Datawrapper: Charts and maps for newsrooms, fast and accessible. deck.gl: GPU-powered visualization of large geospatial datasets.
| Datawrapper | deck.gl | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Geospatial Data Visualization | Map Libraries & SDKs |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Free plan for unlimited charts and maps | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | MIT |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | JavaScript, Python |
| Made by | Datawrapper | — |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Allowed |
| Export / print images | With conditions | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Allowed |
| Visits from MapTools | 1 | 1 |
| Visit | Visit |
Datawrapper features
- Choropleth and symbol maps
- Locator maps
- Responsive embeds
- Large library of boundary files
deck.gl features
- Layers for points, arcs, hexagons, heatmaps, trips
- Handles millions of features
- Works with MapLibre, Mapbox, Google Maps
- Python binding (pydeck)
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.