MapTools
MapLibre GL JS
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MapLibre GL JS: Open-source vector map rendering for the web and mobile. Observable: Data notebooks and dashboards with D3 and Plot maps.

MapLibre GL JSObservable
CategoryMap Libraries & SDKsGeospatial Data Visualization
Pricing modelOpen sourceFreemium
Starts atFreeSee website
Free tier—Free for public notebooks
Open sourceYesNo
Software licenceBSD-3-Clause—
API——
PlatformsJavaScript, iOS, AndroidWeb, JavaScript
Made by——
Commercial useAllowedCheck terms
Export / print imagesAllowedCheck terms
Offline / cachingAllowedCheck terms
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MapLibre GL JS features

  • WebGL vector tile rendering
  • Style spec compatible with Mapbox styles
  • 3D terrain and extrusions
  • Native iOS and Android SDKs
MapLibre GL JS alternatives

Observable features

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

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