deck.gl: GPU-powered visualization of large geospatial datasets. Flourish: Animated, interactive data stories including maps.
| deck.gl | Flourish | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Map Libraries & SDKs | Geospatial Data Visualization |
| Pricing model | Open source | Freemium |
| Starts at | Free | See website |
| Free tier | — | Free public plan |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Software licence | MIT | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | JavaScript, Python | Web |
| Made by | — | Canva |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Allowed | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Allowed | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 1 | 1 |
| Visit | Visit |
deck.gl features
- Layers for points, arcs, hexagons, heatmaps, trips
- Handles millions of features
- Works with MapLibre, Mapbox, Google Maps
- Python binding (pydeck)
Flourish features
- Projection and 3D maps
- Animated story mode
- Templates
- Embeds
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.