OpenMapTiles: Open vector tile schema and tools to build OSM basemaps. Thunderforest: Specialist OpenStreetMap map styles for cycling, outdoors and transport.
| OpenMapTiles | Thunderforest | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Basemaps & Map Tiles | Basemaps & Map Tiles |
| Pricing model | Open source | Freemium |
| Starts at | Free | See website |
| Free tier | — | Hobby tier |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Software licence | BSD (code), CC-BY (schema/styles) | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Platforms | Linux, Command line | Web, API |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Paid plan |
| Export / print images | Allowed | With conditions |
| Offline / caching | Allowed | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 1 | 2 |
| Visit | Visit |
OpenMapTiles features
- Open vector tile schema
- Generation scripts
- Free map styles
- Works with MapLibre
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.