MapTools
deck.gl
vs
Turf.js

deck.gl: GPU-powered visualization of large geospatial datasets. Turf.js: Geospatial analysis in JavaScript, in the browser or Node.

deck.glTurf.js
CategoryMap Libraries & SDKsMap Libraries & SDKs
Pricing modelOpen sourceOpen source
Starts atFreeFree
Free tier——
Open sourceYesYes
Software licenceMITMIT
API——
PlatformsJavaScript, PythonJavaScript
Made by——
Commercial useAllowedAllowed
Export / print imagesAllowedAllowed
Offline / cachingAllowedAllowed
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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

Turf.js features

  • Buffers, unions and intersections
  • Distance, area and bearing
  • Point-in-polygon and clustering
  • Works in browser and Node.js
Turf.js alternatives

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