Mapbox

What is it?

Mapbox is a developer-focused mapping platform that offers tools and APIs for rendering maps, handling geolocation data, and building location-aware applications. It enables fully customizable map experiences beyond standard map providers.

What does it do?

Mapbox allows applications to display interactive maps, perform geocoding, calculate routes, visualize spatial data, and render real-time location updates. It supports vector tiles, custom styles, and advanced map interactions.

Where is it used?

Mapbox is widely used in logistics and delivery platforms, mobility and navigation apps, real estate platforms, IoT dashboards, smart city solutions, and applications that rely on geospatial data visualization.

When & why it emerged

Mapbox was founded in the early 2010s to provide more flexible and customizable mapping solutions than traditional map services. It emerged to support modern, data-driven, and design-oriented geospatial applications.

Why we use it at Internative

We use Mapbox to build location-based features that require high customization, performance, and real-time visualization. Its flexible APIs allow us to integrate geospatial intelligence into complex digital platforms.