engine 3. a routing engine 4. turn-by-turn navigation All of these can be developed or used from third parties (almost) independently.

(02 Apr '19, 10:06) TZorn

Yes exactely and I also need an alternative of Google Places API to Pick a place from a search bar or by selection my location, is there any alternative to that?

(02 Apr '19, 10:08) DevApp

Source code available on GitHub .