MapTools
kepler.gl
vs
Observable

kepler.gl: Drag-and-drop geospatial data visualization in the browser. Observable: Data notebooks and dashboards with D3 and Plot maps.

kepler.glObservable
CategoryGeospatial Data VisualizationGeospatial Data Visualization
Pricing modelOpen sourceFreemium
Starts atFreeSee website
Free tier—Free for public notebooks
Open sourceYesNo
Software licenceMIT—
API——
PlatformsWeb, JavaScript, PythonWeb, JavaScript
Made by——
Commercial useAllowedCheck terms
Export / print imagesWith conditionsCheck terms
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
kepler.gl alternatives

Observable features

  • Reactive notebooks
  • Observable Plot geo marks
  • D3 projections
  • Data apps framework
Observable alternatives

Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.