Maputnik: Free visual editor for vector map styles. Thunderforest: Specialist OpenStreetMap map styles for cycling, outdoors and transport.
| Maputnik | Thunderforest | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cartography & Map Design | Basemaps & Map Tiles |
| Pricing model | Open source | Freemium |
| Starts at | Free | See website |
| Free tier | — | Hobby tier |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Software licence | MIT | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, API |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Paid plan |
| Export / print images | Check terms | With conditions |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 3 | 2 |
| Visit | Visit |
Maputnik features
- Visual style editing
- Works with any vector tiles
- JSON editor
- Export style
Thunderforest features
- OpenCycleMap and outdoor styles
- Transport style
- Raster and vector tiles
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.