OpenRouteService
An Open Source Routing and Matching Platform
This API is best for finding the optimal route for deliveries, providing routing services and locating places.
OpenRouteService is an open source API that can be used to provide routing services to developers. Developers can easily use the API to find the optimal route for deliveries, as well as locating places, and creating interactive maps. The API also supports a range of geospatial web-services such as routing, matching and distance matrix, thus allowing developers to have a more robust mapping experience.
Key features
- OpenRouteService offers a range of geospatial open web-services such as routing
- matching
- distance matrix
- tile-based access and interactive maps.
Potential use cases
- Delivery Optimization: Using the API, developers can find the optimal routes for deliveries and make sure the delivery is made in the quickest route, reducing costs and increasing efficiency
- Cab Booking: Using the API, developers can create an interactive platform for Cab drivers and customers to find and book cabs near them using the distance matrix
- Street Navigator: Developers can use the API to create an app that can provide users with assistance on how to get from one location to another while navigating through busy areas
OpenRouteService has helped me find the most optimal route for my deliveries. It is easy to use and provides reliable and accurate results. I highly recommend it to those businesses and developers who are in need of efficient routing services.
Related Technologies
- Mapbox Directions API
- MapQuest Directions API
- Google Maps Directions API