22 best Protomaps alternatives in 2026

Free & open-source alternatives

OpenStreetMap

openstreetmap.org

The free, editable map of the world built by volunteers

FreeBasemaps10

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Maputnik

maplibre.org

Free visual editor for vector map styles

Open sourceCartography3

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OpenMapTiles

openmaptiles.org

Open vector tile schema and tools to build OSM basemaps

Open sourceBasemaps1

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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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kepler.gl

Drag-and-drop geospatial data visualization in the browser

Open sourceData Viz5

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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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GeoPandas

geopandas.org

Geospatial data analysis with pandas in Python

Open sourceAnalysis2

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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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All alternatives

Tool	Pricing	Commercial use	Export images	Platforms
ProtomapsSelf-host an entire world basemap as a single PMTiles file	Open source	Allowed	Allowed	Web, JavaScript, Command line
OpenStreetMapThe free, editable map of the world built by volunteers	Free	Allowed	Allowed	Web, Data download	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
OpenMapTilesOpen vector tile schema and tools to build OSM basemaps	Open source	Allowed	Allowed	Linux, Command line	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
kepler.glDrag-and-drop geospatial data visualization in the browser	Open source	Allowed	With conditions	Web, JavaScript, Python	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
GeoPandasGeospatial data analysis with pandas in Python	Open source	Check terms	Check terms	Python	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