MapTools
Leaflet
vs
react-map-gl

Leaflet: The lightweight open-source JavaScript library for interactive maps. react-map-gl: React components for MapLibre and Mapbox GL.

Leafletreact-map-gl
CategoryMap Libraries & SDKsMap Libraries & SDKs
Pricing modelOpen sourceOpen source
Starts atFreeFree
Free tier——
Open sourceYesYes
Software licenceBSD-2-ClauseMIT
API——
PlatformsJavaScriptJavaScript
Made by——
Commercial useAllowedCheck terms
Export / print imagesAllowedCheck terms
Offline / cachingAllowedCheck terms
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Leaflet features

  • Raster tile layers
  • Markers, popups, vectors and GeoJSON
  • Hundreds of plugins
  • Tiny footprint

The library is free. The tiles you load keep their provider's terms.

Leaflet alternatives

react-map-gl features

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

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