MapTools
kepler.gl
vs
MapChart

kepler.gl: Drag-and-drop geospatial data visualization in the browser. MapChart: Color countries, states and regions to make simple choropleth maps.

kepler.glMapChart
CategoryGeospatial Data VisualizationOnline Map Makers
Pricing modelOpen sourceFreemium
Starts atFreeFree
Free tier—Free to use
Open sourceYesNo
Software licenceMIT—
API——
PlatformsWeb, JavaScript, PythonWeb
Made by——
Commercial useAllowedWith conditions
Export / print imagesWith conditionsAllowed
Offline / cachingCheck termsCheck terms
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kepler.gl features

  • Drag-and-drop CSV and GeoJSON
  • Hexbin, arc, heatmap and trip layers
  • Time playback and filters
  • Export as image or HTML
  • Jupyter widget
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MapChart features

  • Hundreds of ready-made region maps
  • Click-to-color with legend
  • Pattern and label options
  • Image download

Check MapChart's terms for commercial use and attribution of downloaded images.

MapChart alternatives

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