11 best ColorBrewer alternatives in 2026

Free & open-source alternatives

naturalearthdata.com

Public domain map data at small scales

FreeOpen Data6

projectionwizard.org

Find the right map projection for your area

FreeCartography4

maplibre.org

Free visual editor for vector map styles

Open sourceCartography3

mapshaper.org

Simplify, edit and convert map shapes in the browser

Open sourceUtilities2

github.com

Import GIS data, terrain and basemaps into Blender

Open source3D & Twins2

carto.com

Color schemes designed for maps by CARTO

FreeCartography2

d3js.org

Map projections and SVG maps for custom data graphics

Open sourceLibraries1

Tool	Pricing	Commercial use	Export images	Platforms
ColorBrewerProven color schemes for thematic maps	Free	Check terms	Check terms	Web
MapboxCustom map styles, vector tiles and location APIs for developers	Freemium	Allowed	With conditions	Web, JavaScript, iOS, Android, API	Compare
MapTilerVector map tiles, styles and hosting built on OpenStreetMap	Freemium	Paid plan	With conditions	Web, API, JavaScript	Compare
Natural EarthPublic domain map data at small scales	Free	Allowed	Allowed	Data download	Compare
Projection WizardFind the right map projection for your area	Free	Check terms	Check terms	Web	Compare
MaputnikFree visual editor for vector map styles	Open source	Check terms	Check terms	Web	Compare
MapshaperSimplify, edit and convert map shapes in the browser	Open source	Allowed	Allowed	Web, Command line	Compare
BlenderGISImport GIS data, terrain and basemaps into Blender	Open source	Check terms	Check terms	Plugin, Windows, macOS, Linux	Compare
CARTOColorsColor schemes designed for maps by CARTO	Free	Check terms	Check terms	Web	Compare
D3 (d3-geo)Map projections and SVG maps for custom data graphics	Open source	Allowed	Allowed	JavaScript	Compare
Snazzy MapsFree styles for Google Maps	Freemium	Check terms	Check terms	Web	Compare
EduardRelief shading app for beautiful terrain	Paid	Check terms	Check terms	macOS, Windows	Compare