ColorBrewer: Proven color schemes for thematic maps. Maputnik: Free visual editor for vector map styles.
| ColorBrewer | Maputnik | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cartography & Map Design | Cartography & Map Design |
| Pricing model | Free | Open source |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | MIT |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 3 | 3 |
| Visit | Visit |
ColorBrewer features
- Sequential, diverging, qualitative schemes
- Colorblind-safe filter
- Export HEX, RGB, CMYK
Maputnik features
- Visual style editing
- Works with any vector tiles
- JSON editor
- Export style
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.