ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript: Esri's web SDK for 2D and 3D mapping apps. CesiumJS: Open-source 3D globe and 3D Tiles rendering in the browser.
| ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript | CesiumJS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Map Libraries & SDKs | Map Libraries & SDKs |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Free with ArcGIS Location Platform tier | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | Apache-2.0 |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Made by | Esri | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Allowed |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 2 | 4 |
| Visit | Visit |
ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript features
- 2D maps and 3D scenes
- Widgets for editing and measurement
- Client-side analysis
- Integration with ArcGIS services
CesiumJS features
- 3D globe with terrain
- 3D Tiles streaming
- Time-dynamic data
- Works with Cesium ion
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.