OpenLayers AlternativesMap Services & GIS Software like OpenLayers

OpenLayers is described as 'High-performance, feature-packed library for all your mapping needs' and is a Map service in the travel & location category. There are more than 25 alternatives to OpenLayers for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Linux, iPhone and Mac apps. The best OpenLayers alternative is OpenFreeMap, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenLayers are Leaflet, MapLibre, Mapbox Studio and VersaTiles.

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  1. OpenFreeMap icon
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    This software provides free, customizable map hosting from OpenStreetMap for apps and websites, with a completely open-source platform, no usage limits, registration, or user databases required. Supports self-hosting and public instance use with frequent planet data downloads.

    57 OpenFreeMap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
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  2. Leaflet icon
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    Leaflet is a modern open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps. It is developed by Vladimir Agafonkin with a team of dedicated contributors. Weighing just about 28 KB of JS code, it has all the features most developers ever need for online maps.

    55 Leaflet alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
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  3. MapLibre icon
     7 likes

    MapLibre GL is a community-led fork derived from mapbox-gl-js before their switch to a non-OSS license.

    19 MapLibre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Mapbox Studio icon
     29 likes

    Design personalized maps with extensive Open Street Map data, integrating them into web and mobile platforms. Utilize styling tools for custom aesthetics, support real-time data overlays, 3D terrain, geospatial analytics, and encourage collaboration for comprehensive mapping solutions.

    84 Mapbox Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  5. VersaTiles icon
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    VersaTiles is a fully open-source stack for generating, distributing, and using map tiles from OpenStreetMap data, eliminating the need for combining multiple tools. Featuring a four-step, customizable process chain, it allows flexible integration of different tile sources, servers, and frontends.

    58 VersaTiles alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
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  6. ArcGIS icon
     19 likes

    ArcGIS offers unique capabilities and flexible licensing for applying location-based analytics to your business practices.

    58 ArcGIS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. Protomaps icon
     2 likes

    Protomaps is an open source map of the world, deployable as a single static file on cloud storage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Felt icon
     3 likes

    Felt lets you create maps collaboratively, using world-class data, and share them in a single click. For team projects or epic adventure with friends.

    59 Felt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. Mapify is an end-to-end platform to manage and process real-time geospatial data and generate real-time insights.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. GRASS GIS icon
     26 likes

    GRASS GIS (Geographic Resources Analysis Support System) is an open source, free software (FOSS) Geographical Information System (GIS) with raster, topological, vector, image processing, and visualization functionality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. OpenMapTiles icon
     9 likes

    OpenMapTiles is a set of open-source tools for self-hosting of OpenStreetMap maps in more than 50 languages. It provides both raster as well as vector tiles, WMS and WMTS services for GIS programs, support for JavaScript viewers and mobile SDK.

    23 OpenMapTiles alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. MapTiler Cloud icon
     13 likes

    Online maps for web, mobile apps and desktop software. You can change colors, add or remove particular map elements or enhance the map with own geodata.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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