ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript: Esri's web SDK for 2D and 3D mapping apps. kepler.gl: Drag-and-drop geospatial data visualization in the browser.
| ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript | kepler.gl | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Map Libraries & SDKs | Geospatial Data Visualization |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Free with ArcGIS Location Platform tier | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | MIT |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | JavaScript | Web, JavaScript, Python |
| Made by | Esri | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Allowed |
| Export / print images | Check terms | With conditions |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 2 | 5 |
| 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
kepler.gl features
- Drag-and-drop CSV and GeoJSON
- Hexbin, arc, heatmap and trip layers
- Time playback and filters
- Export as image or HTML
- Jupyter widget
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.