MapTools
deck.gl
vs
Timeline Visualizer

deck.gl: GPU-powered visualization of large geospatial datasets. Timeline Visualizer: Turn Google Maps Timeline exports or geotagged photos into animated travel videos and maps.

deck.glTimeline Visualizer
CategoryMap Libraries & SDKsGeospatial Data Visualization
Pricing modelOpen sourceFreemium
Starts atFreeSee website
Free tier——
Open sourceYesNo
Software licenceMIT—
API——
PlatformsJavaScript, Python
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)
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Timeline Visualizer features

  • Google Timeline JSON import
  • Geotagged photo import
  • MP4 travel video export
  • Visited countries & states maps
  • Privacy zones
  • No account required
Timeline Visualizer alternatives

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