MapTools
CARTOColors
vs
Mapshaper

CARTOColors: Color schemes designed for maps by CARTO. Mapshaper: Simplify, edit and convert map shapes in the browser.

CARTOColorsMapshaper
CategoryCartography & Map DesignGeodata Utilities & Converters
Pricing modelFreeOpen source
Starts atFreeFree
Free tier——
Open sourceYesYes
Software licenceCC-BY-3.0MPL-2.0
API——
PlatformsWebWeb, Command line
Made by——
Commercial useCheck termsAllowed
Export / print imagesCheck termsAllowed
Offline / cachingCheck termsAllowed
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CARTOColors features

  • Sequential, diverging, qualitative
  • Open licence
  • HEX values
CARTOColors alternatives

Mapshaper features

  • Line and polygon simplification
  • Shapefile, GeoJSON, TopoJSON, CSV
  • Clip, dissolve, join
  • Command line version
Mapshaper alternatives

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