MapTools
ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript
vs
Folium

ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript: Esri's web SDK for 2D and 3D mapping apps. Folium: Leaflet maps from Python.

ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScriptFolium
CategoryMap Libraries & SDKsMap Libraries & SDKs
Pricing modelFreemiumOpen source
Starts atSee websiteFree
Free tierFree with ArcGIS Location Platform tier—
Open sourceNoYes
Software licence—MIT
API——
PlatformsJavaScriptPython
Made byEsri—
Commercial useCheck termsAllowed
Export / print imagesCheck termsAllowed
Offline / cachingCheck termsCheck terms
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ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript features

  • 2D maps and 3D scenes
  • Widgets for editing and measurement
  • Client-side analysis
  • Integration with ArcGIS services
ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript alternatives

Folium features

  • Leaflet maps from Python
  • Choropleths and heatmaps
  • Jupyter integration
  • HTML export
Folium alternatives

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