The Mapbox Navigation SDK is a comprehensive toolkit developed by Mapbox for building customized navigation experiences into mobile applications. It provides developers with the core logic, UI components, and APIs needed to create turn-by-turn navigation within their own iOS and Android apps. The SDK allows for custom map styling, integration of real-time traffic data, and features such as lane guidance, voice instructions, and offline caching. It also supports integration with other Mapbox services and third-party APIs. The latest version available is Navigation SDK Core Framework 3.18.2, released on February 12, 2026.
Key features include turn-by-turn directions, routing and rerouting, traffic avoidance, voice instructions, and the ability to report road conditions. The SDK also offers a location engine that processes GPS signals and predicts user trajectory, even when GPS is weak. For electric vehicle (EV) applications, it provides features like EV Charge Finder API for planning charging stops and smart range planning, accounting for live vehicle data and driving behavior. The Mapbox Navigation SDK is compatible with applications built using Kotlin and Java, and supports Android SDK 21 or higher.
Mapbox offers two pricing options for the Navigation SDK: metered trips and unlimited trips. Metered trips pricing involves paying a fee for each trip a user makes, plus a fee for each monthly active user (MAU). Unlimited trips pricing charges a flat fee for each MAU, which includes unlimited trips. The metered trips option is best for apps where users complete fewer than 50 trips per month, while the unlimited trips option is better for users completing more than 200 trips a month. To switch pricing options, users should upgrade to Navigation SDK v3.0.0 or later and contact sales.
The Mapbox Navigation SDK is available for both Android and iOS platforms. It can be integrated into a variety of applications, including those for automotive, mobile, and on-demand logistics. The SDK is designed to be developer-friendly, allowing for quick setup and customization.
