CesiumJS: Open-source 3D globe and 3D Tiles rendering in the browser. kepler.gl: Drag-and-drop geospatial data visualization in the browser.
| CesiumJS | kepler.gl | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Map Libraries & SDKs | Geospatial Data Visualization |
| Pricing model | Open source | Open source |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Software licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | JavaScript | Web, JavaScript, Python |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Allowed |
| Export / print images | Allowed | With conditions |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 4 | 5 |
| Visit | Visit |
CesiumJS features
- 3D globe with terrain
- 3D Tiles streaming
- Time-dynamic data
- Works with Cesium ion
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.