MapTools
deck.gl
vs
react-map-gl

deck.gl: GPU-powered visualization of large geospatial datasets. react-map-gl: React components for MapLibre and Mapbox GL.

deck.glreact-map-gl
CategoryMap Libraries & SDKsMap Libraries & SDKs
Pricing modelOpen sourceOpen source
Starts atFreeFree
Free tier——
Open sourceYesYes
Software licenceMITMIT
API——
PlatformsJavaScript, PythonJavaScript
Made by——
Commercial useAllowedCheck terms
Export / print imagesAllowedCheck terms
Offline / cachingAllowedCheck terms
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deck.gl features

  • Layers for points, arcs, hexagons, heatmaps, trips
  • Handles millions of features
  • Works with MapLibre, Mapbox, Google Maps
  • Python binding (pydeck)
deck.gl alternatives

react-map-gl features

  • React components for maps
  • Works with MapLibre or Mapbox
  • Pairs with deck.gl
react-map-gl alternatives

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