MapTools

Free & open-source alternatives

OpenStreetMap

openstreetmap.org

The free, editable map of the world built by volunteers

FreeBasemaps10
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Protomaps

protomaps.com

Self-host an entire world basemap as a single PMTiles file

Open sourceBasemaps9
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Maputnik

maplibre.org

Free visual editor for vector map styles

Open sourceCartography3
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Tippecanoe

github.com

Build vector tilesets from large GeoJSON

Open sourceUtilities1
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GeoServer

geoserver.org

Open-source server for sharing geospatial data via OGC standards

Open sourceWeb GIS8
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Projection Wizard

projectionwizard.org

Find the right map projection for your area

FreeCartography4
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PostGIS

postgis.net

Spatial database extension for PostgreSQL

Open sourceAnalysis3
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Nominatim

nominatim.org

Open-source geocoding with OpenStreetMap data

Open sourceLocation APIs2
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Geofabrik Downloads

download.geofabrik.de

Daily OpenStreetMap extracts by country and region

FreeOpen Data2
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H3

h3geo.org

Uber's hexagonal hierarchical spatial index

Open sourceAnalysis2
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DuckDB Spatial

duckdb.org

Fast spatial SQL on files, right on your laptop

Open sourceAnalysis1
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All alternatives

ToolPricingCommercial useExport imagesPlatforms
OpenMapTilesOpen vector tile schema and tools to build OSM basemaps Open source Allowed Allowed Linux, Command line
OpenStreetMapThe free, editable map of the world built by volunteers Free Allowed Allowed Web, Data download Compare
ProtomapsSelf-host an entire world basemap as a single PMTiles file Open source Allowed Allowed Web, JavaScript, Command line Compare
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
Google Maps PlatformGoogle's maps, places, routes and 3D tiles APIs Paid Paid plan Not allowed Web, JavaScript, iOS, Android, API Compare
Azure MapsMicrosoft's mapping and geospatial APIs on Azure Paid Paid plan With conditions Web, API Compare
Stadia MapsMap tiles, geocoding and routing on open data Freemium Paid plan With conditions Web, API Compare
HERE Location ServicesEnterprise maps, routing, traffic and geocoding APIs Freemium Paid plan With conditions Web, API, iOS, Android Compare
MaputnikFree visual editor for vector map styles Open source Check terms Check terms Web Compare
TomTom Maps APIsMaps, search, routing and traffic APIs from TomTom Freemium Paid plan With conditions Web, API, iOS, Android Compare
ThunderforestSpecialist OpenStreetMap map styles for cycling, outdoors and transport Freemium Paid plan With conditions Web, API Compare
GeoapifyMaps, geocoding, routing, isochrones and places APIs Freemium Allowed With conditions API Compare
ArcGIS Location PlatformEsri basemaps, geocoding and routing as developer APIs Freemium Paid plan With conditions Web, API, JavaScript Compare
LocationIQAffordable geocoding, maps and routing APIs Freemium Check terms Check terms API Compare
TippecanoeBuild vector tilesets from large GeoJSON Open source Check terms Check terms Command line, macOS, Linux Compare
GeoServerOpen-source server for sharing geospatial data via OGC standards Open source Check terms Check terms Linux, Windows, macOS Compare
Projection WizardFind the right map projection for your area Free Check terms Check terms Web Compare
PostGISSpatial database extension for PostgreSQL Open source Allowed Allowed Linux, Windows, macOS Compare
NominatimOpen-source geocoding with OpenStreetMap data Open source With conditions Allowed API, Linux Compare
Geofabrik DownloadsDaily OpenStreetMap extracts by country and region Free Allowed Allowed Data download Compare
H3Uber's hexagonal hierarchical spatial index Open source Check terms Check terms Python, JavaScript, Command line Compare
DuckDB SpatialFast spatial SQL on files, right on your laptop Open source Allowed Allowed Python, Command line, Windows, macOS, Linux Compare

OpenStreetMap

openstreetmap.org

The free, editable map of the world built by volunteers

FreeBasemaps10
DetailsVisit

Protomaps

protomaps.com

Self-host an entire world basemap as a single PMTiles file

Open sourceBasemaps9
DetailsVisit

Mapbox

mapbox.com

Custom map styles, vector tiles and location APIs for developers

FreemiumBasemaps8
DetailsVisit

MapTiler

maptiler.com

Vector map tiles, styles and hosting built on OpenStreetMap

FreemiumBasemaps8
DetailsVisit

Google Maps Platform

mapsplatform.google.com

Google's maps, places, routes and 3D tiles APIs

PaidBasemaps7
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Azure Maps

azure.microsoft.com

Microsoft's mapping and geospatial APIs on Azure

PaidBasemaps7
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Stadia Maps

stadiamaps.com

Map tiles, geocoding and routing on open data

FreemiumBasemaps3
DetailsVisit

HERE Location Services

here.com

Enterprise maps, routing, traffic and geocoding APIs

FreemiumBasemaps3
DetailsVisit

Maputnik

maplibre.org

Free visual editor for vector map styles

Open sourceCartography3
DetailsVisit

TomTom Maps APIs

developer.tomtom.com

Maps, search, routing and traffic APIs from TomTom

FreemiumBasemaps2
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Thunderforest

thunderforest.com

Specialist OpenStreetMap map styles for cycling, outdoors and transport

FreemiumBasemaps2
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Geoapify

geoapify.com

Maps, geocoding, routing, isochrones and places APIs

FreemiumLocation APIs1
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