Maps · France (FR)
Jawg Maps
OpenStreetMap-based mapping platform for developers.
The switch
Mapbox→Jawg Mapsalso replaces Google Maps Platform
About
Jawg Maps provides a powerful mapping platform built on OpenStreetMap data, offering customizable map tiles and APIs for developers.
Why we recommend it
- Customizable map styles
- Developer-friendly APIs
EU vs USA
Jawg Maps vs Mapbox
Side-by-side on jurisdiction, data residency, and the rules that decide who can actually read your data.
Criteria
🇪🇺 Jawg Maps
🇺🇸 Mapbox
Headquarters
France
San Francisco, CA, USA
Jurisdiction
France
USA (CLOUD Act, FISA 702)
Data location
Europe
Global, US-controlled (AWS)
GDPR-native
Yes
No
CLOUD Act / FISA exposed
No
Yes
Ad tracking
No
No
End-to-end encryption
No
No
Open source
No
No
Ownership
Private
Mapbox Inc. (private, SoftBank-backed)
Founded
2015
2010
Compare head-to-head
Jawg Maps vs the US incumbents
Mapbox vs Jawg Maps
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