MapTools
bboxfinder
vs
Protomaps

bboxfinder: Draw a bounding box and copy its coordinates. Protomaps: Self-host an entire world basemap as a single PMTiles file.

bboxfinderProtomaps
CategoryGeodata Utilities & ConvertersBasemaps & Map Tiles
Pricing modelFreeOpen source
Starts atFreeFree
Free tier——
Open sourceYesYes
Software licence—BSD-3-Clause (code); ODbL (OSM data)
API——
PlatformsWebWeb, JavaScript, Command line
Made by——
Commercial useCheck termsAllowed
Export / print imagesCheck termsAllowed
Offline / cachingCheck termsAllowed
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bboxfinder features

  • Draw bounding box
  • Multiple projections
  • Copy coordinates
bboxfinder alternatives

Protomaps features

  • PMTiles single-file tile archives
  • Daily world basemap builds from OpenStreetMap
  • Serve from S3, R2 or any static host
  • Open basemap styles for MapLibre

When you host the tiles yourself, only the OpenStreetMap attribution and ODbL terms apply.

Protomaps alternatives

Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.