Swadeshi Map Apps

Mappls (formerly MapmyIndia) is India's oldest mapping platform, founded 1995 in New Delhi by CE Info Systems. 100M+ Play Store downloads with village-level coverage; powers 80-90% of Indian automotive OEMs. India-specific features: live traffic signal timers, 3D junction views, road hazard alerts, truck routing, eLoc digital addresses. Maps + geocoding + routing APIs from ~$300/month. Best for Indian businesses and logistics needing local accuracy.

Ola Maps is an AI-powered mapping platform by Ola Krutrim, launched July 2024 in Bengaluru. Combines OpenStreetMap with proprietary AI for India-optimized turn-by-turn navigation, route optimization, offline maps, and transit info. Developer APIs (Directions, Autocomplete, Geocoding, Places) offer 5M free calls/month per API and pricing 50% below Google Maps. ONDC startups get 3 years free. Best for Indian devs seeking affordable mapping APIs.